Vintage Sony 55 WPC Stereo Receiver with Real Cherry STR-5800SD

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Sony STR-5800SD Vintage Stereo Receiver – 55 WPC, Real Cherry

Name: Sony STR-5800SD Vintage Stereo Receiver – 55 WPC, Real Cherry
Brand: Sony
SKU: 10138
Price: 795.00 CAD
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Gorgeous Vintage Sony STR-5800SD 55 WPC Stereo Receiver with Custom Cherry Side Panels (Japan)

Design and Sound

This exceptional Japanese-manufactured Sony STR-5800SD vintage receiver with gorgeous custom cherry wood side panels has undergone our very thorough Level Two service and testing which should ensure many more years of reliable performance ahead. Originally retailing for $500 in 1977, this was Sony’s third-from-the-top receiver model and showcased the company’s commitment to engineering excellence with features that were advanced for its era.

The STR-5800SD delivers 55 watts per channel of pristine audio through Sony’s sophisticated amplifier design, but the real magic lies in its exceptional phono preamplifier stage, which High Fidelity Magazine rated “with the best we’ve experienced” for its uncanny ability to extract every nuance from vinyl records with crystalline clarity and rock-solid bass response. The advanced FM tuner section features multipath detection capability, allowing precise antenna positioning for optimal reception, plus Dolby FM decoding for enhanced dynamic range on compatible broadcasts.

This receiver offers remarkable versatility with three sets of speaker outputs selectable in multiple combinations, bidirectional tape dubbing capability between two deck positions, front-panel auxiliary override for temporary equipment connections, and an external processor loop for seamless integration of equalizers or decoders. The acoustic compensator provides four listening modes including bass boost and presence enhancement, while the sophisticated muting system eliminates inter-station noise during tuning. Now enhanced with beautiful cherry wood side panels, this Sony combines vintage Japanese precision engineering with contemporary aesthetic refinement.

Specifications

Power Output: 55 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo), 75 watts into 4Ω

Frequency Response: 10Hz to 30kHz

Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.2%

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 72dB (MM phono), 90dB (line)

Damping Factor: 40

Input Sensitivity: 2.5mV (MM phono), 250mV (line)

Tuning Range: FM 88-108MHz, AM/MW

FM Sensitivity: Superior with multipath detection

Speaker Load Impedance: 4Ω to 16Ω

Tone Controls: Bass/treble with acoustic compensator modes

Features: Dolby FM, muting, signal strength/multipath meter, three speaker pairs

Inputs: MM phono, auxiliary, two tape monitors, external processor loop

Outputs: 250mV (line), 40mV (DIN), headphone jack

Dimensions: 19.25 x 6.5 x 14.38 inches (489 x 165 x 365 mm)
Weight: 34 lbs (15.4 kg)

This Japanese-crafted Sony STR-5800SD with stunning custom cherry side panels represents one of the finest examples of 1970s receiver engineering, combining exceptional sonic performance with the warmth and elegance of genuine wood craftsmanship.

Caring for Your Ottawa Valley Cherry Wood Panels

The custom cherry wood side panels on this piece are sanded to a silky 320-grit smoothness and hand-finished with boiled linseed oil and a final beeswax polish — no stains, no polyurethane, no synthetics. For tips on keeping them looking their best for decades, including safe cleaners, what to avoid, and how to manage sunlight exposure as the wood develops its natural patina, see our Cherry Wood Cabinet Care Guide.

Buy with confidence and benefit from Radique’s Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and Perpetual Trade-Back Program.

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Additional information

Weight	38 lbs
Dimensions	18.4 × 23.25 × 10.5 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.