1/09/2026

Sony STR-D650Z AM-FM Receiver with 5.1 Channel Surround

This is one my favorite older vintage Sony receivers. It is simple and powerful offering 120 watts/channel. They can be found on eBay for under $75. They do not suffer from the old vintage receivers noisy pots and controls. The volume control is motorized and offers a remote. Full specs below:


















Sony STR-D650Z AM/FM A/V Stereo Receiver 120 watts/channel

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
With 8-ohm load, both channels driven, from 20 -20,000 Hz, STR-D650Z rated 120 watts,  per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.3 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. 

Specifications:

Tuning range: FM, AM
Power output: 120 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Surround output: 120W (front), 120W (center), 50W (rear)
Frequency response: 10Hz to 50kHz
PHONO: RIAA equalization curve ±0.5 dB
CD, TAPE, DAT/MD, VIDEO 1, 2,: +0 10 Hz - 50 kHz –1 dB
Total harmonic distortion: 0.3%
Input sensitivity: 2.5mV (MM), 200mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio: 75dB (Phono MM), 82dB (all other line level)
Output: 150mV (line)
Video Connections: composite
Accessories: remote control
Muting– 20 dB
BASS LOUDNESS BOOST+10 dB at 70 Hz
TONE Contols:  Bass and Treble: ±8 dB at 100 Hz and 10 kHz

Includes Dolby Logic surround modes for video and audio enhancement.

Dimensions 430 x 157 x 355 mm (17 x 6 1/4 x 14 inches)
Mass (Approx.) STR-D650Z: 10.0 kg (22 lb 1 oz) 
STR-D550Z: 9.7 kg (22 lb 7 oz)