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1 Receiver Sony Model STR-DE197
2 Boxen Canton Plus SL 100 Watt
2 Lautsprecherständer Vida XL
Against the obvious alternative at this level—a basic modern budget AV receiver—this is a strong buy if you want an inexpensive multichannel hub. At €80, it sits well above the recent comparable median of €44 and above the 75th percentile of €62, so the asking price is ambitious rather than bargain-tier.
That said, these older Sony AV receivers can still be worthwhile if you need simple surround duties, FM/AM, and a straightforward setup. The appeal here is value per feature in a clean, well-kept unit; if it’s fully working and comes with the remote and setup mic, the premium is easier to justify. Still, at this level I’d only pay up if the listing is complete and tested.
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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