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Why this one
Fair condition - a fully working unit at a great price
Fully tested - all applicable functions verified working
Pure-complementary power stage with 80 W per channel into 8 ohms and MM phono input.
Two speaker pair outputs and a full set of inputs suit a traditional stereo setup.
Condition: Fair
This Hi-Fi amplifier is in fair condition. It has passed our 8-point functional test, with 2 item(s) not applicable to this unit. Note: Fully tested. It powers on and everything we checked works as it should. Please note, the volume control knob is broken, but it is still fully functional. Please review all photos carefully, as they provide an accurate representation of the cosmetic condition of the product.
What's included
Sony TA-FB930R (Silver)
No additional accessories included
About this model
The Sony TA-FB930R is a stereo integrated amplifier from 1999, delivering 120 W per channel into 4 ohms and 80 W per channel into 8 ohms. It features a pure-complementary SEPP OCL power amplifier with directly coupled stages, an MM phono input alongside Tuner, CD, AUX, Tape1/DAT and Tape2/MD inputs, and support for two pairs of speakers (A and B). Frequency response runs from 7 Hz to 100 kHz on the line inputs, with total harmonic distortion below 0.008% at 10 W, making it a capable centrepiece for a traditional hi-fi stereo system.
A great opportunity to own a Sony TA-FB930R at this price point.
This is a seller’s market only in the sense that clean, powerful vintage integrated amplifiers remain desirable; at USD275, though, this listing is clearly ambitious. Your comparable data puts the median at USD115 and the 75th percentile at USD229, so USD275 is above even the upper quartile—not a buyer’s bargain, especially with the condition described as merely fair.
The TA-FB930R is a capable late-1990s Sony QS amplifier, offering substantial power—80 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 120 into 4—and a useful MM phono stage, broad connectivity, and a toroidal-based design. It is well suited to demanding speakers and has plenty of practical upside if fully serviced, but at this price the remote, clean controls, quiet relay operation, and proof of reliable output should all be present. A tested, excellent example might justify a premium; fair condition does not.
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.
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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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