sony ta fa30 es

[Pieoftheday]

Hi all, does anyone have an experience of the Sony ta fa30 es amp? Are they any good? What should I be paying for one in good nick? Thanks in advance as I'm going to the pub:)

[Macca]

Last 3 on uk ebay went for £171, £102 and £53

The £171 was in the champagne finish so would appear this is desirable.

Good call on the pub it is about that time - although I will drink at home, it is cheaper, I can smoke and the music is much better ;)

[Marco]

Is this a vintage item? If so, the question should've been asked in Past Masters. If not, it's ok here.

Marco.

[struth]

late 90's/ early 2000 I think.

[Ronksley]

I picked up one of these earlier in year for about £120
Really glad I did
I would describe the sound as very detailed, if I was being really critical I would say possible a bit dry
Have had it connected to Castle Warwicks and KEF Coda III and sound great with both
Used the Sony in place of a old NAD 3020i and straight away was really pleased quite a leap upwards sound wise

[Puffin]

I have a Sony TA-FB940R. Don't know where in the Sony stable this fits with the FA30, but it is a very good amp.

[Pieoftheday]

Thanks for the replies, there is one not bay, best part of £200 seems a tad steep I think then! Martin, I wish we'd stayed in,it seemed someone in every pub wanted to kick off!! Rob, had a ta fb940r and yes a nice amp, another' wish I'd kept that' bit of kit

[Ronksley]

Thanks for the replies, there is one not bay, best part of £200 seems a tad steep I think then! Martin, I wish we'd stayed in,it seemed someone in every pub wanted to kick off!! Rob, had a ta fb940r and yes a nice amp, another' wish I'd kept that' bit of kit

Nearly £200 is probably a reasonable price but more than I would pay now as I am skint
Mine didnt come with a remote and has some scratches
I have been looking at other Sony ES kit but only the really cheap stuff

[Pieoftheday]

:eyebrows:;)
Nearly £200 is probably a reasonable price but more than I would pay now as I am skint
Mine didnt come with a remote and has some scratches
I have been looking at other Sony ES kit but only the really cheap stuff

The one on eBay does have a remote and other than a light scratch on one side it looks in good condition. There's an itch to scratch......

[struth]

Theres a nice ta fa300 es on sale too..175..nice amp

[Pieoftheday]

The one I had my eye on must have been buy it now as its gone, bugger, got my eye on some tannoy revolution dc4t speakers now, good grief:steam: I'm doing my own head in!!

[agk]

I've had one. Usual solid Sony build and decent power. An exciting listen if not the most detailed. Don't spend more than a ton.

[Pieoftheday]

I've had one. Usual solid Sony build and decent power. An exciting listen if not the most detailed. Don't spend more than a ton.
Cheers Andrew,I'll think on if another comes up, tempted by the tannoys now:doh: