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Angeboten wird „Sony CDP-557ESD + Luxman M-03 (revidiert) + T+A Criterion TMR 160 Klavierlack-Unikat (Sicken neu)“ von HayEndAudio HEA als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „High-End Kombinationen“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 8802580678 endet am 27.08.2026 um 21:40 Uhr.
At €4,450, this Sony CDP-557ESD is ambitious, clearly exceeding the 75th percentile of €3,570 from your ground truth, and sits well above the median of €2,705, making it a risky buy compared to the obvious alternative of a 707ESD or X777ES at similar prices. The asking price is not a bargain but a premium for original-owner condition, which must be weighed against the steep cost.
The CDP-557ESD remains well-regarded for its dual Toslink and coaxial digital outputs, a rare feature in 1987 that ensures versatile connectivity, and it delivers stock sound that rivals the best of the ESD line. Its 18 kg mass and original accessories add meaningful upside for collectors seeking a clean, vintage transport, but only if the condition is flawless and accessories are intact, as age-related failures are possible at this price point.
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Sony emerged from the ruins of post-World War II Japan, founded on May 7, 1946, by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo K.K. in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district. Starting with radio repairs and Japan's first magnetic tape recorder, the duo secured transistor licensing from Bell Labs, pioneering the TR-55 transistor radio in 1955. Renamed Sony Corporation in 1958—from the Latin "sonus" for sound—the brand symbolized Japan's ascent from cheap imitations to innovative leadership, fueled by Ibuka's engineering prowess and Morita's global marketing vision.
Sony's hi-fi legacy spans headphones, amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and DACs, alongside landmark formats like the Compact Disc in 1982 and Blu-ray. Iconic products include the Walkman for portable audio revolution and Trinitron televisions, blending consumer accessibility with cutting-edge tech. Today, offerings like the Signature Series headphones and ES amplifiers target discerning listeners seeking refined soundstaging and dynamic range.
Positioned as a mid-to-high-end powerhouse, Sony commands respect among knowledgeable buyers for blending mass-market reliability with premium performance, outpacing many pure audiophile brands in innovation and value. Far from vintage relic or niche boutique, it dominates with forward-thinking engineering, holding strong market share in headphones and streaming ecosystems.
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