RADAR is a price search engine. We link to the original listing — we never sell direct. Transactions happen on the source site.
Condition is unknown, so the price has to do the heavy lifting here, and US$250 is ambitious against the recent used cluster around US$99 median, with the upper quartile at US$110. Unless this one is unusually complete, serviced, or mint with the original remote and box, it looks well above normal market value.
What makes it attractive is the classic Sony late-vintage integrated-amp recipe: plenty of power on tap, built-in tone shaping, and a lively, punchy presentation that can be fun with efficient speakers. It’s a worthwhile piece if you want the look and feel of that era, but at this asking price I’d want clear proof of condition, recent servicing, and all the original bits; otherwise, this is more collector-ask than enthusiast buy.
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.
See all Sony listings on RADAR.
