When did the Sony STR 6800 SD receiver come out?
James Sullivan When did the Sony STR 6800 SD receiver come out?
While Sony doesn’t attract the same level of interest that Pioneer or Sansui do it does have a fairly rabid following of collectors. Offered from 1977 through 1982 the STR-6800 retailed for around $600.00. It puts out 80 watts per channel and was only one step down from Sony’s top of the line STR-7800 SD stereo.
What’s the power rating of a Sony SD receiver?
It puts out 80 watts per channel and was only one step down from Sony’s top of the line STR-7800 SD stereo. Reviews at the time, and user experience since then, seem to concur that the power rating is low and that Sony really under-spec’d the receiver on paper.
Where can I buy a Sony stereo receiver?
Sony did better with their receiver lines outside the U.S., especially in Canada and Europe. The receiver’s cabinet and faceplate styling was a little behind in some respects compared to the other more mainline stereo brands being sold in the U.S.
Are there smaller siblings to the Sony str-7800sd?
Smaller siblings to the monster STR-7800SD which unfortunately was only available all too briefly and discreetely – but said smaller siblings did sell very well !
While Sony doesn’t attract the same level of interest that Pioneer or Sansui do it does have a fairly rabid following of collectors. Offered from 1977 through 1982 the STR-6800 retailed for around $600.00. It puts out 80 watts per channel and was only one step down from Sony’s top of the line STR-7800 SD stereo.
It puts out 80 watts per channel and was only one step down from Sony’s top of the line STR-7800 SD stereo. Reviews at the time, and user experience since then, seem to concur that the power rating is low and that Sony really under-spec’d the receiver on paper.
Sony did better with their receiver lines outside the U.S., especially in Canada and Europe. The receiver’s cabinet and faceplate styling was a little behind in some respects compared to the other more mainline stereo brands being sold in the U.S.
How many Watts Does a Sony FM receiver have?
Very good receiver with good sound and 110 total watts. This beaut was born in 1977 and weighs in at just under 34 lbs and kicks out jams at 55 watts per channel. MSRP was ~$450! and was considered top-shelf in the Sony line.
