Sony TA-E 77 ESD

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Sony
• Model: TA-E 77 ESD
• Years of manufacture: 1987 - 1989
• Made in: Japan
• Color: BLACK
• Remote control: yes
• Power consumption: 30 Watt
• Dimensions (W/H/D): 470 x 130 x 370 mm
• Weight: 13 Kg
• Original price approx.: 2'500 DM

Connections

Connections Audio:

• 1 x Digital (DAT) OUT Coax

1 x Digital (DAT) IN Coax 1 x Digital OUT coax

• 1 x Digital IN coax
• 2 x Analog-OUT Stereo R L (DAT) Cinch
• 2 x Analog-OUT Stereo R L (Adaptor) Cinch
• 2 x Analog-IN Stereo R L (Adaptor) Cinch
• 2 x Analog Phono MM/MC IN (adaptor) Stereo R L Cinch
• 3 x 2 Analog-IN Stereo R L (Tuner / CD / Aux) Cinch
• 2 x 2 Analog-IN Stereo R L (Tape 1 / Tape 2) Cinch

2 x 2 Analog-OUT Stereo R L (Tape 1 / Tape 2) Cinch 2 x 2 Analog-OUT Stereo R L Cinch

Connections Video:

• 3 x 2 Video IN Audio R L Cinch
• 2 x 2 Video OUT Audio R L Cinch

3 x Video IN Cinch yellow 2 x Video OUT Cinch yellow

• 1 x Video OUT Monitor Cinch yellow
• 2 x S-Video IN 5-pole
• 1 x S-Video OUT S-Video 5-pole
• 1 x S-Video OUT Monitor S-Video 5-pin
• 2 x 2 S-Video OUT Audio R L Cinch

Other connections:

• 1 connector for remote control cable
• One switched mains socket

Technical Data

• Frequency range: 3 - 300 kHz
• Degree of distortion at 0.001
• Signal-to-noise ratio approx. 105 dB / 95 dB (Phono MM) / 83 dB (Phono MC)

Special Features

• Built-in double D/A converter
• Infrared remote control
• Wooden cheeks (removable)

Comments

• Other preamplifiers of the same series:
• Sony TA-E 77 ES
• Sony TA-E 77 ESD

• Other power amplifiers of the same series:
• Sony TA-N 77 ES

The Sony solution for uncompromising HiFi purists, first part. The high-end preamplifier TA-E77ESD with infrared remote control: Automatic sampling frequency detection (32/44, 1/48 kHz) * Digital inputs * Digital output * 4-fold oversampling with digital filter * Built-in double D/A converter * Acoustically tuned G-chassis * Oversized power supply with extremely high filter capacities * 12-fold function selector * Direct switch for optimal playback of CD or DAT * Rec-out selector * Control outputs for 2 stereo power amplifiers, switchable 1st power amplifier, 2nd power amplifier, 1st and 2nd power amplifier, 1st and 2nd power amplifier, 1st and 2nd power amplifier. Phono input for MM and MC systems * Video inputs for picture and sound * Monitor output for TV * Adjustable operating frequencies of the sound setting * Gold-plated input and output sockets.

Pictures

• Extract from brochure: Sony TA-E 77 ESD

Reviews

• Review by "Mackers": [[1]]

Links

• Data at "The Vintage Knob": [[2]]