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Es lag ein Wackelkontakt vor, seit heute ist kein Strom mehr da.
Ansonsten treuer Begleiter über Jahrzehnte (1979).
Abzuholen Nähe Kirchweg.
Privatverkauf daher keine Garantie oder Rücknahme möglich.

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

Compared with the obvious alternative of waiting for a cleaner vintage receiver at this money, €68 looks like a strong deal on this one. Against your recent EUR comps, it sits well below the €88 25th percentile and under the €105 median, so this is priced on the low side of the local market rather than merely “okay.”

That makes it a sensible buy if you want a straightforward stereo/AV receiver for a modest setup: Sony gear from this era is generally valued for simple operation, solid everyday reliability, and a no-nonsense feature set. At this price, the upside is getting a usable classic without paying collector money; just confirm it powers up cleanly, switches inputs without crackle, and includes any controls you need, since missing remotes can matter more than they do on pricier listings.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Sony

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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