Sony TA-2000F - High End Vintage Solid State Preamp - Pre "ES"
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- From The Vintage Knob:
Very successful preamplifier and updated FET version of the original and equally successful TA-2000.
Differences lie in a better shielding of the vertical printed circuits and some changes of controls topology : the tape-head input, for instance, was replaced by "modern" selectors and dubbing functions, the front line output jack was deemed redundant and the center / mono output was deprived from its own level potentiometer.
The phono section was however greatly expanded.
According to owners of both versions, the FETs in the circuits didn't seem to make that much of a difference with the original TA-2000, but the "F" is much more convenient to use due to the modernization of the controls and functions.
Unlike the original 2000 but like many other contemporary Sony components, the back panel is articulated and opens down to allow very easy access to all the sections and plug-in PCBs.
Btw, the knurled knobs were export-only : Japanese units kept the original smooth ones of the TA-2000 and added a little "F" badge on the top right corner of the front.
Sony kept the 2000F available in Japan much longer than elsewhere and even after the introduction (and shelving...) of the TAE-8450. The reason is simple : the 2000F sold like hotcakes - worldwide !
By way of the 1971 revision, the TA-2000 stereo preamplifier remained a bestseller between 1968 and 1976.
It was part of the units taken as reference in build quality when Sony started to work on the ESPRIT series because, in 1978, it still was impressive. And it still is today.
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Those early Sony amps were built like tanks! I had an old str-6060 in college. My dad still has it and it runs like a champ.
Indeed, we wish they still made them like this today...
Beautiful example of 70's faceplate gear!
That was purchased new in Hong Kong, which was the only 220V market these were sold in at the time. My personal 2000f also is ex HK. Smooth knob versions are Japanese market only, Jagged knobs were for export.
Yes, this preamp is great👍In my setup is one of this and a "TA 3200F" playing. I'm happy with this since many years.
Its looks so clean , is it refurbished? Volume knobs can get from any source?
Very nice (& minty) pc. of vintage Sony. What are those 'foam' looking pads inside on the back upright boards??
Hi! I know this was done 3 yrs ago so I am just hoping that you will pick this up. I have just received out of Japan the Sony ta 2000f set at 100v. I live in Australia which is 240v, looking at the selector switch I could set it to 220v which is okay but I can't move it. I've unscrewed the 2 screws to see, just a mass of wires. Can you identify what I need to do to set it to my countries setting ? I tried to pull it up, thinking then I can swivel it, but I dare not force it as it is stuck. Thanks Alain
What’s the difference between this “F” version and older version?
TA2000 vs. TA2000f??
F is fet
Brother you sound like the angry Video game Nerd 🤓