Sony Explore the Features and Specifications of the TA-VA8ES Stereo Amplifier

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Additional Information

Specifications

Amplifier section

POWER OUTPUT

Stereo mode 8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, TA-VA8ES:

120 W + 120 W TA-VA7ES:

90 W + 90 W

Surround mode

8 ohms at 1 kHz,

 

 

THD 0.8 %

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TA-VA8ES

TA-VA7ES

 

 

 

 

Front

120 W/ch

90 W/ch

 

 

 

Center

120 W

90 W

 

 

 

Rear

50 W/ch

40 W/ch

 

 

Harmonic

Less than 0.05 %

distortion at

(Direct Pass)

 

rated output

 

 

Frequency

PHONO: RIAA

response

equalization curve

 

 

±0.5 dB

 

CD, TAPE, DAT/MD,

TV, LD, VIDEO 1, 2:

+0

20Hz - 50 kHz –1dB (Direct Pass)

Inputs

Sensitivity Impedance

S/N

 

 

(weighting

 

 

network,

 

 

input level)

 

 

 

PHONO 2.5 mV

50

78 dB

(MM)kilohms (A, 5 mV)

 

CD

 

 

 

 

TAPE,

 

 

 

 

DAT/MD, 150 mV

50

92 dB

 

VIDEO 1,

 

kilohms

(A)

 

2, 3, TV,

 

 

 

 

LD,TUNER

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outputs

REC OUT VIDEO 1, 2

 

 

 

(AUDIO) OUT:

 

 

 

Voltage 250 mV,

 

 

 

Impedance 10 kilohms

 

 

WOOFER OUT

 

 

 

 

Voltage: 2 V

 

 

 

 

Impedance: 1 kilohms

 

 

PHONES: Accepts low

 

 

 

and high impedance

 

 

 

headphones

 

BASS BOOST

+7 dB at 70 Hz

 

Digital signal processor section

Modulation High Density Linear (A/D conversion)* Converter

Demodulation High density Linear (D/A conversion)* Converter (Pulse D/A

converter)

Sampling

48 kHz

frequency*

 

Surround

ROOM SIZE*

 

16-step adjustable

 

WALL TYPE*

 

16-step adjustable

 

SEAT F/R and L/R*

 

16-step adjustable

 

EFFECT

 

20-step

 

REVERB TIME*

 

16-step adjustable

 

DELAY TIME

 

In PRO LOGIC mode:

 

15 mS - 30 mS, 0.1 mS

 

step (TA-VA8ES)

 

15 mS - 30 mS, 5 mS

 

step (TA-VA7ES)

 

In other sound field

 

modes

 

(TA-VA7ES only)

 

5 mS - 30 mS, 5 mS step

 

REAR LEVEL

 

–50 dB - +10 dB, 1 dB

 

step (TA-VA8ES)

 

–15 dB - +10 dB, 1 dB

 

step (TA-VA7ES)

 

CENTER LEVEL**

 

–50 dB - +10 dB, 1 dB

 

step (TA-VA8ES)

 

–15 dB - +10 dB, 1 dB

 

step (TA-VA7ES)

 

Input balance

 

Automatic

*Only for TA-VA8ES

**Only for sound fields with a CENTER LEVEL parameter (see page 19).

Equalizer

Band

(TA-VA8ES only)

3-band, Bass/Mid/

 

Treble

 

Turnover frequency

 

Bass: 125 Hz - 1 kHz

 

Treble: 1 kHz - 8 kHz

 

Center frequency

 

Mid: 435 Hz - 8 kHz

 

Level

 

±10 dB, 1 dB step

 

Slope (Q)

 

3-step selectable :

 

Wide, Mid, Narrow

TONE

±8 dB at 100 Hz and

(TA-VA7ES only)

10 kHz

Video section

Inputs

VIDEO 1, 2, 3, LD, TV:

 

1 Vp-p 75 ohms

Outputs

VIDEO 1, 2, MONITOR:

 

1 Vp-p 75 ohms

General

 

System

Preamplifier section:

 

Low-noise NF type

 

equalizer

 

Power amplifier section:

 

Pure-complimentary

 

SEPP

Power

220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

requirements

 

Power

TA-VA8ES:

consumption

395 W

 

TA-VA7ES:

 

310 W

AC outlets

Australian model:

 

1 switched, total 120 W

 

Other models:

 

2 switched, total 120 W

Dimensions

430 x 160 x 425 mm

Mass (Approx.)

TA-VA8ES:

 

14.6 kg

 

TA-VA7ES:

 

13.8 kg

Supplied

Remote commander

accessories

(remote) (1)

 

Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Contents Integrated AV Amplifier Precautions Table of Contents Inserting batteries into the remote When to replace batteriesUnpacking Hookup OverviewHookups Audio Component HookupsOverview Selecting the speaker system Speaker System HookupsTV/VCR Hookups Before You Use Your Amplifier Connecting the AC power cordSwitched AC OUTLETs To a wall outlet AC HookupsWatching video programs Selecting a Component10EN Using the remoteIndexing Program Sources Recording on a video tape Recording11EN Recording on an audio tape or MiniDiscTo record other audio on a specific part of video Using the Sleep Timer12EN Replacing audio while copying a video tape or laser disc13EN Using Pre-programmed Sound FieldsIntroduction Sound fields for TA-VA7ES 14ENSound fields for TA-VA8ES 15EN Selecting the center modeAdjusting the speaker volume Indicator16EN Customizing the Sound Fields Adjusting the equalizer TA-VA8ESAdjusting the tone controls TA-VA7ES You can turn off the tone adjustments without erasing them18EN Adjusting surround sound parametersResetting customized sound fields to the factory settings 19EN Adjustable parameters for TA-VA8ESAdjustable parameters for TA-VA7ES Numeric buttons To reset the setting to the factory setting20EN Numeric button OperatesProgramming the Remote Clearing the programmed signalIf the Learn indicator flashes rapidly When you program the recording signal22EN Troubleshooting23EN Specifications24EN GlossaryTest tone A system without a center speaker Phantom mode25EN @º CD 26EN@@¡@º ! ª ! ! ¶! §! ! ¢ £!! ¡ Remote Operates Function Button 27ENRemote Operates Function 28EN Précautions Au sujet de ce manuel Avant de commencer Mise en place des piles dans la télécommandeDéballage Description des raccordementsRaccordements Raccordement de composants audioAperçu Sélection du système d’enceintes Raccordement d’enceintesRaccordement d’un téléviseur/ magnétoscope Branchement du cordon d’alimentation secteur Avant la mise en service de l’amplificateurPrises Switched AC Outlet Une prise murale Raccordement au courant secteurPour regarder des programmes vidéo Sélection d’un composant10F Utilisation de la télécommandeIndexation de sources de programme Enregistrement sur une cassette audio ou un minidisque Enregistrement11F Enregistrement sur une cassette vidéo Remplacement de la bande son d’uneProgrammation de l’arrêt automatique 12F13F Utilisation des champs sonores préréglésChamps sonores du TA-VA7ES 14FChamps sonores du TA-VA8ES PourSi vous avez Sélectionnez Pour que Sélection du mode de canal centralRéglage du volume des enceintes 15F16F Réglage du timbre TA-VA7ES Personnalisation des champs sonoresTemps de réverbération Reverb Réglage de l’égaliseur TA-VA8ESRéglage des paramètres du son surround 18FParamètres ajustables pour le TA-VA7ES 19FParamètres ajustables pour le TA-VA8ES Pour revenir au réglage usine Programmation de la télécommande20F Touche numérique Pour sélectionnerSi l’indicateur Learn clignote rapidement Effacement d’un signal programméPour programmer un signal d’enregistrement 21F22F Guide de dépannageSection vidéo Spécifications23F Section AmplificateurGénéralités Glossaire24F 25F @£ @@¡@º ! ª ¶! §! ! ¢ ! £!! ¡ 26FContrôle Fonction Commande Contrôle Fonction27F 28F Precauciones Descripción de este manual Antes de comenzar DesembalajeDescripción general de las conexiones Colocación de las pilas en el telemandoConexiones Conexión de componentes de audioDescripción general Conexión de sistemas de altavoces Televisor Selección del sistema de altavocesPara excitar Ponga el selector Speakers en Conexión de los cables de alimentación Conexión de CAAntes de utilizar su amplificador Contemplación de programas de vídeo Selección de un componenteUtilización del telemando Indización de fuentes de programas10E Usted podrá escuchar el sonido que esté grabándose Si ha cometido un errorGrabación Grabación en un cassette de audio o en un minidiscoPara grabar otro sonido en una parte específica de vídeo 12EGrabación en un cassette de vídeo NotaUsted podrá especificar libremente el tiempo 13E14E IntroducciónUtilización de campos acústicos programados Para 15ECampos acústicos para el TA-VA8ES 16E Si posee Seleccione Para que Ajuste del volumen de los altavoces17E Selección del modo central18E Ajuste del ecualizador TA-VA8ES Personalización de los campos acústicos19E Tiempo de reverberación ReverbAjuste de los parámetros del sonido perimétrico 20EAjuste de los controles de tono TA-VA7ES Parámetros ajustables para el TA-VA7ES 21EParámetros ajustables para el TA-VA8ES Teclas numéricas 22ETecla numérica Controla Para reponer el ajuste al valor de fábricaPara programar la señal de grabación Programación del telemandoBorrado de señales programadas Si el indicador Learn parpadea rápidamente24E Solución de problemas25E Especificaciones26E GlosarioEn un sistema sin altavoz central modo 27ETono de prueba ¶! 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TA-VA8ES, TA-VA7ES specifications

The Sony TA-VA7ES and TA-VA8ES are high-performance integrated amplifiers that have garnered a reputation for their robust build quality and exceptional audio performance, making them highly sought after in the audiophile community. These models, part of Sony's ES (Elevated Standard) series, are designed to deliver an immersive listening experience while maintaining user-friendly features.

One of the primary characteristics of both amplifiers is their power output. The TA-VA7ES is capable of delivering 100 watts per channel at 8 ohms, while the TA-VA8ES improves upon this with 120 watts per channel. This substantial power allows them to drive a wide range of speakers effectively, producing clean and dynamic sound across various musical genres.

The amplifiers utilize Sony's advanced power transistor technology, which includes the S-Master digital amplification system. This technology reduces distortion and enhances audio clarity, ensuring that music is reproduced with incredible fidelity. Additionally, both models feature a sophisticated power supply design that contributes to their excellent transient response, allowing for accurate reproduction of fast musical passages.

Another key feature of the TA-VA7ES and TA-VA8ES is their comprehensive connectivity options. They come equipped with multiple line-level inputs, allowing users to connect various audio sources effortlessly. This versatility makes them compatible with CD players, turntables, and other audio devices. The inclusion of speaker terminals is also noteworthy; both amplifiers support bi-wiring, which can further enhance soundstage and imaging.

In terms of design, both models boast a classic and robust aesthetic that resonates with audiophiles. The build quality is exceptional, with a heavy chassis that minimizes vibrations and interference, providing a stable platform for audio reproduction. The front panel features intuitive controls, including a large volume knob and source selectors, ensuring ease of use.

Moreover, the TA-VA8ES incorporates some additional modern refinements over the TA-VA7ES, such as improved circuitry for better signal integrity and enhanced tone control options that allow users to tailor the sound to their preferences.

Overall, the Sony TA-VA7ES and TA-VA8ES amplifiers stand out as exemplary models in the realm of audio gear. Their combination of powerful amplification, advanced technologies, versatile connectivity, and solid construction makes them ideal for anyone looking to elevate their home audio experience. These amplifiers not only deliver on performance but also embody the quality and craftsmanship that Sony is known for.