Sony STR-V7 Vintage Stereo Receiver – 150 WPC, Flagship

Sony STR-V7 Flagship Receiver – Monster 150W Vintage Amp Restored, Level 3 Service, Gold Binding Posts, Cherry Wood Panels

Presenting a truly exceptional example of Sony’s most powerful and iconic flagship vintage receiver—the STR-V7. Meticulously restored to our Level 3 service standard and upgraded for ultimate performance and flexibility, this 1970s “monster receiver” combines power, prestige, and style in one breathtaking package.

Why This STR-V7 Stands Out
Sony’s 1970s Flagship Model: The top of the V-Series line, delivering 150 watts per channel of authoritative Class AB power. Legendary among collectors for its dynamic slam, precision, and rich musical warmth.

Radique Level 3 Restoration: All critical capacitors refreshed, controls and switches cleaned + relubricated, relays and protection circuits tested, tuner aligned, and output bias expertly matched for flawless operation.

Tasteful Custom Upgrades:

Gold-plated 5-way binding posts (bananas/spades/bare wire) – massive upgrade from weak factory spring clips.

Discrete pre-out / main-in RCAs – an audiophile essential for bi-amping, external processors, or system expansion (a feature Sony never included).

Handcrafted Ottawa Valley Cherry side panels – richer and more elegant than the original walnut; a visual showpiece.

Technical Specifications
Power Output: 150 W/ch RMS (8Ω, 20–20,000 Hz, <0.03% THD, both channels driven)

Frequency Response: 5 Hz – 50 kHz (±1 dB)

Input Sensitivity: Phono MM (2.5mV/50kΩ), Aux/Tuner (150mV/50kΩ)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 95 dB (Aux), 78 dB (Phono)

Damping Factor: 70

Pre-out / Main-in RCA pairs (custom upgrade)

Heavy-duty toroidal transformer and dual power supply

Superb FM/AM tuner with analog linear dial and multipath indicator

Weight: 62 lbs (28 kg)

Dimensions: 21.2″ x 6.85″ x 17.95″ (540 × 174 × 456 mm)

Controls: Bass / Mid / Treble, Loudness, Variable filters, Dual tape monitor, Speaker A/B/C

Design & Presence
The STR-V7 exudes late-1970s industrial luxury—milled aluminum faceplate, rigid chassis, and serious build quality. With the addition of handcrafted Ottawa Valley Cherry side panels, this unit elevates itself even beyond factory presentation, becoming a timeless flagship showpiece for your home audio system.

Asking $3195; buy with confidence and benefit from Radique’s “Bumper to Bumper” warranty and Perpetual trade back policy.