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Sony ES STR-DA555ES 5.1 AVR 600W — Phono, Preouts

Sony ES STR-DA555ES 5.1 AVR 600W — Phono, Preouts

Name: Sony ES STR-DA555ES 5.1 AVR 600W — Phono, Preouts
Brand: Sony
SKU: 12826
Price: 345.00 CAD
Availability: InStock

$345.00

120 watts into each of five channels, 600 watts in total, from Sony’s Elevated Standard line in 1999 — and 35 pounds of chassis to go with it. Two DSP engines, a 24-bit for Dolby Digital and DTS and a 32-bit for the soundfields, with an Analog Direct mode that bypasses both. MM phono, full 5.1 preouts and two subwoofer outputs. Level One serviced here; remote included.

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Sony ES STR-DA555ES 5.1 AVR 600W — Phono, Preouts, High Power and Excellent Build Quality

Sony’s ES (Elevated Standard) series represents the pinnacle of the company’s consumer audio engineering, and the STR-DA555ES sits at the heart of that lineup as a feature-rich, powerfully built 5.1 channel AV receiver from 1999.

Delivering 120 watts per channel across all five channels, the DA555ES offers serious power for both home theater and two-channel stereo listening. Dual DSP engines handle surround decoding separately from acoustic soundfield processing — a 24-bit engine for Dolby Digital and DTS decoding and a 32-bit engine for Sony’s extensive Cinema Studio EX and Digital Concert Hall soundfield modes. An Analog Direct mode bypasses all digital processing entirely, allowing pure analog sources such as vinyl to pass through with minimal signal path interference — a feature serious stereo listeners will appreciate.

Connectivity is exceptionally generous for its era. Four optical and two coaxial digital inputs accommodate virtually any digital source, while a full complement of analog inputs covers Phono (MM), CD, MD/DAT, Tape, TV/SAT, DVD/LD, and three video inputs with S-Video and composite switching. Component video switching handles two inputs and one output for higher-resolution video sources. The tape monitor loop can also serve as an insert point for an external equalizer or signal processor.

The pre-amplifier outputs for all five channels plus dual subwoofer outputs provide a genuine upgrade path — the amplifier section can be bypassed entirely in favour of an external power amplifier while retaining the DA555ES as a full-featured surround preamp/processor. Front A and B speaker outputs with binding post terminals add further flexibility. A switchable 4/8 ohm impedance selector ensures compatibility with a wide range of speaker loads. Two switched AC outlets on the rear panel round out the connectivity.

Includes a compatible remote control, tested and confirmed to operate all primary functions.

At 16 kg (35.3 lbs), this is a seriously built receiver that reflects the ES philosophy of audio-first engineering, with a robust power supply and substantial chassis construction. The front panel features a clean, understated design with a flip-down door concealing the full array of setup controls.

This unit has undergone our Level One service and testing which should ensure many more years of reliable performance ahead.

Specifications:

Power output: 120 watts per channel into 8 ohms (all five channels)

Total system power: 600 watts

Surround formats: Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic

DSP engines: 24-bit (decoding) + 32-bit (soundfields)

Digital inputs: 4 optical (Toslink), 2 coaxial (RCA)

Digital output: 1 optical (Toslink, PCM only)

Analog inputs: Phono (MM, 2.5 mV), CD, MD/DAT, Tape, TV/SAT, DVD/LD, Video 1, Video 2, Video 3 (front panel)

5.1 channel direct input for external decoders

Pre-amplifier outputs: front L/R, surround L/R, center, dual subwoofer (7 total)

2nd zone audio/video output

Video switching: composite, S-Video, and component (2 in / 1 out)

Speaker outputs: Front A, Front B, Center, Surround (binding post)

Impedance selector: 4 ohm / 8 ohm

AM/FM tuner

Headphone output: gold-plated 1/4-inch jack

AC outlets: 2 switched (120W/1A max)

Analog Direct mode

Compatible remote control included

Dimensions: (Width x Height x Depth) 17 x 6.3 x 16.1 inches (430 x 160 x 410 mm)

Weight: 35.3 lbs (16 kg)

A powerful and versatile ES-grade receiver with exceptional connectivity, full pre-amplifier outputs, and the kind of build quality that defines Sony’s flagship line. An excellent foundation for a high-performance home theater or stereo system.

Backed by Radique Audio’s Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and our Perpetual Trade-Back Program, you can purchase with confidence.

$345.00

Additional information

Weight	37.3 lbs
Dimensions	20.1 × 21 × 10.3 in

About brand

Sony at Radique

We service Sony, too. Bring us your own Sony receivers, amplifiers, tuners, CD players and cassette decks, Walkman-size players included for repair, servicing or restoration (not reel-to-reel decks), with a 90-day warranty on the work. See our Audio Service page

Sony began in Tokyo in 1946, founded by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita, and it helped bring the world the Walkman and the compact disc. We carry Sony stereo and AV receivers, CD players, cassette decks, amplifiers and speakers. We've had more than 220 Sony listings so far, covering more than 185 different models. Every used Sony here is inspected, tested and serviced as required, then photographed in-house and covered by our Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and Perpetual Trade-Back Program. Don't see the model you want? Tell us on First Dibs and we'll email you when one arrives.

Sony models we've sold more than once include the TC-K61 cassette deck, the CDP-CE305 and CDP-C335 CD players, the STR-DA5700ES AV receiver and the STR-4800SD stereo receiver.

The Sony story, 1946 to today

Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita founded Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo ("Totsuko") in Tokyo in 1946, growing out of a radio repair business Ibuka had started the year before. The company was renamed Sony in 1958.

Tape and transistors. The G-model tape recorder of 1950 is described as Japan's first, and the TR-55 transistor radio of 1955 was the first Sony-branded product.

ES. Sony describes the TA-1120 integrated amplifier of 1965 as the first all-silicon-transistor stereo amplifier and dates its ES ("Elevated Standard") line from it.

Walkman and CD. The Walkman went on sale in Japan in July 1979. Sony worked with Philips on the compact disc, and Sony's CDP-101 was among the first CD players on sale in Japan in October 1982. Sony still makes ES AV receivers.

Which Sony is which?

STR receivers: stereo receivers from the late 1960s on, such as the STR-6120, and later AV receivers, including ES models.

TA amplifiers and ES separates: from the TA-1120 to the TA-E86 preamplifier and TA-N86 power amplifier (1978).

CDP CD players: from the CDP-101 (1982) and CDP-701ES (1983) to changers such as the CDP-CE305 and CDP-C335 we sell often.

TC tape decks: reel-to-reel recorders until 1985, and cassette decks such as the TC-K61 and the three-head TC-K777ES.

SS speakers: such as the SS-G7 floorstanders of 1978.

Buying used Sony: what to check

CD players. Open and close the drawer several times; hesitation can be an early sign of trouble. Laser pickups wear, skipping is a symptom, and tray belts age.

Cassette decks. Belts dry out and cause slipping or uneven playback, and worn heads dull the sound. Run fast-forward and rewind, and check Dolby.

Amplifiers and receivers. Noisy switches and dirty relay contacts cause many faults, and bias settings drift with age. On tuners, look for blown bulbs and broken dial cords.

Everything we list is inspected, tested and serviced as required here, and comes with our warranty.