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Tag Archives: Sony TA-5650
Upcoming Projects for 2026
Having had a chance to unpack some of my shop from storage and settle in to the new space, I’ve got an idea of what projects I’ll be working on myself in between projects with my shop partner. Bose Active … Continue reading
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Tagged Bose, cw, electronics, hmv 444, radio, Sony TA-5650, stereo, Technology, vintage stereo
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Sony TA-5650 VFET Integrated Stereo Amplifier Overhaul
Cross-posted from the Rain City Audio Repair Blog: I recently got to work on a very interesting piece of vintage stereo gear from the golden age of hi-fi in the ’70s, the Sony TA-5650 VFET Integrated Stereo Amplifier. It’s a … Continue reading
Posted in Audio, Electronics, Hi-Fi, Projects, Vintage
Tagged amplifier, bias diode, capacitor replacement, integrated stereo amplifier, overhaul, Sony, Sony TA-5650, stereo amplifier, varactor diode, VFET
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