This has sold. Thanks.This is a Sony EP9ES Dolby Digital surround sound processor / preamp that was part of the SONY prestigious ES Line. As a developer and champion of digital audio, Sony was at the forefront of the technology and was issuing State Of The Art digital products through the mid 90s. This processor is one of those products.
Featuring:
Stereo 2 channel and 2.1 channel operation. Also Dolby Digital 2, 2.1, 3, 3.1, 4, 4.1 5 and 5.1 channel operation with multiple, customizable surround modes.
Comprehensive bass management with user selectable high and low- pass filters at 60/80/100/120/150/200 hertz, separately adjustable for the front, middle and rear channels.
2 bands of quasi parametric EQ for all channels except .1 subwoofer. 21 shelved turn-over points in band 1 from 100hz to 1000hz and band 2 from 1000hz to 8600hz. Both bands + / - 10db of adjustment in .5 db increments .
All functions, including volume, EQ and all channel balances, are easily remote controllable from the listening position. The unit is easy to operate and you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure it out.
It has 4 digital and 1 AC3 inputs and analog pass through. The volume control does not affect the analog pass through signal. The unit is a great DAC and it can also can be used in 2 channel mode which switches off all surround processing, but still retains the remote control of the volume, balance and EQ functions. All processing can be switched off for purist 2 channel listening.
If you are looking for a DAC or pre-amp for a 2 channel system, this would be an excellent choice. I owned the highly regarded Onix XCD-88 CD player (google it for the rave reviews) and got to extensively compare it to the Sony. The Sony trounced it with a more organic and open, 3 dimensional sound stage. In addition to the sound quality, add in the remote control of the volume, parametric EQ, surround options, balance and bass management and this is a steal at the price I am selling it for. Pair this with a really good quality power amp and you will have sound quality to die for.
The front panel looks perfect and the rest of it is probably as close to mint as you will find one of these. There are some small scuffs on one side (see pic.) Comes with remote control, manual, original box and packing for $165 plus shipping.
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