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For sale: Sony - VA555ES - Audio Video Receiver
Cosmetic condition:
Light scratches and scuffs on the housing
Cosmetic wear consistent with normal use
No structural damage
''Important note when tested: When we find there's either a small thing wrong, or not 100% working we offer our listings for parts or repair to avoid unwanted issues after purchase''
Specs:
Tuning range: FM, MW
Power output: 100 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Surround output: 90W (front), 90W (center), 90W (rear)
Frequency response: 10Hz to 100kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.05%
Input sensitivity: 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio: 86dB (MM), 100dB (line)
Output: 150mV (line), 2V (Pre out)
Digital inputs: coaxial, optical
Video Connections: composite, S-video
Dimensions: 430 x 175 x 465mmWeight: Kg 18Volts: 230v (If it’s 200V or higher, you’ll need an adapter in the USA)
We ship worldwide.Will ship to the USA as well. We ship DDP bases (Delivery Dutie Paid)-Shipping in the EU up to 30 KG (max)-Shipping outside of the EU up to 20 KG (max) Show costs might vary. Please ask us for a shipping quote for the best rates!
Please note: ‘’Whenever an item exceeds the weight noted above. Please ask for a shipping quote before making a purchase. The shipping costs are estimated in our shop because we do not know the shipping address.
Picking up the item is also possible. It can be picked up in Alkmaar
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State of listing: If a listing is listed ''for parts or not working'' returns are not accepted.
When we offer our products with the notice ''Serviced'' or ''Fully serviced'' that means the device is either lightly ''serviced'' with a new belt, and cleaned the pots, Or ''Fully serviced'' recapped, Quiescent current adjusted etc as expected from a full service
This is a seller’s market for this category right now: at US$470, the ask sits far above the comparable-market median of US$70 and even above the 75th percentile at US$143, so it reads as ambitious rather than fair. Without a specific model name, it’s hard to justify that kind of premium from the title alone, especially when the listing is already flagged for_parts.
What could make it worth a look is if this is a genuinely sought-after Sony surround package with rare matching pieces, a complete original setup, or a buyer who specifically needs parts for an existing system. Sony’s 5.1 channel gear can be perfectly solid, but as a parts unit the value is usually in completeness and survivability, not price premium; at this level, I’d want strong evidence of included speakers, remote, and power-on functionality before considering it.
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.
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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