Product category Hi-fi amplifiers
Product TA-A1ES Pros
Impressive clarity and precision; Admirable detail resolution; Fluid sound; Excellent build and finish Cons
Doesn’t convey rhythms particularly well; Needs a more sonic punch Abstract We Say
TA-A1ES isn’t perfect, but it’s talented enough in key areas to demand serious consideration Verdict
TA-A1ES isn’t perfect, but it’s talented enough in key areas to demand serious consideration Images ![Sony TA-A1ES]( "Sony TA-A1ES")
Star Rating Test Month
04 Test Year
14 Test Type category
First test
It’s been years since we reviewed a new stereo amplifier from Sony, so it was with more than the usual amount of interest that we unboxed the TA-A1ES.
This integrated amp is the natural partner to Sony’s new high-end music server, the HAP-Z1ES, and suggests the brand is once again treating quality hi-fi seriously.
Build and design
TA-A1ES isn’t perfect, but it’s talented enough in key areas to demand serious consideration
