I've aquired some Sony HiFi and Sony Audio Rack - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

paulfargher · 23rd Apr 2019, 9:23 pm

Good evening all Im looking for some help trying to asses if the below equipment is any good and if so is there any value attached to it?
I would be grateful for any information on the kit especially the audio rack as I cannot find any information about it
Ive recently aquired the following as complete set of Sony equipment
Stereo Amp TA 2650
Tape Deck TC 186SD
Tuner ST2950F
Record Deck PS 1700
Audio Rack SU1700, teak rack designed to take all the above with glass door for LPs
They all work and in great condition.
Thanks in advance
Paul

paulsherwin · 23rd Apr 2019, 9:39 pm

This is a nice mid market hifi system from the late 70s. Unfortunately the components don't seem to be very sought after so it's not worth a fortune. At a guess the complete system is worth £100-£200 but you never know, and there may be some desirable attribute to it which I don't know about.

It's likely to need some servicing before it can be used - switch cleaner in the controls and switches, new belts for the cassette and record decks, new stylus or cartridge etc. It's also possible there may be more serious faults.

paulfargher · 24th Apr 2019, 8:40 am

Thanks

Studio263 · 24th Apr 2019, 11:06 am

That was briefly in the UK catalogue in the 1976 season. The units were all middle of the range, nothing special but not the cheap ones either. The speakers were designed to complement the cabinet, they were about the same height and of matching appearance. For some markets there was an extra unit where yours has a blanked-off metal trim with 'audio rack' written on it - either a timer unit or a TV sound tuner went there. I had a UK spec one some years ago, it was pretty good (if a little large).

It is most valuable if sold as separate components. £100 each for the amplifier and the turntable, £50 each for the tuner and the cassette assuming that they are mint and work perfectly. Even small defects (noisy controls, tired rewind, worn out stylus, general tattyness) slash these figures to less than half. This represents eBay prices with the right of return if defective, not forum or car boot values. The value of the rack sadly is zero.

paulsherwin · 24th Apr 2019, 11:33 am

The complete setup may appeal to the 'retro' market (which is not the same as the vintage hifi market). As said, everything would need to work and be in good cosmetic condition to attract interest from there.

The amp is quite meaty for 1976 - most mid market amps were 30wpc at that time.

paulfargher · 28th Apr 2019, 7:53 pm

Thanks all for the observations I really appreciate them ...

Studio263 · 30th Apr 2019, 9:51 am

Here's a picture of it when it was new. This one has the lesser 22W version of the amplifier; yours is the 40W model. The one tuner is shared by both of these, you don't get a choice about that. The loudspeakers shown are for the UK market, this system was sold with bigger / better ones in other markets (Germany, Japan etc).

23rd Apr 2019, 9:23 pm	#1
paulfargher Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Llanharan, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, UK. Posts: 3	I've aquired some Sony HiFi and Sony Audio Rack Good evening all Im looking for some help trying to asses if the below equipment is any good and if so is there any value attached to it? I would be grateful for any information on the kit especially the audio rack as I cannot find any information about it Ive recently aquired the following as complete set of Sony equipment Stereo Amp TA 2650 Tape Deck TC 186SD Tuner ST2950F Record Deck PS 1700 Audio Rack SU1700, teak rack designed to take all the above with glass door for LPs They all work and in great condition. Thanks in advance Paul Attached Thumbnails

23rd Apr 2019, 9:39 pm	#2
paulsherwin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 27,946	Re: Ive aquired some Sony HiFi and Sony Audio Rack This is a nice mid market hifi system from the late 70s. Unfortunately the components don't seem to be very sought after so it's not worth a fortune. At a guess the complete system is worth £100-£200 but you never know, and there may be some desirable attribute to it which I don't know about. It's likely to need some servicing before it can be used - switch cleaner in the controls and switches, new belts for the cassette and record decks, new stylus or cartridge etc. It's also possible there may be more serious faults.

24th Apr 2019, 8:40 am	#3
paulfargher Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Llanharan, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, UK. Posts: 3	Re: Ive aquired some Sony HiFi and Sony Audio Rack Thanks

24th Apr 2019, 11:06 am	#4
Studio263 Octode Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hampshire, UK. Posts: 1,577	Re: I've aquired some Sony HiFi and Sony Audio Rack That was briefly in the UK catalogue in the 1976 season. The units were all middle of the range, nothing special but not the cheap ones either. The speakers were designed to complement the cabinet, they were about the same height and of matching appearance. For some markets there was an extra unit where yours has a blanked-off metal trim with 'audio rack' written on it - either a timer unit or a TV sound tuner went there. I had a UK spec one some years ago, it was pretty good (if a little large). It is most valuable if sold as separate components. £100 each for the amplifier and the turntable, £50 each for the tuner and the cassette assuming that they are mint and work perfectly. Even small defects (noisy controls, tired rewind, worn out stylus, general tattyness) slash these figures to less than half. This represents eBay prices with the right of return if defective, not forum or car boot values. The value of the rack sadly is zero.

24th Apr 2019, 11:33 am	#5
paulsherwin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 27,946	Re: I've aquired some Sony HiFi and Sony Audio Rack The complete setup may appeal to the 'retro' market (which is not the same as the vintage hifi market). As said, everything would need to work and be in good cosmetic condition to attract interest from there. The amp is quite meaty for 1976 - most mid market amps were 30wpc at that time.

28th Apr 2019, 7:53 pm	#6
paulfargher Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Llanharan, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, UK. Posts: 3	Re: I've aquired some Sony HiFi and Sony Audio Rack Thanks all for the observations I really appreciate them ...

30th Apr 2019, 9:51 am	#7
Studio263 Octode Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hampshire, UK. Posts: 1,577	Re: I've aquired some Sony HiFi and Sony Audio Rack Here's a picture of it when it was new. This one has the lesser 22W version of the amplifier; yours is the 40W model. The one tuner is shared by both of these, you don't get a choice about that. The loudspeakers shown are for the UK market, this system was sold with bigger / better ones in other markets (Germany, Japan etc). Attached Thumbnails