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Sony STR-DE197 stereo receiver. Tested and works great. Very good condition. Includes power cord only.
With no specific model details on this "Sony receiver 5.1 (Other)," timing isn't a factor—Sony's basic multichannel receivers from the 2010s hold steady used value without rapid obsolescence from newer HDMI generations. That said, at USD50 (condition unknown), it's a screaming bargain against our database of 16 recent comparable listings: median USD204, with 25th percentile at USD81 and 75th at USD395. Even beat-up units rarely dip this low, so snag it if it tests out.
Before biting, verify all channels output clean sound without distortion or dropout—common on aging Sony AVRs from power supply fatigue. Power it up with a full 5.1 test tone set, check remote and manual inclusion, and sniff for capacitor funk indicating imminent failure. No red flags? You're golden.
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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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