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Sony Integrated Stereo Amplifier TA 5650 V FET, built in Japan between 1975 - 1979 in GREAT condition with very light general wear for sale.

Amplifier works great and is not overhauled, left in it´s original state, shipping in Germany via Hermes and can be picked up in Berlin-Köpenick.

Weight 12,5 kg, Dimensions 430 x 168 x 323 mm (BxHxT)

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Sony Stereo-Vollverstärker TA 5650 V FET, gebaut in Japan zwischen 1975 und 1979. In hervorragendem Zustand mit sehr geringen Gebrauchsspuren.

Der Verstärker funktioniert einwandfrei und ist nicht überholt und in seinem originalen Zustand belassen. Versand innerhalb Deutschlands über Hermes, Abholung in Berlin-Köpenick möglich.

Gewicht: 12,5 kg, Abmessungen: 430 x 168 x 323 mm (B x H x T)

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

Sony’s late-’70s integrated amps have a strong following for a reason: they’re solidly built, musical, and a very sensible way into vintage hi-fi. At €599, this sits just under the €610 median and above the €604 25th percentile, so it reads as fair value with a slight buyer-friendly tilt rather than a bargain-bin score.

In excellent condition, the upside is mostly in getting a clean, desirable classic that can anchor a system without the inflation you sometimes see on bigger-name Japanese separates. The TA-5650 is worth buying for its reputation, compact footprint, and long-term enjoyment if it’s been well kept. At this price, I’d mainly want confirmation of smooth controls, quiet operation, and no service red flags; otherwise, this looks like a nice, enthusiast-grade pickup.

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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