Sony TA-3650 - 1976-79 - Brushed Aluminum

Up for sale is a beautiful, exceptionally well-preserved Sony TA-3650 from the "Golden Era" of Hi-Fi. This is a robust, middle-of-the-range powerhouse known for its musicality and classic brushed-aluminum aesthetic.

History & Provenance----

I have personally owned and enjoyed this amplifier for over a decade. It has been a rock-solid performer in my setup with zero issues. Before my ownership, it was used in a church environment. Because it spent most of its life in a clean, climate-controlled, and no smoke setting, the internal and external condition is remarkably clean compared to many vintage units found today.

Performance & Sound---

The TA-3650 is celebrated for its warm, detailed sound and high-quality build. It features solid aluminum knobs and satisfying "click" metal toggles. It is a highly versatile unit, capable of being used as a standalone integrated amp or as a dedicated pre-amp/power amp via the rear-panel jumpers.

Technical Specifications----

Power Output: 55 Watts per channel into 8Ω (Stereo)Frequency Response: 5Hz to 40kHzTotal

Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.1% (at rated power)

Damping Factor: 35

Inputs: 2x Phono (MM), Tuner, Aux, 2x Tape loops

Special Controls:Selectable Turnover Frequencies for Bass & Treble.

Presence switch (1kHz boost).

Low and High-cut filters.

Muting switch (-20dB). This is one of the best features on the amp. Takes bad npise from records and makes playback amazing.

MONO switch is really nice as well amd works surpringsly well with a Stereo record.

Dimensions: 430 x 170 x 325 mm

Weight: ~12 kg (Approx. 26.5 lbs)

ConditionFunctional: 10/10. Everything works as intended.

Cosmetic: Very Clean. Brushed aluminum faceplate is in excellent shape; lettering is crisp and intact.

Ive had Record player - cassette and CD hooked up to this as once. For years and years.

Just got a tube amp on a trade and this wont get used after today but needs to!

You womt be dissapointed.