Sony TAE-8450

Brand: Sony

The Sony TAE-8450 is a high-end integrated amplifier that was launched in the mid-1990s as part of Sony's prestigious AES range. It offered a maximum output power of 160 watts per channel into 8 ohms or 320 watts into 4 ohms, and featured a number of advanced technical features, including Sony's original Ultra Sharp Filter system, which was designed to suppress high-frequency noise and improve sonic clarity and transparency. The TAE-8450 also featured balanced XLR inputs, gold-plated RCA inputs, and of course, a high-quality MOSFET power amplifier stage. Overall, the Sony TAE-8450 was a highly regarded amplifier that was widely praised by critics and audiophiles alike for its rich, powerful sound and excellent build quality.

• Preamp Output: 1V (14V max)
• Frequency Response: 10Hz to 100kHz
• Distortion: 0.03%
• Gain: 58dB (mm), 18dB (line)
• Input Sensitivity: 0.16mV (mic), 4.5mV (mm), 150mV (line)
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 50dB (mic), 70dB (mm), 90dB (line)
• Line Output: 150mV (line)
• Dimensions: 440 x 170 x 340 mm
• Weight: 11.8 kg
• Year: 1974
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