Sony hp239a

[Sydenham1970]

Ive got a sony hp239a stereo i would like to know when they stopped making them also what amp can you use with it plse

[Anonymous]

Hi there

Is this the Stereo you are referring to?

http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-vintage-1972-sony-hp-239a-stereo-music-system-48488711.html

If so, I am curious on your question - Why do you want to know this info? 

Cheers

[Sydenham1970]

Because i had one before and i bought the stereo 239a off ebay and it was listed as a early 90s stereo ref the amp i was also given 2ss70 speakers with it. Which i didnt have before and in the manual for the 293a is a green booklet going on about sq system by adding the sony decoder_amplifer. Must be eary surround ?????

[Anonymous]

Hi @Sydenham1970

Can you please reply back and confirm if the photo in the link I provided above looks the same or similar to the one you purchased off ebay?

Cheers

[Sydenham1970]

I cant get photo on your link keeps sending me back to forum ive checked ebay internet its def sony hp 239a thanks anyway 

[Anonymous]

Hi there

Give me a couple of days and ill see if I can get your questions answered.  I have emailed one of my contacts within Sony who might be able to help.

Cheers

[Anonymous]

Hi there

I asked my contact the following questions, and his answers are in blue:

Q1 - When did Sony stop making this model?

In the early 70’s according to the market, likely this is from around 1972

Q2 - What AMP can you use with it?

You don’t need an amp it is a complete music centre with built in receiver, turntable and cassette deck

Q3 - He was also given 2x SS70 Speakers with this, and according to the manual he received, it was "oing on about sq system by adding the sony decoder_amplifer." and therefore he wonders whether this was 'early surround sound'?

This comes from a period when there were a variety of surround system available using 4 channels, often called quadraphonic – the Sony system was called SQ and was available via an optional decoder/amp, which plugged into the tape monitor loop usually

Cheers

[Sydenham1970]

Thanks for your help thank you very much 

[AlanJones1485]

I bought a HP239a in 1970 - from Binns at Darlington for £230 it's still in my loft - very expensive.

The correct speakers from the set are SS-210.

The amplifier you mention was an option for Quadrophonic records from that time.

It was placed to the side and followed the HP 239 shape with wood end panels.....

Alan

[pierre7000]

HI PLEASE WERE DO I FIND SPARE PARTS SONY HP 239-A  OR  PS 230