Sony TA-1630 integrated amplifier — front panel with volume and function controls
Sony TA-1630 — angled view showing the walnut-finish side panels
Sony TA-1630 — angled view from the opposite side showing the vented top
Sony TA-1630 — front and top view showing the ventilated cover
Sony TA-1630 — rear panel with inputs, speaker terminals and AC outlets
Sony TA-1630 integrated amplifier — front panel with volume and function controls
Sony TA-1630 — angled view showing the walnut-finish side panels
Sony TA-1630 — angled view from the opposite side showing the vented top
Sony TA-1630 — front and top view showing the ventilated cover
Sony TA-1630 — rear panel with inputs, speaker terminals and AC outlets
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Sony TA-1630 Vintage Integrated Amplifier – 22 WPC

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Sony TA-1630 22 WPC Integrated Stereo Amplifier – Classic 1970s Style with original Walnut finish side Panels, Level One Service

This handsome vintage Sony TA-1630 embodies the warmth and reliability of 1970s Japanese audio—all in a sleek package with iconic walnut finish side panels and brushed-silver face. This unit has received our Level One service and thorough testing, ensuring many more years of reliable performance for your music enjoyment.

The TA-1630 delivers a musical 22 watts per channel into 8 ohms, more than enough to drive most bookshelf or floorstanding speakers with satisfying dynamics and detail. Renowned for its clear, non-fatiguing sound and beautiful stereo imaging, the TA-1630 makes both analog and digital sources come alive with warmth and precision. Its punchy amplifier section features discrete output transistors and rugged construction throughout, while well-laid-out control ergonomics and smooth-travel knobs showcase classic Sony design.

With inputs for phono (moving magnet), three line-level sources (tuner, aux, tape), and A/B speaker switching, the TA-1630 is equally at home as the centerpiece of a vintage hi-fi setup or as a distinctive addition to a modern room. Headphone lovers will appreciate its quiet, detailed output, and the power meter LEDs add a touch of flair to your listening sessions.

Specifications

Power Output: 22 watts/channel (8Ω, 20–20,000 Hz, <1% THD)

Frequency Response: 10Hz–70kHz (aux input, ±1 dB)

Inputs: Phono (MM), Tuner, Aux, Tape (record/play)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 85dB (aux), 70dB (phono)

Controls: Bass, Treble, Balance, Loudness, High filter, Source direct

Speaker Outputs: A/B selectable (up to two pairs)

Headphone Output: Standard 1/4″ jack

Cabinet: Classic metal chassis with original faux walnut vinyl-wrapped woodgrain side panels

Dimensions: 16.9 x 4.2 x 10.6 inches (430 x 107 x 270 mm)
Weight: 17.6 lbs (8 kg)

This serviced Sony TA-1630 offers timeless build quality, vintage style, and real-world performance for vinyl, streaming, and everyday listening. A collector’s favorite and a joy for any audiophile or vintage hi-fi enthusiast—thoroughly tested and ready to shine for years to come.

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Weight21 lbs
Dimensions14.6 × 21 × 8.2 in
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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.

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