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Hier wird ein Verstärker der Marke Sony TA-AX500 verkauft sowie zwei Lautsprecher der Marke Canton/Quinto 510.
Beide Geräte funktionieren einwandfrei, aber Gebrauchsspuren sowie technische Daten: Schauen Sie bitte die Fotos.
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The Sony TA-AX500 is a respected 1983 Esprit model known for its robust current-drive circuit and clean 80W+80W output into 8Ω. At €250, this asking price sits just below the 75th percentile of €259 and sits comfortably above the median of €208 for recent EUR listings, marking it as a fair, market-aligned deal rather than a bargain or an overpriced gamble.
This amplifier delivers genuine vintage performance with excellent signal-to-noise ratios (98 dB for most inputs) and a fully direct-connected topology that avoids coupling capacitors in the signal path. For €250, you’re getting a well-built, 11kg unit that still sounds authoritative and detailed, especially if it’s in original-owner condition with the manual included. Unless the listing notes missing accessories or questionable operation, this is a solid buy for anyone seeking reliable 80s Sony hi-fi without paying collector premiums.
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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