Expert: Ernesto R - 10/23/2009

Question
QUESTION: Hi,
I tried sony corp even their specialists and got no info on an amp I have - the very first car amp sony ever made.  Model XM-1.
Manufactured 1979. Any idea where to find info.  Sony Japan?
Thanks,
Bruce.

ANSWER: your lucky day  i have one, big regtangular silver or gray box
what you want to know ?

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QUESTION: Hmmm....Lovely!
I would like to know wattage per channel; How many channels; configurability; THD; Ohm load capability; How she sounds (I have heard early Nak, PPI, US amps, and really liked them all) ((My all time favorite was an Adcom 4702 which got ripped out of my world/car unceremoniously one evening)) How to get an adaptor that fits the din plug for it, or alternatively, what is the wiring layout so I can actually hook it up; and, finally, anything about this amp that you are aware of that makes it unique?  Very cool that you have one!  I just stumbled on it for $5 at Goodwill in very good shape.  Were a lot of these made?  I spent hours online looking for info on this to no avail.  Sony doesn't have ANY info on them anymore.  Crazy.
Thanks,
Bruce.

Answer
it was a very nice amplifier and clean sound  i believe this are the specs
    Sony
2 x 60W @ 4 ohms (0.02% THD)
2 x 90W @ 2 ohms (0.08% THD)

or you can buy the owners manual here
http://cgi.ebay.com/Original-Sony-Service-Manual-XM-1-Stereo-Power-amp_W0QQitemZ