Sony ST-S500ES (1987–1989)
A quartz-locked digital synthesizer AM/FM stereo tuner from Sony’s ES series, produced from 1987 to 1989.
Overview
The Sony ST-S500ES is an AM/FM stereo tuner manufactured by Sony Corporation as part of its ES (Elevated Standard) series. Produced between 1987 and 1989, it was designed for high-fidelity audio reception and features a quartz lock digital synthesizer tuning system. It operated on a 120-volt AC power supply at 60 Hz and was originally priced at $300 in 1987.
Specifications
| Product type | AM/FM Stereo Tuner |
| Production years | 1987–1989 |
| Original price | $300 (1987) |
| Power supply | Alternating Current supply (AC) / 60 Hz · 120 Volt |
Design
The ST-S500ES uses a quartz lock digital synthesizer for precise tuning stability, a hallmark of higher-end tuners of the late 1980s.
Context
The ST-S500ES is part of Sony’s ES (Elevated Standard) series, a line of high-performance audio components that included models such as the ST-S333ESXII, ST-S444ESX, and ST-S700ES.
Market
The tuner typically sells for $35 to $75 on the secondary market, with listings observed at $75 on eBay and €60 on willhaben.at.
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