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- 2x Sony TA-N55ES Endstufen
- 1x Sony Digital Processing Control Amplifier
- 1x Sony FM Stereo Tuner
- Inklusive passender Fernbedienung
- Inklusive Original-Bedienungsanleitungen
Die Endstufen schalten nicht frel.
Kein Versand, da viel zu schwer.
The Sony ES-era power amp line is notable for solid build and real-muscle performance, but this ask is steep for a parts-only unit. At €500, it sits well above the recent local median of €297 and also beyond the 75th percentile of €383, so this is clearly ambitious rather than a fair-market buy.
That said, the upside is in the model itself: these are respected, heavy-duty amplifiers with a loyal following, and even nonworking examples can be valuable for restoration, donor use, or collecting if the cosmetics are excellent. For a parts listing, the key question is whether it includes any useful extras, documents, or unusually clean originality; otherwise, a buyer should treat this as a niche purchase and wait for a better-priced example.
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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