When did the Sony ta-1055 amplifier come out?
Matthew Barrera
Published Mar 11, 2026
When did the Sony ta-1055 amplifier come out?
The integrated amplifier Sony TA-1055 was manufactured in 1973-74. Sony also offered 2 updated versions: the TA-1055A (front AUX input replaced with mic mixing potentiometer) and TA-1070 (front AUX input replaced with mic mixing potentiometer and 6.3 mm jack microphone connectors instead of 3.5 mm jacks).
What kind of amplifier does Sony ta-1066 have?
The models Sony TA-1066 and its updated version TA-1090 were also very similar. Typically for this period, the amplifier has very good looks, with the classic silver face and the top cover and sides in wood. The functions are clearly arranged: on the left you will find the power switch and headphone jack (bottom), speaker switches and filters.
When did Sony start making audio amps and receivers?
When you hear the name ‘Sony’, the first thing that comes to mind are probably boring blackface units from the 80’s and 90’s rather than silver beauties from the “golden” years of audio. But this Japanese manufacturer was quite active in the 1970s and made quite a few of very decent amps and receivers.
The integrated amplifier Sony TA-1055 was manufactured in 1973-74. Sony also offered 2 updated versions: the TA-1055A (front AUX input replaced with mic mixing potentiometer) and TA-1070 (front AUX input replaced with mic mixing potentiometer and 6.3 mm jack microphone connectors instead of 3.5 mm jacks).
The models Sony TA-1066 and its updated version TA-1090 were also very similar. Typically for this period, the amplifier has very good looks, with the classic silver face and the top cover and sides in wood. The functions are clearly arranged: on the left you will find the power switch and headphone jack (bottom), speaker switches and filters.
When you hear the name ‘Sony’, the first thing that comes to mind are probably boring blackface units from the 80’s and 90’s rather than silver beauties from the “golden” years of audio. But this Japanese manufacturer was quite active in the 1970s and made quite a few of very decent amps and receivers.
