Audiophile Quality Sonys Flagship Range Elevated Series Sony Fa-30es 100w Dual Mono Circuitry Champagne Edition Pristine Condition With Original Remote

One of the Greats from Sony

Sony FA30ES is a premium, high-fidelity stereo integrated amplifier from Sony’s prestigious Elevated Standard (ES) series. Released in the late 1990s and manufactured in Japan, it is highly regarded by audiophiles for its exceptionally clean soundstage, robust power delivery, and high-end build quality featuring MOS-FET drive circuitry.

Technical Specifications

The amplifier offers the following core performance ratings

Power Output (8 Ohms): 80W to 100W per channel (stereo).

Power Output (4 Ohms): 120W per channel.

Frequency Response: 5Hz to 60kHz.

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.008% to 0.05%.

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 75dB for MM phono, 100dB for line level inputs. [1, 2]

Key Design Features

MOS-FET Design: Utilizes metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors to mimic the warm, pleasing sound signature of valve/tube amplifiers while maintaining solid-state reliability.

Toroidal Transformer: Equipped with a heavy-duty toroidal power supply block to guarantee minimal magnetic interference and clean electrical power.

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Dual Mono Layout: Features an internal construction separating the left and right audio channels to drastically optimize stereo channel separation and lower cross-talk. [1]

Phono Pre-amp: Includes built-in support for both Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) vinyl turntables. [1]

Bi-Wiring Terminals: Built with specialized A and B speaker output terminals configured specifically to facilitate bi-wiring for high-end speakers

The Sony TA-FA30ES is a premium, mid-range stereo integrated amplifier from Sony's highly regarded Elevated Standard (ES) series. Manufactured in Japan around the late 1990s (roughly 1998–2001), it represents the tail end of the golden era of Japanese analog hifi before home theater receivers took over market dominance. [1, 2, 3]

Key Technical Specifications

Power Output: Delivering 80 watts per channel into 8 ohms and up to 120 watts per channel into 4 ohms. [1]

Amplification Circuit: Utilizes high-quality MOSFET output transistors, which are known for providing a warmer, more tube-like analog audio characteristics. [1, 2]

Power Supply: Built with a massive, heavy-duty toroidal power transformer to maintain clean current and low noise floor during intense dynamic peaks. [1]

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): Exceptionally clean output rated at 0.008% THD under rated power load. [1, 2]

Phono Stage: Built-in high-quality phono preamplifier supporting both MM (Moving Magnet) and MC (Moving Coil) turntable cartridges. [1, 2, 3]

Design & Build Philosophy

The TA-FA30ES is engineered using a dual-mono output structure layout. This internal symmetry severely reduces crosstalk, keeping the left and right channel signals completely isolated for a wider, more distinct stereo soundstage. The speaker terminals are optimized for bi-wiring setups, giving enthusiasts the ability to drive high-end, split-crossover loudspeakers efficiently. [1]

Unlike its older predecessor (the TA-FA3ES), the 30ES variant explicitly optimized user convenience by integrating full infra-red remote control