Integrated Stereo Amplifier TA-F444ES

Sony Corporation; Tokyo

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  • Year
  • 1984–1987
  • Category
  • Audio Amplifier or -mixer
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 225248

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • Hi-Fi equipment
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 120; 220; 240 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - This model requires external speaker(s).
  • Power out
  • 160 W (220 W max.)
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Integrated Stereo Amplifier TA-F444ES - Sony Corporation; Tokyo
  • Shape
  • Book-shelf unit.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 430 x 130 x 430 mm / 16.9 x 5.1 x 16.9 inch
  • Notes

  • A hi-fi stereo integrated amplifier with power output of 80 watts RMS per channel into 8 ohms, housed in a black metal case. With a jack for headphones, RCA phono sockets for input Phono, Tuner, CD and Aux, for input/output 2 tape recorders, terminals for 2 pairs of loudspeakers (A and B) and an AC outlet.

    System
    Power amplifier section
    Legato linear, pure-complementary, triple-Darlington OCL SEPP DC power
    amplifier with all stages direct coupled, Constant current shunt regulator
    Preamplifier section
    Equalizer section : Low-noise ICL equalizer amp (MC or MM cartridge load selectable).
    Audio Current Transfer section : Bridge-balance type voltage-to-current converter
    with DC servo amp

    Specification  
    Continuous RMS power output
    both channels driven at 20Hz-20kHz    		  
    AEP Model: 105 + 105 watts into 6Ω (0.006% THD)
      80 + 80 watts into 8Ω (0.004% THD)
    E, UK Model: 110 + 110 watts into 4Ω (0.008% THD)
      80 + 80 watts into 8Ω (0.004% THD)
    US, Canadian Model: 100 + 100 watts into 4Ω (0.008% THD)
      80 + 80 watts into 8Ω (0.004% THD)
    G-AEP Model: 110 + 110 watts into 4Ω (0.015% THD)
      80 + 80 watts into 8Ω (0.006% THD)
    Power bandwidth (IHF) 5Hz - 80kHz
    Dynamic range  
      TUNER, AUX, CD, TAPE 1,2: 120dB
    Channel separation (at 1kHz)  
      PHONO
      TUNER, AUX, CD, TAPE 1,2    		 MC: 80dB, MM: 95dB
    100dB
    Frequency response  
      PHONO
      TUNER, AUX, CD, TAPE 1,2    		 RIAA equalization curve ±0.2 dB
    5Hz - 200kHz +0dB,-3dB
    Damping factor 125 (8Ω, 1 kHz)
    Inputs Sensitivity/Impedance  
      PHONO MM:
      PHONO MC 40Ω load:
      PHONO MC 3Ω load:
      TUNER, AUX, CD TAPE 1,2    		 2.5mV  /50kΩ
    0.17mV / 100Ω
    0.17mV / 40Ω
    150mV / 50kΩ
    Signal/Noise
    weighting network/input level    		  
      PHONO MM
      PHONO MC
      TUNER, AUX, CD TAPE 1,2    		 87dB (83dB IHF) / (A, 2.5mV)
    70dB (73dB IHF) / (A, 170µV)
    97dB (102dB IHF) / (A, 150mV)
    Outputs  
    REC OUT 1,2 Voltage 150mV, Impedance 1kΩ
    SPEAKER A, B  
      AEP Model
      US, Canadian, UK, G-AEP, E Model    		 6 - 16Ω
    4 - 16Ω
    HEADPHONES low and high impedance
    Subsonic filter 6dB/octave attenuation below 15Hz

    Version/Power Requirements/Consumption
    US Model  / 120V AC 60Hz  / 260W
    Canadian Model  / 120V AC 60Hz  / 500VA
    AEP Model  / 220V AC 50/60Hz  / 195W
    UK Model  / 240V AC 50/60Hz  / 210W
    G-AEP Model  / 220V AC 50/60Hz  / 210W
    E Model  / 120/220/240V AC 50/60Hz  / 210W

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 13.5 kg / 29 lb 11.8 oz (29.736 lb)
  • Source of data
  • -- Original prospect or advert
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (1984 Sony Audio catalogue)
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original prospect or advert (1987 Die Sony ES-Linie katalog)
  • Literature/Schematics (2)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (Service manual TA-F444ES dated 1984)

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