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Sony str-de185 stereo receiver met am/fm-tuner serie nummer : 5106345 vermogen: 2 × 100 w (8 ω) 2-kanaals stereo fm/am tuner phono-ingang voor platenspeler cd / aux / tape / md-ingangen speaker a/b ho
At €50, this sits above the recent used median of €30 and just over the 75th percentile of €40, so it reads as a bit ambitious rather than a bargain. For a working example, I’d want either a very clean cosmetic presentation, strong seller history, or extras to make that ask feel justified.
That said, the STR-DE185 is a perfectly serviceable late-’90s/early-2000s AV receiver for a simple TV or secondary stereo setup, with the usual Sony strengths of straightforward operation and decent everyday sound. The main buyer value here is practicality: if it powers up cleanly, all channels work, and the remote is included, it can still be a handy, low-drama piece; just be mindful that age-related switch, relay, and cap issues are the typical risks on gear from this era.
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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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