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At £287, this sits above your GBP median of £247 and just past the £267 75th percentile, so it reads as ambitious rather than fair on the market data you’ve given. It isn’t wildly out of line, but I’d want either notably clean cosmetics, recent servicing, or a genuinely complete original package to feel good at that level.
What makes it appealing is the TA-2650’s reputation as a compact, well-balanced late-’70s Sony integrated with around 43 watts per channel into 8Ω and a wide, lively presentation that suits efficient speakers well. If it’s been kept original and tidy, that can matter more than raw spec chasing, but at this price I’d still check the usual age-related points: scratchy controls, tired capacitors, and whether all inputs and switches behave properly.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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