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VINTAGE SONY MUSIC STEREO AMPLIFIER/MADE IN JAPAN__________________________________________________________________VIDEO LINK OF IT WORKING BELOW FEW MARKS ON TOP OF CASING BUT FRONT FACE OF UNIT IS 8 TO 9 OUT OF 10 240V BUT WORKS OVERSEAS ALSO 100V TO 240VCOMES WITH POWER CORD CAN POST OR PICK UP IS AVAILABLE/IT IS HEAVY OVER 13KG PACKEDCHECK OUT MY OTHER AUDIO ITEMS!SpecificationsPower output: 50 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)Frequency response: 10Hz to 200kHzTotal harmonic distortion: 0.05%Input sensitivity: 1.2mV (MM), 130mV (DIN), 130mV (line)Signal to noise ratio: 70dB (MM), 90dB (DIN), 90dB (line)Output: 150mV (line), 30mV (DIN), 1V (Pre out)Speaker load impedance: 4Ω (minimum)Dimensions: 400 x 149 x 327mmWeight: 13kg
Condition is unknown, and at US$958 this sits far above the typical used market for comparable Sony pieces: well over the US$229 75th percentile and roughly 8× the US$115 median, so it reads as ambitious unless this is a truly exceptional, fully serviced example with rare provenance. Without more detail on the exact model, it’s hard to justify that number on the name alone.
Sony’s vintage Japanese integrated amps can be very worthwhile: solid build, musical phono stages, and enough power to anchor a classic two-channel setup. The upside is strongest if it’s been bench-tested, has clean controls, and comes with original knobs, feet, or paperwork; otherwise, age-related service costs and switch/pot cleanup matter a lot more at this price.
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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