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Very nice looking Sony TA 110 amplifier. Looks and works great. Has volume control selector so you can use as is or connect to a preamplifier.Key SpecificationsPower Output (Stereo): 50 watts per channel into 6Ω (or up to 55W + 55W EIAJ) [1, 2]Power Output (Monaural / Bridged): 140 watts into 6Ω (EIAJ) [1]Frequency Response:Stereo / Flat: 5 Hz to 200 kHz (+0, -3 dB)Mono 3D: 5 Hz to 80 Hz (+0, -3 dB) [1, 2]Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.08% [1]Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N): 105 dB [1]Input Sensitivity: 180 mV (Stereo/Flat), 110 mV (3D mode) [1]Speaker Load Impedance: 6Ω to 16Ω [1]Power Consumption: 100W [1]Dimensions: 470 x 120 x 265 mm (approx. 430 mm wide with side wood panels removed) [1]Weight: Approx. 5.9 kg (13 lb 1 oz) for the US model / 5.3 kg for non-US models [1, 2]Release Year: 1988 [1]
The TA-N110 is a rather notable vintage Sony power amp: compact, versatile, and capable of running 55 watts per channel in stereo or 140 watts mono. At US$109, this is a strong deal, sitting well below the US$129 25th-percentile comparable and roughly US$40 under the US$149 median. Even allowing for its unknown condition, the asking price leaves useful room for servicing.
Its appeal is the flexible design: three stereo inputs, a volume control, and mono operation make it unusually adaptable for a standalone power amp or future monoblock setup. The 1980s build and 5.9 kg chassis are reassuring, but confirm both channels work cleanly, the controls are quiet, and the stereo/mono switching behaves properly. If it passes those checks, US$109 is a genuine buying opportunity rather than merely a fair price.
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