ST-SA50ES

About the ST-SA50ES

The Sony ST-SA50ES is a high-performance AM/FM stereo digital tuner designed for audiophiles seeking superior radio reception and sound purity. It features an anti-resonant aluminum front panel and off-center insulator feet to reduce vibrations that can affect audio quality. The tuner offers versatile front-panel controls, remote capability with compatible Sony preamps, and selectable Wide or Narrow IF bandwidth modes to optimize reception for strong or weak stations. It includes dual antenna inputs, a digital signal-strength meter, and multi-process memory with multi-sorting functions for station presets. The tuner supports direct access tuning via front-panel number keys and has a display dimmer for user comfort. It delivers excellent signal-to-noise ratios of 95 dB mono and 86 dB stereo, with very low total harmonic distortion (THD) in both Wide and Narrow modes. The frequency response is flat from 15 Hz to 15 kHz, ensuring high fidelity sound reproduction. The unit is built with ES-quality circuitry and comes with a 5-year warranty.