Sony - TA-1000ESD Preamplifier

Sony TA-E1000ESD – Digital Pre-amplifier – Good condition and fully functional

I am selling this Sony TA-E1000ESD, a top-of-the-line preamplifier from Sony's prestigious ES (Elevated Standard) series.
Equipment in good aesthetic condition, with only minor signs of use and age, fully compatible with a device from this period.
It is fully operational, all controls function correctly, and the audio is clear and stable.

This model is highly appreciated by audiophiles due to its solid construction, sound quality, and advanced internal digital processor, offering great versatility for both stereo systems and vintage home theater setups.

Condition

Good overall aesthetic condition

Small normal signs of use

Fully tested and functional.

All operational buttons, inputs, and outputs.

No abnormal noises, channel failures, or power issues.

Technical Data (Specifications)
General Characteristics

Type: Stereo preamplifier / digital processor

Series: Sony ES (Elevated Standard)

Approximate manufacturing date: late 1980s / early 1990s.

Digital Processing

Integrated DSP with multiple acoustic modes (hall, stadium, jazz club, cinema, etc.)

18-bit A/D and D/A converters

Delay function and surround adjustments.

Digital parametric equalizer

Connections

Analog inputs

4× Line (CD, Tuner, AUX, Tape)

Phono input (MM and MC with dedicated pre-amplification)

Analog outputs

Main exit (L/R)

Tape Out (Tape Out)

Outputs for surround channels (dependent on DSP mode)

Digital inputs/outputs

1× optical digital input

1× digital optical output

Output for power amplifier

Performance

Frequency response: 5 Hz – 100 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio (line): approx. 105 dB

Channel separation: > 90 dB

THD: < 0.005%

Food and Construction

High-quality transformer from the ES series

Reinforced anti-resonance chassis

Remote control (depending on the model)

Weight: about 6.5 kg

Shipping

Packed with utmost care

Secure and tracked shipping via courier.