{"product_id":"sony-ta-n80es-vintage-es-series-solid-state-amplifier-200w-1","title":"Sony TA-N80ES Vintage ES Series Solid State Amplifier - 200W","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThis is the second of four TA-N80ES amps that will eventually be listed. The Sony TA-N80ES is one of the best Sony stereo amplifiers ever made from the golden era of Sony’s ES range. The successor to the amazing TA-N77ES, the N80ES has various upgrades, including increased filter capacitance and XLR inputs on the rear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey features include classic Sony ES styling with rosewood side panels, a brushed aluminum faceplate, and 200 watts of rated power into an 8-ohm load (stereo). In testing, this amplifier sounded powerful and dynamic. It is perfect for a power-hungry set of speakers such as Magnepans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso worth noting, this amplifier can be used in bridged mono configuration pushing a whopping 600W @ 8 Ohms. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs all of our gear is, this unit was toughly tested and electronically inspected. The front input controls were also cleaned so they operate without scratchiness and smoothly. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded with the amplifier will be a reprinted copy of its owner’s manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkyFi Cosmetic Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall it's presentable for its age. The top surface of the faceplate has some marks. There is a small mark near the mono light on the front panel. The side panels have wear on sides and corners. The right panel also has a damaged plastic screw cover. (See Images).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand Background:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince 1950 Sony has been building the most innovative products in the audio industry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOwnership:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSingle Owner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnections:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eXLR, RCA, Captive power cord\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral Sound:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmooth, uncolored, undistorted natural and clean\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7\/10 = Good. One or two minor scratches. Well Maintained. See our detailed rating description \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/pages\/our-rating-scale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorking Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking perfectly and tested in our lab and listening room.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnit, manual, and power cord.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWill be packed using our highly developed in-house process and custom packing materials.\u003ciframe width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wuWesEecAbE?\u0026amp;autoplay=1\u0026amp;mute=1\" title=\"This Is How We Pack Sensitive Electronics at SkyFi Audio, Less Than 0.2% Shipping Damage\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\"\u003ePower Output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"105\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7gw3r8\" data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"44\"\u003e200 W per channel into 8 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gpjo3z\" data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"75\"\u003e270 W per channel into 4 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i0838r\" data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"105\"\u003eBridgeable mono operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"118\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"260\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ey7ysu\" data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"158\"\u003eFrequency Response: 1 Hz – 200 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jz7v0w\" data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"202\"\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.004%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pb7bq\" data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"226\"\u003eDamping Factor: 100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eb1z0d\" data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio: 120 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eInput Sensitivity \/ Impedance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"360\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y6wthv\" data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"326\"\u003eRCA (Unbalanced): 1 V \/ 30 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ypzj0a\" data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"360\"\u003eXLR (Balanced): 0.5 V \/ 600 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eInputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"405\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"60qzws\" data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"386\"\u003eBalanced XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16ste2p\" data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"405\"\u003eUnbalanced RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"432\"\u003eAmplifier Design Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"652\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l7w860\" data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"467\"\u003eSuper Legato Linear circuitry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v64kmv\" data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"508\"\u003ePure complementary SEPP output stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c7zlrr\" data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eDual protection circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jnlelr\" data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"564\"\u003eG-Chassis construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hbuk4s\" data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"603\"\u003eResin-cast power supply capacitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ass1me\" data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eTriple push-pull discrete output transistors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"770\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hdgqkm\" data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"693\"\u003eCopper-plated chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xv2bzi\" data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eRosewood side panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f74zpd\" data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"739\"\u003eLarge heat sinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a4kgnq\" data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"770\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eHeavy-duty speaker terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e18.50 × 7.28 × 17.32\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e60 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Age:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1990\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLink to Manual:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sony.com\/electronics\/support\/product\/ta-n80es\/manuals\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Cables:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/kimber-kable-hero-interconnects-pair-rca-ultraplate-or-wbt-connectors-new\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKimber Kable - RCA Interconnects\u003c\/a\u003e - Better\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/kimber-kable-silver-streak-interconnects-pair-rca-ultraplate-or-wbt-connectors\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKimber Kable - RCA Interconnects\u003c\/a\u003e - Best\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/kimber-kable-8tc-8-tc-ascent-speaker-cables-pair-new\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKimber Kable - Speaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e - Better\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/kimber-kable-summit-series-monocle-xl-speaker-cables-pair-new\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKimber Summit Series Monocle XL Speaker Cables (PAIR)\u003c\/a\u003e - Best\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/kimber-kable-summit-series-bifocal-xl-bi-wire-speaker-cables-pair-new\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKimber Summit Series BiFocal XL Bi-Wire Speaker Cables (PAIR)\u003c\/a\u003e - Best If Applicable\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTesting Process:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe start with a visual inspection of all internal components to make sure that there are no signs of heat stress or damage. Capacitors are checked for telltale signs of predictive failure including bulging, shrunken wrappers, or physical leakage. We also inspect the PCBs for discoloration from resistors or transistors that may have been running hot. On vintage units we often spot check select capacitors for value and ESR.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf the amplifier passes visual inspection, we move on to a controlled power on sequence using a Sencore safety analyzer to monitor current draw in real time. Once the amplifier is determined to be safe to operate, we connect it to full AC mains for function and power testing. We connect the speaker outputs of the amplifier to a Sencore PA81 Power Analyzer which acts as a dummy load, DC offset monitor, and oscilloscope interface. We start with a low level 1 KHz test signal at the amplifier's input and slowly increase its amplitude while monitoring the output on an oscilloscope for signs of noise, clipping, distortion, or improper channel balance. We continue increasing the signal level until the amplifier reaches clipping. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt this point we take an output power measurement and compare it to the spec sheet of the amplifier to verify proper performance. If the device under test has both balanced and single ended inputs they are both tested at this time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe finish off the bench evaluation with a 1 KHz square wave check and a 20 Hz to 20 KHz sine sweep to assess the amplifier's frequency response characteristics. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis battery of tests will usually reveal if the amplifier has any issues that need further attention.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore the device leaves the bench, we perform a listening test with actual music using a variety of preferred test tracks. Our benches are outfitted with familiar monitor speakers which help us identify inconsistencies that will not always show up on our test gear. The main things that we are listening for are hum or noise with no signal present, proper center image, clicks, pops, or any other obvious undesirable audio characteristics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf the unit passes all of these tests it is moved to our long term testing rig where we simulate real word operating conditions for 6-8 hours minimum. This allows us to monitor the unit for signs of thermal runaway or intermittent issues that only crop up when the unit has fully come up to temperature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48314428424446,"sku":"107765","price":1505.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/3275\/9084\/files\/sony-ta-n80es-vintage-es-series-solid-state-amplifier-200w-427.jpg?v=1780589383","url":"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/en-gb\/products\/sony-ta-n80es-vintage-es-series-solid-state-amplifier-200w-1","provider":"SkyFi Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}