Tested! | 1998 | Sony | SRF-S83 | portable radio player | 2.5 month production |
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Sony SRF-S83 “Mega Bass” Micro AM/FM Radio (Released 28 April 1998 – Discontinued 10 July 1998)
Ultra-Short 2.5-Month Production
Works Perfectly. Battery Included. Earphone Not Included. Approx. 4 × 8 cm
This Sony SRF-S83 represents one of the most short-lived and therefore rarest micro-radios from Sony’s late-1990s lineup. Official documentation confirms an initial release on 28 April 1998 and a production termination date of 10 July 1998—resulting in a manufacturing window of only approximately 2.5 months. Very few portable audio devices from this era have such a limited release cycle, which makes surviving units highly sought after among collectors of Japanese consumer electronics.
Designed at the height of Sony’s dominance in personal audio, the SRF-S83 embodies the aesthetics of 1990s Japanese “micro-tech”: compact, elegant, and engineered with surprising attention to detail. Its cream-colored exterior reflects a design trend from the period, where Sony deliberately softened the visual profile of portable audio devices to align with fashion accessories rather than utilitarian gadgets.
The key feature of this model is Sony’s MEGA BASS enhancement—a signature circuit developed during the Walkman era to reinforce low-frequency warmth even in compact devices. Combined with FM stereo capability, smooth analog tuning, and precise volume control, the SRF-S83 delivers a sound experience far above what its size suggests.
Condition & Details:
– Fully functional AM/FM radio
– MEGA BASS switch works properly
– Tuning wheel and volume wheel operate smoothly
– Belt clip intact
– Battery compartment clean, battery included
– Earphone not included (standard 3.5 mm jack)
– Approximate size: 4 × 8 cm
Because production lasted for only 2.5 months before Sony discontinued the model, surviving units—especially in working condition—have become uncommon. This piece stands not only as a portable radio but as a fascinating artifact of late-90s industrial design and the final era of analog micro-audio engineering.
A compact, fashionable, and highly collectible item ready for immediate use.
Note : Earphone is not included. Airpods is also not included (just size comparison ).
Ultra-Short 2.5-Month Production
Works Perfectly. Battery Included. Earphone Not Included. Approx. 4 × 8 cm
This Sony SRF-S83 represents one of the most short-lived and therefore rarest micro-radios from Sony’s late-1990s lineup. Official documentation confirms an initial release on 28 April 1998 and a production termination date of 10 July 1998—resulting in a manufacturing window of only approximately 2.5 months. Very few portable audio devices from this era have such a limited release cycle, which makes surviving units highly sought after among collectors of Japanese consumer electronics.
Designed at the height of Sony’s dominance in personal audio, the SRF-S83 embodies the aesthetics of 1990s Japanese “micro-tech”: compact, elegant, and engineered with surprising attention to detail. Its cream-colored exterior reflects a design trend from the period, where Sony deliberately softened the visual profile of portable audio devices to align with fashion accessories rather than utilitarian gadgets.
The key feature of this model is Sony’s MEGA BASS enhancement—a signature circuit developed during the Walkman era to reinforce low-frequency warmth even in compact devices. Combined with FM stereo capability, smooth analog tuning, and precise volume control, the SRF-S83 delivers a sound experience far above what its size suggests.
Condition & Details:
– Fully functional AM/FM radio
– MEGA BASS switch works properly
– Tuning wheel and volume wheel operate smoothly
– Belt clip intact
– Battery compartment clean, battery included
– Earphone not included (standard 3.5 mm jack)
– Approximate size: 4 × 8 cm
Because production lasted for only 2.5 months before Sony discontinued the model, surviving units—especially in working condition—have become uncommon. This piece stands not only as a portable radio but as a fascinating artifact of late-90s industrial design and the final era of analog micro-audio engineering.
A compact, fashionable, and highly collectible item ready for immediate use.
Note : Earphone is not included. Airpods is also not included (just size comparison ).
