Oct 29, 2016 · Recently picked up this old receiver cheap for my winter's project. Just plugged it in and tested it for the first time ... and even in its horrible condition, it sounds unreal. The amount …

Aug 10, 2006 · The Sony STR V-5 -- at least FM stereo input (all I've listed to so far) -- seems to me more 'un-distorted' through the power range. It is more toward the Yamaha side of things …

Jun 30, 2009 · Vintage Sony is fantastic, at least what I have heard of it (and I own vintage Sony, too, though earlier vintage than the STR-v5). Here is some info on that series from The …

Oct 19, 2013 · Hi, I am curious about the Sony STR V5 and STR VX5. Is the STR VX5 the next generation STR V5? I read the Vintageknob site and I bet the difference is the Legato Linear …

May 3, 2017 · Hi All, I have a bead on picking up a Sony STR-V4 or STR-V5 receiver with a spread of ~$50 more for the V5. Thoughts on whether it's worth it to step up in price for the …

Jul 9, 2011 · sony STR-V5 I've got the sony STR-V5 and the 6800sd and they are both exceptional unit. I got the 6800sd from an older fellow that was original owner and came in …

Sep 30, 2009 · Congrats. The Sony STR-V5 through 7 are under-appreciated by the market but they really are fine receivers with a slightly old fashioned look. I like the toroid and the green …

Nov 16, 2020 · Just got a Sony STR-V5. First one of the series I've had. Love it. This unit went through a local shop for a checkup and to address an issue. Good guy I know who had it …

Nov 16, 2013 · For what possible reason would my receiver require volume levels of of 4,5, or 6 to attain volumes that used to be reached at 2 or 3? The condition seemed to develop recently, …

Aug 6, 2014 · My STR-V5 has recently developed an intermittent problem in the right channel: It will sound fine for a while and then go all "fuzzy" and "gutless" sounding. It's hard to …