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Sony TA-E77ESD Preamp (Flagship ES Preamplifier; Made in Japan) - $695 (Queens)
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The TA-E77ESD was positioned at the very top of Sony’s ES lineup and was designed to match the legendary TA-N77ES power amplifier. It features exceptional build quality, premium internal components, and advanced analog and digital circuitry rarely found in preamps of its era.
*Original Price: $1,500 ($4,000 today adjusted for inflation)
Key highlights:
- Made in Japan – flagship-level construction
- Flagship preamplifier of Sony’s prestigious ES series
- Heavy, overbuilt chassis with excellent internal shielding
- Built-in high-quality phono stage supporting both MM and MC cartridges
- Multiple line-level inputs for flexible system integration
- Outstanding transparency, low noise floor, and excellent channel separation
- Designed to pair with high-end power amplifiers including the TA-N77ES
- Weight: approximately 28.5 lbs (13 kg)
Sony’s ES series represented the company’s no-compromise engineering effort, and the TA-E77ESD stands as one of the finest preamps they produced. A rare opportunity to own a true flagship ES component from Sony’s golden era.
* Can demo