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For sale: a Sony ST-JX2L tuner and TA-AX2 amplifier set. This set combines the ST-JX2L AM/FM tuner with the TA-AX2 integrated stereo amplifier, providing everything needed for a complete vintage hi-fi setup. The combination offers reliable performance, classic Sony styling, and excellent compatibility with turntables, cassette decks, CD players, and loudspeakers.
The amplifier has been serviced and repaired, ensuring proper operation.
Cosmetic condition:
The set is in used vintage condition.
General signs of age and use
Light cosmetic wear consistent with vintage hi-fi equipment
Matching appearance between components
Overall clean and presentable condition
🔊 Functional status
✔ Fully working✔ Amplifier repaired and tested✔ Tuner reception verified✔ All major functions operating correctly✔ Ready for immediate use
Specs:
Sony - ST-JX2L:
Type: Mono/Stereo Tuner
Tuning Bands: FM, MW, LW
Tuning Scale: Analogue
FM Tuning Range: 87.5 to 108 MHz
MW Tuning Range: 522 to 1602 kHz
LW Tuning Range: 150 to 350 kHz
Sensitivity: 1.8uV (FM), 200uV (MW), 300uV (LW)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 72dB (FM), 54dB (MW), 54dB (LW)
Distortion: 0.25% (FM), 0.3% (MW), 0.3% (LW)
Selectivity: 55dB (FM), 35dB (MW), 35dB (LW)
Frequency response: 30Hz to 15kHz (FM)
Output: 750mV
Sony - TA-AX2:
Power output: 25 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 10Hz to 45kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.07%
Damping factor: 30
Input sensitivity: 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio: 75dB (MM), 95dB (line)
Output: 150mV (line)
Speaker load impedance: 4Ω to 16Ω
Dimensions (LxWxH): 430 x 100 x 295mmWeight: 10 KgVolts: 220v (If it’s 200V or higher, you’ll need an adapter in the USA)
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State of listing: If a listing is listed ''for parts or not working'' returns are not accepted.
When we offer our products with the notice ''Serviced'' or ''Fully serviced'' that means the device is either ''serviced'' with a new belt, and cleaned the pots, Or ''Fully serviced'' recapped, Quiescent current adjusted etc as expected from a full service
This is a seller’s market for vintage Sony integrated amps right now, but the US$395 asking price for this TA-AX2 is sharply overpriced compared to the typical used market. Ground Truth from our listings database shows a median of US$81, with the 75th percentile at US$142; this listing sits nearly triple the 75th percentile and far above any realistic comparable. Even external listings confirm the gap: one in Europe asks 120,00 € (roughly US$135), another sells for 55,00 € (about US$62), and an eBay listing clears at approximately US$89 including shipping. At US$395, this is not a bargain—it’s an ambitious price that ignores reality.
The TA-AX2 is a compact, rare 25W X2 vintage unit that delivers clean, honest sound for small rooms and desktop setups, and it’s well-regarded for its simplicity and reliability. If it were in original-owner condition with accessories and priced near US$80–US$100, it would be a strong buy. But at US$395 with unknown condition, the upside evaporates: age-related capacitor drift, worn faders, or missing manuals become material risks. Unless this is a pristine, fully serviced example with proven performance and extras, it’s not a worthwhile buy at this price.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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