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Der Sony STR-7055A ( gebaut von ca. 1975–1977) ist ein legendärer, Vintage-Stereo-Receiver. Er liefert warme, detailreiche 2 × 45 Watt an 8 Ohm (DIN) und besticht durch massive Bedienelemente, eine Glasskala und erstklassige Phonostufen.
Gewicht 16 Kg, Neupreis 1200 DM
Das Gerät wurde vor einiger Zeit von einem Fachmann geprüft.
Der Receiver klingt fantastisch und sehr kraftvoll und hat ein Holzgehäuse aus Eichenholz.
Alles funktioniert. Ein Test ist möglich.

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

At €250, this sits in the fair-to-slightly-strong zone for a Sony STR-7055, not a bargain-basement score but also not out of line for a clean, working vintage receiver. It’s a respected mid-’70s Sony with a solid 35 W/ch spec into 8 Ω, good current drive for its class, and enough heft at 15.3 kg to feel properly built, so the market does tend to reward nice examples.

What makes it worth considering is the combination of tasteful vintage sound, good tuner/receiver ergonomics, and Sony’s generally reliable engineering from this era. If it’s original, unmolested, and fully functional, that adds real value; at this age, though, you want confirmation on controls, lamps, tuner lock, and whether it has been serviced, because those are the details that separate a pleasant keeper from a project.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Sony

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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