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• Cosmetic condition as in the photos. • 30 days Global OPT Warranty. • Video demo available. • Worldwide shipping with careful packaging. • For an extended warranty, please contact us before payment.
Technical Info:
Model: Sony Wega JPS-352 V100
Device type: Integrated Amplifier
Origin of this unit: Japan
Output power: 2 x 30 watts per channel (4-16 Ohm)
Front panel: Aluminum finish with LED indicators
Power indicators: Dual analog VU meters
Phono preamp: High-quality transistor phono stage for vinyl
This is more than a used vintage device. A unit in this condition has already passed a long journey: it was selected, inspected, prepared, and photographed honestly so the buyer can understand exactly what is being purchased. Many similar units online may be cheaper, but they may also be dusty, incomplete, unserviced, cosmetically weaker, or sold without proper testing.
🧠 Collector’s / Model Note
The JPS-352 V100 was released during the late 1970s under the Sony and Wega brand partnership, blending German design aesthetics with reliable Japanese electronics. This model is highly regarded for its robust power stage and beautiful front panel layout featuring dual VU meters. It represents a classic era of silver-face hi-fi systems where design elegance matched solid audio performance.
📦 Dimensions & Weight:
Size: 430 × 130 × 250 mm
Size in cm: 43.0 × 13.0 × 25.0 cm
Size in inches: approx. 16.9 × 5.1 × 9.8 in
Weight: 5.5 kg
Weight in pounds: approx. 12.1 lbs
⚙️ Technical Information:
Model: Sony Wega JPS-352 V100
Production / Origin: Japan
Year of release: approximately 1978
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📝 Product Description
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Demonstration tapes, reels, records, or accessories shown for demonstration purposes are not included unless explicitly stated.
Please check the voltage requirements in your area; Adapter not included.
👉 Warranty and Service
Includes a 30-day global OPT warranty.
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Against the recent used market for comparable integrated amps, US$291 sits well above the US$115 median and also above the US$228 75th percentile, so this reads as ambitious rather than a bargain. It may still be defensible if the unit is unusually clean, recently serviced, or comes with genuinely useful extras, but the asking price is asking for a premium.
What makes it interesting is the vintage Sony/Wega angle: these can offer solid, lively all-round sound and a very pleasing classic build that collectors and two-channel buyers still value. At this level, the buyer should want proof of full function, quiet pots/switches, stable channels, and clear photos of the rear panel and internals; age-related service needs matter more when the price is already above the top quartile.
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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