Sony - STR-160A in original wooden box Solid state stereo receiver

Vintage Sony STR‑160A receiver with warm sound and a classic look, from around 1973. The rarest model with RCA speaker outputs.

A charming vintage receiver from Sony's golden era. The STR‑160A is a stylishly designed model with an aluminum front, a classic dial, and surprisingly musical sound. Despite its modest power, it offers a warm and spacious reproduction, perfect for smaller loudspeaker setups or a vintage workspace. Note: this Sony does not have speaker terminals, but RCA speaker outputs — a design typically Japanese from the early 1970s.

Sony STR-160A specifications
• Type: stereo receiver
• Year built: approx 1971
• Power: approx 2×12 watts RMS @ 8 ohms
sounds louder than the figures suggest, typical of this Sony generation.
Connections:
• 2× Line (AUX / Tape)
• 1× Phono (MM)
• 2× RCA speaker outputs (therefore, no speaker terminals!)
Headphone output (6.3 mm jack)
• Tuner: FM / AM, with analog scale
• Tone controls: bass and treble, balance and loudness
• Dimensions: 370 x 120 x 280 mm (W x H x D)
Weight: approximately 5.2 kg