The Fez Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Here is the latest acquisition. Only had this one for less than a week. It had a weak LHC output issue, but thanks to an emergency after hours visit to the "vintage doctor" all is good! I have been researching Sony gear for a little while now. I have one other Sony power amp from the late 1970's. The big ESPRIT is beautifully built and sounds superb. Finished in a very nice dark bronze anodized alloy finish. It's a piece of work this one!! For those not too familiar with the best Sony ever made (IMO) more info here.... http://www.thevintageknob.org/sony-TA-N902.html 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juicester Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 lovely. always had a soft spot for high end sony gear - it oozes class and simplicity. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy124 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 She certainly is a piece of work! and looks as good inside as outside The quick listen I had last night confirms that she sounds as good as she looks! Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fez Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 Certainly -- It's a very nice power amplifier. A true dual mono (in stereo mode) Class A performer. It has wonderful seperation and incredible imaging. That's my initial impression. I'm looking fwd to comparing this amp to the vfet TA-N7B The TA-N902 can also be run in mono. Just need to find another one -- to run as monoblocks. :o 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasebass Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 @The Fez had a good listen to this amp yesterday with a decent TT and phono stage and yes ......its very impressive.. Me liked a lot!! Tase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fez Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 ..getting close to give the BIG ESPRIT another blast... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeromelang Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 (edited) Wah, nice!. I've got a Sony TA-ER1 lying around unused and I need a matching Sony power amp.... Edited September 17, 2017 by jeromelang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshG Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 How does it hold up against your over VFet's? I'm assuming this is top dog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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