Sony - TA-2000F Solid state preamplifier

The legendary Sony TA-2000F preamplifier, first introduced in 1971, is a true masterpiece from the golden era of high-fidelity audio. Sony's kickoff to the famous ES-series! Renowned for its exceptional build quality, studio-grade performance, and ultra-low distortion, this flagship 1970s preamplifier is a dream for audiophiles and collectors alike.

Both technically and cosmetically in beautiful condition. Had a full technical check up. Originally 220v European model.


Type All-silicon transistor stereo preamplifier
Circuit system Head amplifier : 1-FET gate installed type circuit
Equalizer amplifier : 2 FET, 1 PNP, 2 high voltage NPN transistor direct connection circuit
Flat amplifier : all-FET C couple circuit
Headphone amplifier : Quasi complimentary service circuit
Microphone amplifier : 1 FET, 1 high-voltage NPN transistor directly connected circuit
Input maximum sensitivity
/ Impedance Phono1 (High Level) : 1.2mV/33k Ω, 47k Ω, 82k Ω
Phono1 (Low Level) : 0.06mV/10 Ω, 30 Ω
Phono2 : 1.2mV/47k Ω
MIC : 0.5mV/100k Ω
Tuner, AUX1, 2, 3, Tape1, 2, Rec/PB (input section) : 110mV/100k Ω
Maximum allowable input Phono1(High Level):300mV
Phono1(Low Level):15mV
Phono2:300mV
MIC:1200mV
Signal-to-noise ratio
(A Network) Phono1 (High Level) : 70 dB or more (input 1.2 mV)
Phono1 (Low Level) : 60 dB or more (input 0.12 mV)
Phono2 : 70 dB or more (input 1.2 mV)
MIC : 50 dB or more (input 1.2 mV)
Tuner, AUX1, 2, 3, Tape1, 2, Rec/PB (input section) : 90 dB or more (input 110 mV)
Output voltage
/ Impedance Rec Out 1, 2 : 100 mv (max. 80 v) / 10k Ω
Center Out : 0.5V/2.6k Ω
Headphone : 0.6 v (with 8 Ω headphone) / 8 Ω
Rec/PB (Output Part) : 30mV/82k Ω
Output 1, 2 : 1V/3k Ω, 0.3V/6k Ω (switchable)
Voltage amplification factor
(1kHz) Column : Input, Row : Output
Rec Out Output Center Out Headphone Rec/PB (Output)
Phono1(High Level): 38.5dB 59dB 53dB 53dB 21.5dB
Phono1(Low Level): 64.5dB 84.5dB 79dB 79dB 47.5dB
Phono2: 38.5dB 59dB 53dB 53dB 21.5dB
MIC: 46.5dB 66dB 60dB 60dB 28.5dB
Tuner: 0dB 19.5dB 13.5dB 13.5dB -17dB
AUX1, 2, 3 : 0dB 19.5dB 13.5dB 13.5dB -17dB
Tape1, 2 : 0dB 19.5dB 13.5dB 13.5dB -17dB
Rec/PB (input section) : 0dB 19.5dB 13.5dB 13.5dB -17dB
Harmonic distortion factor 0.03% or Less (1 kHz, Rated Output)
Cross modulation distortion factor 0.05% or Less (at Rated Output, 60 hz : 7 khz = 4 : 1)
Frequency characteristic Phono1 and 2 : deviation from RIAA curve ± 0.5 dB
MIC : 30 Hz to 30 kHz, ± 2 dB
Tuner, AUX1, 2, 3, Tape1, 2, Rec/PB (input) : 10 Hz to 100 kHz, + 0 -2dB
Tone control Bass : 50 Hz, 100 Hz, ± 10 dB
Treble : 20 kHz, 10 kHz, ± 10 dB
(2 dB step, 11-step switching)
Filter Low Filter : 50 Hz or less, 12dB/oct.
High Filter : 9 kHz or higher, 12dB/oct.
Semiconductor used Transistor : 44
FET:26
Diode : 15
Power 220 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz multiple voltage selector
Power outlet Total 500W (linked Route 3, one non-linked system)
Power consumption 23W
External dimensions Width 400x Height 149x Depth 315 mm
Weight 9kg
Attachment 2 x connection code (RK-74)
1 x connection code (RK-81)
Four short plugs
Pin Plug (Red / White) x 2 Each