Sony STR-4800SD Vintage Stereo Receiver – 35 WPC

Vintage Sony 35 WPC Stereo Receiver in beautiful condition, freshly serviced.

The Sony STR-4800SD: A Vintage AM/FM Stereo Receiver with Exceptional Performance

Made in Japan, the Sony STR-4800SD is a highly regarded vintage AM/FM stereo receiver from 1976-1978. This classic piece of audio equipment combines a high-performance stereo tuner with a powerful amplifier, delivering 35 watts per channel into 8Ω (though it often exceeds this rating in tests).

Key Features:

Exceptional FM tuner performance with high sensitivity and low distortion

Acoustic compensator with three modes: low, loudness, and presence

Accurate phono preamp with extremely low noise levels

Power amplifier that consistently outperforms its specifications

Versatile inputs including phono, aux, tuner, and tape

Specifications:

Power output: 35 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)

Frequency response: 10Hz to 35kHz

Total harmonic distortion: 0.2%

Input sensitivity: 2.5mV (MM), 250mV (line)

Signal to noise ratio: 70dB (MM), 90dB (line)

FM tuning range: 87.5 – 108 MHz

AM tuning range: 530 – 1605 kHz

Dimensions: 490 x 170 x 415 mm (19.3 x 6.7 x 16.3 inches)
Weight: 13.9 kg (30.6 lbs)

The STR-4800SD has been praised for its warm, rich sound and build quality. It’s a testament to Sony’s commitment to conservative ratings and high-quality manufacturing, often exceeding its published specifications by a significant margin.

This Japanese-made receiver is an excellent choice for vintage audio enthusiasts looking for a reliable, great-sounding piece of equipment that can still hold its own against more modern counterparts.

Asking $495 for this gorgeous, vintage Sony Receiver; buy with confidence and benefit from Radique’s “Bumper to Bumper” warranty and Perpetual trade back policy. Please see our other ad for the same model, which we’ve upgraded with real cherry wood veneer side panels.