Sony STR-AV880 Vintage Stereo Receiver – 110 WPC, MM/MC Phono
$247.00
110 watts a channel into 8 ohms at 0.006% distortion, with a phono stage that switches between moving magnet and moving coil from the front panel. Introduced around 1986 as an A/V control centre — toroidal transformer, FM/AM presets, speaker A and B, tape loops, 21.2 lbs. Made in Japan. Very good condition.
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Sony STR-AV880 Stereo Receiver 110WPC – Japan, MM/MC Phono
This Japanese-made Sony STR-AV880 stereo receiver delivers a very powerful 110 watts per channel into 8 ohms, making it an excellent choice for driving demanding speakers in a serious two-channel or vintage-inspired home theatre system, in very good condition.
Beyond its substantial power reserves, the STR-AV880 also features a high-quality phono stage with switchable moving-magnet/moving-coil support, giving vinyl listeners a flexible, built-in solution for a wide range of cartridges without needing an external phono preamp. Introduced around 1986 as an audio/video control center, it combines classic analogue power with useful flexibility, including multiple line-level inputs, tape loops, and robust speaker outputs. Its toroidal power transformer and large filter capacitors help give it real current capability and dynamic headroom, which translates into strong control over bass and confident volume in larger rooms. The front panel layout is clean and functional, with clear input selection, tone controls, and well-placed volume and balance knobs, making it easy to live with day to day despite its vintage origins. This unit is in very good overall condition for its age, with presentable cosmetics and all primary functions working as intended.
Key features and specifications:
Power output: 110 watts per channel into 8 ohms (stereo)
Frequency response: 5 Hz – 100 kHz (line level)
Total harmonic distortion: 0.006% (at rated power, 8 ohms)
Tuner section: FM/AM with preset memory and digital display
Phono stage: MM/MC-capable phono input with front-panel selection
Inputs: phono, CD/aux, video/line inputs, tape loops (labels vary slightly by market)
Outputs: speaker A/B terminals, tape outputs, headphone jack
No digital inputs or outputs (analogue-era receiver)
Original remote model: RM-U880 (remote not included unless explicitly stated)
Country of manufacture: Made in Japan
Dimensions and weight:
Dimensions: (Width x Height x Depth) 16.9 x 5.1 x 13.6 inches (430 x 130 x 345 mm)
Weight: 21.2 lbs (9.6 kg)
At just over 21 lbs with a toroidal transformer and substantial internal power supply, this STR-AV880 reflects serious 1980s Sony engineering focused on clean, high-current power and a capable onboard phono section rather than features for their own sake. For listeners who appreciate a very powerful, Japanese-made stereo receiver with strong MM/MC vinyl support and excellent drive capability, this unit in very good condition is a compelling option.
Backed by Radique Audio’s 90-day warranty and our perpetual trade-back policy, you can purchase with confidence.
| Weight | 23.2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 17.6 × 20.9 × 9.1 in |
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.
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