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Socal Sam
10-20-2009, 04:41 PM
I picked up a Sony TA-E90ES preamp this afternoon. This thing weighs a ton. This thing is very close to the mythical mil-spec build quality. There are some pics about halfway through the thread in the link below.

http://www.agoraquest.com/viewtopic.php?forum=51...&topic=31851

Check out the toroidal transformer.

http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp192/socalsam/TA-90ES2.jpg
BlazeES
10-20-2009, 05:28 PM
Build Quality?
LOL
No disputing that fact...

...oh, you WEREN'T talking about your avatar.

Pardon





Yeah, that Sony is top shelf stuff. Enj*reelspin*y
Socal Sam
10-20-2009, 06:33 PM
I finally found the remote code for the TA-E90ES in my Rat Shack 8-in-1 remote control. The only thing I can control is the volume but that is more than enough.

As far as I can tell, there are no tone or balance controls, which is perfect! I don't use these controls and I don't want them in my signal path. Features MM/MC phono amp so the TA-E90ES has everything I want.
BroonsBane
10-21-2009, 11:30 AM
I love the look of that line of gear. Classy, elegant and performance that excels. Nice pick-up Sam.
Socal Sam
10-21-2009, 06:26 PM
I love the look of that line of gear. Classy, elegant and performance that excels. Nice pick-up Sam.

Thanks BB! Sony didn't skimp on this one despite the deletion of tone controls. The case has sheet metal thick enough to be tank armor. OK, not really but the metal is there.
BroonsBane
10-21-2009, 06:38 PM
What amp have you got on it?
Socal Sam
10-21-2009, 09:19 PM
What amp have you got on it?

I tested it on a Yamaha P2150 (170 wpc). It is now driving my MC75's. I'll put the Sony on my L-09M's. That should tell me how good it is.

Here is a pic of the TA-E90ES. Sadly mine is not as minty.
westgate
10-21-2009, 09:56 PM
I tested it on a Yamaha P2150 (170 wpc). It is now driving my MC75's. I'll put the Sony on my L-09M's. That should tell me how good it is.

Here is a pic of the TA-E90ES. Sadly mine is not as minty.

hey, that pic looks familiar!*bananadance*
Socal Sam
10-21-2009, 11:36 PM
hey, that pic looks familiar!*bananadance*

LOL! I'm too lazy to photo mine and besides wouldn't you rather look at a nice TA-E90ES?