Sony TA-F 808 ES

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General

  • Manufacturer: Sony
  • Model: TA-F 808 ES
  • Type: Integrated amplifier
  • Years of manufacture: 1993 - 1994
  • Made in: Japan
  • Color: Black or Champagne
  • Remote control: Yes (RM-S 703)
  • Power consumption: 390 W
  • Dimensions: 470 x 175 x 435 mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 24,6 kg
  • Original price: 2'500 DM (RRP, black), 2'600 DM (RRP, champagne)


Connections

  • Number of inputs:
    • 6x Line-In + 1x Direct, 1x Phono MM / MC40Ohm / 3Ohm.
    • Additional Adaptor In/Out (Adaptor In, can be used as additional high level input).
  • Number of outputs:
    • 1x Pre-Out

1x Adaptor Out 3x Line

    • 2x loudspeaker pair A+B


Technical Data

  • Continuous power RMS (20Hz - 20kHz)
    • 8 Ohm: 120 W + 120 W

4 Ohm: 170 W + 170 W

  • Continuous power DIN (1 Khz)
    • 8 Ohm: 135 W + 135 W
    • 4 Ohm: 200 W + 200 W
  • Total harmonic distortion: 0.004% (Ger. 0.005%)
  • Attenuation factor: 100 (8 Ohm)
  • Frequency response: 2Hz - 200kHz
  • Power bandwidth 10Hz - 100kHz
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: 105dB(Line), 93dB(MM), 79dB(MC)
  • Stereo Channel Separation:
  • Tone control:
    • Bass: +/- 7dB

Treble: +/- 6dB

  • Loudness: -
  • High Filter: -
  • Low Filter (Subsonic): <15Hz 6dB/Octave
  • Mute: -20dB
  • Direct/Line-Straight: yes


Special Features

  • Equalization preamplifier with MOS-FET
  • Class A driver stages, MOS-FET power amplifier
  • Direct coupling of all stages
  • Gibraltar Chassis (composite cast chassis bottom)
  • Gibraltar Roof (composite-cast top cover)
  • Gold-plated RCA jacks for all inputs and outputs
  • Brass speaker screw terminals, gold plated


Notes[edit]

Other models in the same series:

Pictures[edit]

  • [[File:Sony TA-F 808 ES

Sony F-808 ES-1.jpg


  • Excerpt from brochure: Sony TA-F 808 ES

Sony TA-F 808 ES-Prospekt-1993.jpg


Reviews[edit]

  • The 7 and 8 models of the ES series were always virtually the same amplifier with marginally better component placement on the 8 (and a dual power supply on 800ES).
  • Overall top class units on the level of a "smaller" Accuphase, but tonally tuned minimally softer.
  • The phono preamps are among the best I've heard with an OpAmp circuit.
  • However, the price level of used units is now at pure collector and enthusiast level. So certainly not a good price / quality ratio.



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