Sony - TA-F317R Solid state integrated amplifier

Sony hardly needs any introduction.

It was once a major player in the home audio market. This manufacturer's amplifiers, tuners, tape recorders, and turntables enjoyed immense popularity among enthusiasts of both budget and high-end equipment. Sony also tried its hand at these categories.

In the early 1980s, it developed the CD standard in collaboration with Philips, which soon became one of the most popular among music lovers.

CD players bearing the SONY logo have always guaranteed not only excellent sound but also exceptional durability.

It's worth noting that this company's amplifiers were also successful and virtually failure-free (even after thirty years of use), and their sound generally exceeded their price.

The SONY TA-F317 also belongs to this group.

Its sound can be described as clear, detailed, and spacious.

Pleasant treble and a multi-layered midrange are accompanied by a fairly powerful bass with a noticeable rounding (warmth) at the very bottom.

Basic specifications:

Manufactured in Japan 1991 - 1992

Power output: 2 x 60 W at 8Ω (stereo)

Frequency response: 7 Hz to 100,000 Hz

Total harmonic distortion: 0.05%

Damping factor: 40

Input sensitivity: 2 mV (MM), 150 mV (line)

Signal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB (MM), 100 dB (line)

Output: 150 mV (line)

Dimensions: 43 cm x 13.5 cm x 31.5 cm

Weight: 5.9 kg

Remote control: None