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The Teac A-919 DC Integrated Stereo Amplifier Phase Inverted Drive System is a high-fidelity, vintage amplifier from 1985, producing 110 watts per channel at 8Ω. It features a Phase Inverted Drive System and a DC Power Servo, providing clean power, multiple inputs (including phono MM/MC), and robust, durable construction. This amp certainly has some nicks and scratches here and there but functions perfectly.Power output: 110 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)Frequency response: 10Hz to 55kHzTotal harmonic distortion: 0.01%Signal to noise ratio: 66dB (MC), 86dB (MM), 100dB (line)Speaker load impedance: 4Ω to 16ΩWeight: 28 PoundsService History: No service records were included from the prior owner. Here at the shop we did routine testing, cleaning and inspection.Cosmetic Condition: Overall we rated this at Very Good. Please see all photos / some wear, nicks , scratches as shown In the Milwaukee Area? Stop in our shop to inspect/demo.See our feedback and thank you for considering. All the gear we sell is packaged with great care for safe arrival in the condition advertised.
The A-919 DC is one of TEAC’s better-regarded late-analog integrated amps, and US$180 looks like a fair-to-good buy rather than a steal. The market evidence points to examples surfacing around the low-to-mid US$200s to low US$300s once converted from active listings, with a higher asking level for serviced or better-documented units, so this is comfortably in the buyer-friendly zone if it’s complete and working.
What makes it worth chasing is the combination of strong build quality, a serious power amp section, and the kind of clean, detailed presentation that vintage TEAC gear is liked for. At this price, the upside is real if it’s unmodified and the cosmetics are decent; just make sure the unit powers up quietly, both channels are stable, controls aren’t noisy, and any original accessories or proof of service are included, since unknown-condition vintage amps can hide age-related repair needs.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
TEAC Corporation stands as a pillar of Japanese audio engineering, founded in August 1953 by Katsuma Tani, a former aeronautics engineer with an uncompromising vision for sound reproduction. The company emerged from the merger of two entities—the Tokyo Television Acoustic Company (1953) and the Tokyo Electro-Acoustic Company (1956)—consolidating under the TEAC name in 1964. From its inception, TEAC pursued a singular mission: to deliver authentic sound to music enthusiasts through technically superior products, a philosophy that has guided seven decades of innovation.
TEAC built its reputation primarily on magnetic recording equipment, establishing dominance in open-reel tape decks and cassette machines throughout the 1960s and beyond. The company's flagship TD-102 stereo tape recorder, launched in April 1957, gained international recognition and set the standard for the industry. Beyond tape machines, TEAC expanded into turntables, CD players, and digital audio components, while simultaneously establishing TASCAM in 1971 as its professional recording subsidiary—a brand that became synonymous with studio-grade equipment worldwide.
Today, TEAC occupies a distinctive position bridging vintage collectibility and contemporary hi-fi. The brand commands respect among analog enthusiasts and professional engineers for its legacy of precision engineering, while its modern Esoteric line serves the high-end market. TEAC products appeal to discerning buyers who value heritage, build quality, and sonic authenticity over mass-market appeal, positioning the brand as a respected mid-to-premium player with particular strength among those seeking vintage and analog-focused solutions.
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