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Power output: 23 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)Frequency response: 5Hz to 30kHzTotal harmonic distortion: 0.1%Damping factor: 30Input sensitivity: 2.5mV (mic), 2.5mV (MM), 140mV (line)Signal to noise ratio: 70dB (MM), 90dB (line)Output: 140mV (line), 35mV (DIN), 1.2V (Pre out)Speaker load impedance: 4Ω to 16ΩSemiconductors: 29 x transistors, 9 x diodesDimensions: 420 x 130 x 330mmWeight: 8kgYear: 1974Amplificatore funzionante, usato in salotto insieme al giradischi . oggetto con qualche segno d’usura ma completamente funzionante.
The unknown condition makes US$172 difficult to call a bargain, but it looks fair only if this is a clean, fully working example. The DCA-250 is a relatively modest vintage integrated amplifier, typically rated around 23 watts per channel, and reliable market comparables are thin; without a demonstrated service history, US$172 is closer to the upper end of what makes sense than an obvious steal.
Its appeal is honest, compact 1970s construction, a useful MM phono stage, and enough power for efficient speakers in a smaller room. A tested unit with quiet controls, healthy channel balance, working inputs, and an intact cover could justify the asking price, particularly if local pickup avoids shipping risk. With condition unknown, insist on listening before buying; scratchy pots, hum, intermittent channels, or a dead phono section should push the value materially lower.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. traces its origins to 1947 in Osaka, Japan, when Toshio Iue, brother-in-law of Panasonic founder Kōnosuke Matsushita, launched the company using a disused Matsushita factory to produce bicycle generator lamps. Formally incorporated in 1950, the name "Sanyo"—meaning "three oceans"—reflected Iue's vision of global reach across the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans. From these humble beginnings, Sanyo rapidly expanded into consumer electronics, pioneering Japan's first plastic radio in 1952 and pulsator washing machine in 1954.
In audio and hi-fi, Sanyo earned recognition for mass-market components like stereo systems, introduced in 1958, and the groundbreaking all-transistor DC-600 system in 1963. The brand produced reliable radios, tape recorders, cassette decks—often rebadged for other labels—and hi-fi systems, alongside televisions and amplifiers. Later ventures included acquiring the U.S. Fisher brand in 1975, elevating its profile in receivers and speakers aimed at everyday enthusiasts.
Today, Sanyo holds vintage-collector status rather than an active hi-fi contender, its reputation rooted in affordable, innovative Japanese engineering from the 1960s-1980s golden era. Once a "3S" giant alongside Sony and Sharp, it catered to mid-tier buyers seeking solid performance without audiophile premiums, though its absorption into Panasonic in 2009 shifted focus away from dedicated audio gear. Collectors prize well-preserved Sanyo pieces for their durability and nostalgic appeal in retro setups.
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