Sony - STR-DE197 / SS H650 Stereo set





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The Sony STR DE197 is a classic, analog mid-range stereo receiver, best known for its solid build, straightforward operation, and surprisingly powerful output stage. It is a model commonly used in living rooms, hobby spaces, and practice rooms where a reliable 2-channel amplifier is desired.
- Stereo receiver (2×100 W DIN at 8 Ω) — powerful enough for most living room and practice room setups.
- Analog connections — CD, Video 1/2, MD/Tape, FM/AM tuner.
- RDS radio with 30 FM presets — convenient for fixed stations.
- A/B speaker switch — two speaker zones or A+B parallel (8–16 Ω).
- Easy operation — digital volume control with 74 steps, bass/treble adjustment.
Power & audio quality
- 2×100 W (DIN) at 8 Ω / Frequency range: 40 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%
- Bass/Treble: ±10 dB / Bass Boost present /
Connections
Inputs:
- CD / Video 1 / Video 2 / MD/Tape In / FM antenna (75 Ω) / AM antenna
Outputs:
- Tape Out / Video 1 Out / Headphones (6.3 mm) / 2 speaker zones (A/B/A+B)
Radio
- FM with RDS (PTY, RT, CT, PS)
- 30 FM presets, 10 AM presets
Dimensions & power
- 430 × 132.5 × 302 mm
- Weight: 6.5 kg
- Power consumption: 210 W (on), 0.5 W (standby)
The STR DE197 is ideal for:
- Living room stereo with CD player, tuner, and analog sources
- Practice rooms where a simple, powerful stereo amplifier is needed
- A/B speaker configurations (e.g., living room + kitchen)
Pros
- Powerful output stage / - Reliable Sony build quality
- Very user-friendly / - Many radio presets / - A/B speaker option
Cons
- No digital inputs / No sub output / No modern features (Bluetooth, HDMI, streaming)
SONY speakers SS-H650
100 watts at 6 ohms
dimensions (H) 28 cm x (W) 17 cm x (D) 23 cm.
The photos are part of the description. Item(s) tested and working.
The items are neatly packaged and shipped with T&T across Europe.
The Sony STR DE197 is a classic, analog mid-range stereo receiver, best known for its solid build, straightforward operation, and surprisingly powerful output stage. It is a model commonly used in living rooms, hobby spaces, and practice rooms where a reliable 2-channel amplifier is desired.
- Stereo receiver (2×100 W DIN at 8 Ω) — powerful enough for most living room and practice room setups.
- Analog connections — CD, Video 1/2, MD/Tape, FM/AM tuner.
- RDS radio with 30 FM presets — convenient for fixed stations.
- A/B speaker switch — two speaker zones or A+B parallel (8–16 Ω).
- Easy operation — digital volume control with 74 steps, bass/treble adjustment.
Power & audio quality
- 2×100 W (DIN) at 8 Ω / Frequency range: 40 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%
- Bass/Treble: ±10 dB / Bass Boost present /
Connections
Inputs:
- CD / Video 1 / Video 2 / MD/Tape In / FM antenna (75 Ω) / AM antenna
Outputs:
- Tape Out / Video 1 Out / Headphones (6.3 mm) / 2 speaker zones (A/B/A+B)
Radio
- FM with RDS (PTY, RT, CT, PS)
- 30 FM presets, 10 AM presets
Dimensions & power
- 430 × 132.5 × 302 mm
- Weight: 6.5 kg
- Power consumption: 210 W (on), 0.5 W (standby)
The STR DE197 is ideal for:
- Living room stereo with CD player, tuner, and analog sources
- Practice rooms where a simple, powerful stereo amplifier is needed
- A/B speaker configurations (e.g., living room + kitchen)
Pros
- Powerful output stage / - Reliable Sony build quality
- Very user-friendly / - Many radio presets / - A/B speaker option
Cons
- No digital inputs / No sub output / No modern features (Bluetooth, HDMI, streaming)
SONY speakers SS-H650
100 watts at 6 ohms
dimensions (H) 28 cm x (W) 17 cm x (D) 23 cm.
The photos are part of the description. Item(s) tested and working.
The items are neatly packaged and shipped with T&T across Europe.

