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This unit shows no errors have no media to determine their performance since last used was serviced 10 years ago and after service worked have not used it due to no media many many is as is and no blemishes do not have the remote. I will search for the remote, but to be shipped with remote. Feel free to email me with questions regarding this rare item. This item was approximately $1500 new.TypeMD deckRecording systemMagnetic field modulation overwrite systemRegeneration systemNoncontact opticalLaserSemiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)Number of revolutionsApproximately 400 ~ 900 rpmCoding systemACIRCSampling frequency44.1kHzVoice compression systemATRACModulation systemEFM (8-14 modulation)Number of channels2 ChannelRecording and playback timeUp to 74 minutesFrequency characteristic5 Hz to 20 kHz ± 0.3 dBSignal-to-noise ratio105 dB or moreWow and flutterMeasurement limit (0.001% W peak) or lessInput terminalLine : 1 systemOptical digital : 1 systemCoaxial digital : 1 systemMicrophone : 2 linesOutput terminalLine : 1 systemOptical digital : 1 systemHeadphone : 1 systemPwer100 VAC, 50Hz/60HzPower consumption19WExternal dimensionsWidth 430x Height 125x Depth 345 mmWeightApprox. 6.0 kg
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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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