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This is a Sony STR-DE197 receiver/ cd/cassette/ video 1/video 2/ programable presets etc. this unit is in good working order. See photos for they are part of the description. We will let this unit go for $50.00 Local Pick Up Only.
This is an older-generation AVR, so timing mostly matters as a value play: once HDMI-era features and modern room correction are off the table, the appeal is price and basic reliability rather than future-proofing. At US$50, it lands exactly on the typical used-market median for this model, so it reads as a fair ask rather than a bargain or an overreach.
That makes it a sensible buy if you need a simple, budget surround receiver for legacy sources, garage systems, or a secondary setup. Sony’s STR-DE line is generally appreciated for straightforward operation and decent everyday sound, and at this price the upside is getting a usable, name-brand AVR without paying for modern features you may not need. Just make sure all channels work cleanly, the remote and speaker terminals are intact, and it powers up without protection issues.
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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.
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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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