Sony TAE-S1

Brand: Sony

The Sony TAE-S1 is a high-end integrated amplifier that was released by Sony in the late 1990s. It's notable for its use of transistors instead of vacuum tubes, a relatively new design approach for high-end audio equipment at the time. The TAE-S1 features a fully balanced design, which involves using separate circuits for both the positive and negative audio signals. This helps to reduce noise and improve the signal-to-noise ratio. The amplifier also includes a number of high-quality components, including Nichicon audio-grade capacitors and Matsushita microchips. Overall, the Sony TAE-S1 is considered a classic example of the modern integrated amplifier and is still highly regarded by audiophiles today.

• Preamp Output: 1.5V
• Frequency Response: 10Hz to 100kHz
• Distortion: 0.005%
• Gain:
• Input Sensitivity: 2.5mV (mm), 150mV (line)
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 85dB (mm), 105dB (line)
• Line Output: 150mV (line)
• Dimensions: 310 x 90 x 360 mm
• Weight: 3.2 kg
• Year: 1994
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