Sony TA-F 500 ES specifications

Brand : Sony

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In my opinion and experience, the best 500er from the TA F / ES series.I had the 570 Es before, but it couldn't keep up with the original type, from a sound perspective.I have modified both devices with identical components and therefore judge the sound ability of the two equally. The 500 makes everything better,sounds more brilliant,dissolves more and has the more adult, audiophile sound image.If you look at the boards(which are almost identical to the 530,550,570+590), you immediately recognize the high-quality assembly with the Nichicon Muse electrolytic capacitors.After that, Nichicon (PW) was used.It is also more compact and less equipped than its successors. Visually, the 570/590 is of course more beautiful, the 500 is more service-friendly.The removal of the V-amplifier on the 570 is difficult and extensive-half of the device has to be disassembled- that's all better with the original type. A phenomenon that can often be observed in the hifi industry.An excellent device on the market is replaced by a successor,but it no longer comes close to the predecessor, but lives on its good reputation.

Manufacturer: Sony
Model: TA-F 500 ES
Type: Integrated Amplifier
Years of manufacture: 1987 - 1989
Manufactured in: Japan
Color: Black
Remote Control: -
Power Consumption:
Dimensions : 430 x 150 x 370 (WxHxD)
Weight: 13.5 kg
Factory price approx.: 899 DM

Robust chassis (special chassis "Gibraltar") reduces the distortion normally caused by vibrations.
A large-sized power supply always provides sufficient power even for the highest dynamic peaks.
Sound control unit with exclusively passive components to avoid distortions.
Direct switch for original playback of the sound source.
Power amplifier in the "Super legato linear" system ensures high output power.
Connection option for 4 speakers, suitable for large-sized LS connection cables
Inputs: Phono, CD, Tape1, Tape2, adapter, Direct input, tuner
Outputs: Tape1, Tape2, adapter
Input / rec selector
Phono pickup system for MC / MM
Source-Direct circuit
Subsonic Filter
Muting button (-20dB)
Gold-plated headphone jack