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VINTAGE JVC STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER__________________________________________________MADE IN JAPAN PHONO/CD/TAPE INPUTS ALL WORKINGBASS/TREBLE AND BALANCE CONTROLS4 CHANNELS IN GREAT COSMETIC CONDITION WITH HARDLY ANY MARKSCOMES WITH POWER CORDCAN POST OR PICK UP IS AVAILABLECHECK OUT MY OTHER AUDIO ITEMS!Core SpecificationsPower Output: 80 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo) Frequency Response: 10Hz to 60kHz Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.005% Input Sensitivity: 2.5mV (MM - Moving Magnet phono), 160mV (DIN), 160mV (line) Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70dB (MM), 97dB (DIN/line) Dimensions: 435 x 117 x 300 mm (WxHxD
This is a fairly ordinary JVC integrated amp on paper, but the asking price is not ordinary at all. At US$426, it lands well above the US$195 75th percentile and far past the US$104 median, so this is an ambitious ask rather than a buy-it-now bargain.
What matters is whether this is a higher-tier JVC model, fully working, and cosmetically excellent, because the broad vintage JVC market usually rewards only the better pieces. If it’s a standard mid-market integrated, the price is hard to justify; if it’s been serviced, confirmed healthy, and comes with clean original cosmetics or extras, the premium makes more sense. Otherwise, wait for a stronger example in the US$60–US$195 zone.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
JVC, originally founded on September 13, 1927, in Yokohama, Japan, as the Victor Talking Machine Company of Japan, emerged as a subsidiary of the American Victor Talking Machine Company. It quickly established itself in phonograph and record production, becoming a leader in turntables within its first few years. After RCA acquired the parent company in 1929, JVC expanded into radios and introduced Japan's first domestically produced television in 1939, laying the foundation for its enduring legacy in consumer electronics.
The brand's product focus has historically centered on audio and video playback devices, starting with phonographs and evolving through radios, televisions, and the revolutionary VHS videocassette recorder launched in 1976, which became the global standard over Sony's Betamax. In hi-fi realms, JVC gained renown for amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and components like tuners, while later offerings included headphones and car audio systems. Following its 2008 merger with Kenwood to form JVCKenwood, it continued blending audio expertise with broader electronics.
Today, JVC occupies a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, prized by enthusiasts for reliable, value-driven performance rather than ultra-high-end exclusivity. Its vintage gear, particularly from the wood-case amplifier era and early digital components, attracts collectors, while modern lines deliver competent sound without boutique pricing. This accessible heritage makes JVC a dependable choice for knowledgeable buyers seeking proven Japanese engineering.
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