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Sony Vintage TA-1630 Integrated Amplifier, ,Japan,1977 ->The TA 1630 has been checked and it works fine; the only issue is that the On/Off indicator light no longer works. ->Included User’s Manual ->Included Service Manual->There are some small scratches here and there->See all photos->Please serious buyer->Delivery everywhere in Canada and the United States,->Shipping prices outside the United States and Canada are indicated by a fictitious amount of $1. To get your shipping price, you must give us your complete delivery address (street address, city, state, country and your code)->The Price Indicated for transport may vary depending on the region where you are located.->All our products are shipped in safe quality packaging. Integrated Stereo Amplifier (1977)- Power output: 22 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)- Frequency response: 20Hz to 100kHz- Total harmonic distortion: 0.5%- Damping factor: 40- Input sensitivity: 2.5mV (MM), 200mV (line)- Signal to noise ratio: 70dB (MM), 90dB (line)- Output: 200mV (line), 30mV (DIN)- Speaker load impedance: 4Ω to 16Ω- Dimensions: 388 x 145 x 286mm- Weight: 6.7kg
Ambitious: at US$264, this is well above the recent used market anchor of US$141 median and even the US$181 75th percentile, so it needs to earn that premium with exceptional condition, serviced history, or strong originality. In plain terms, it is priced like a top-tier example, not a routine used buy.
That said, this is a respected Sony integrated from the era when these were built to be simple, robust, and musically honest, so a clean, original unit can still make sense for a collector or anyone wanting vintage Sony character. The upside is in a well-kept, unrestored example with working controls, quiet operation, and any original paperwork or accessories; without those, this ask leaves little room for risk.
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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