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Excellent overall condition with a few scratches on top. Fully functional with all inputs and outputs tested.SPECIFICATIONS-Power output: 60 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHzTotal harmonic distortion: 0.05%Input sensitivity: 0.625VSignal to noise ratio: 100dBSpeaker load impedance: 2.7Ω (minimum)INCLUDES-Sonance Sonamp 260 Stereo Audio Power Amplifier
This US$80 asking price for the used Sonance Sonamp 260 is a strong deal, sitting just under the 25th percentile of US$78 in our recent comparable listings database, where the median is US$85 and the 75th percentile reaches US$118. When the unit originally launched in the 1990s, it carried a new price far higher than today’s used market, making this sub-median bid a genuine bargain for a vintage 60-watt-per-channel stereo amp that still delivers clean, reliable power.
The Sonamp 260 is well-regarded among hi-fi enthusiasts for its robust build, low noise, and ability to drive multiple zones or speakers without distortion, often found in custom audio installations. At US$80, this listing offers meaningful upside for a buyer seeking a dependable second-channel amp or a compact home theater driver, especially if it comes from an original owner with no known issues. With no red flags in the listing description and a price that rewards the buyer, this is a clear buying opportunity for a cult-favorite vintage amp.
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Sonance is an American architectural audio brand founded in the early 1980s by Scott Struthers and Geoff Spencer in Southern California. The company emerged from a simple but powerful idea: that high‑fidelity sound should not compromise interior design. In 1982, Sonance introduced the world’s first in‑wall loudspeaker, effectively creating the architectural speaker category and establishing a legacy built on innovation and discretion.
Today, Sonance is best known for in‑wall and in‑ceiling loudspeakers, outdoor audio systems, and multi‑room audio solutions, rather than amplifiers, turntables, DACs, or headphones. Its product range includes residential and commercial speakers, volume controls, and related electronics designed to blend seamlessly into walls, ceilings, and outdoor environments. The brand’s “degrees of invisibility” philosophy emphasizes clean aesthetics, flexible installation, and consistent performance across diverse spaces, from luxury homes to commercial venues.
Sonance occupies a strong position in the mid‑to‑high‑end custom‑installation market, widely recognized and frequently awarded in architectural and outdoor audio. It is a go‑to choice for integrators, architects, and design‑conscious clients who prioritize both performance and visual subtlety, rather than visible hi‑fi hardware.
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