Can deliver if in London please select collection For Sale: Vintage Sony MX-16 8-Channel Mixer (Fully Working, Rare) Up for sale is my Sony MX-16 8-Channel Mixer, a classic piece of Sony pro audio gear. Fully working – all 8 channels tested, faders smooth, and VU meters light up and respond as shown in the photos. Vintage 1970s/80s design with professional build quality. Features 8 individual channel faders, EQ controls, input selectors, master output control, and illuminated VU meters. Ideal for vintage audio enthusiasts, collectors, or use in a studio/hi-fi setup. Condition: Very good for its age. Some light cosmetic wear consistent with age, but fully operational (see photos). This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Sony’s pro audio history – they don’t come up often, especially in working condition what makes your Sony MX-16 rare and desirable in today’s second-hand market: 1. Era & Build Quality (Late 1970s / Early 1980s). The MX-16 was produced in a time when Sony was making broadcast-grade and studio-quality gear, not consumer-level kit. Heavy metal construction, illuminated VU meters, and discrete circuitry – the kind of build you don’t see in modern mass-produced mixers. Low Production Numbers. Unlike Tascam/Teac mixers, Sony didn’t manufacture huge runs of this model. As a result, very few units have survived, and those that are still around are either in collectors’ hands or in non-working condition. All-Analog Path. No digital circuits – 100% analog signal path. Collectors, audiophiles, and some modern musicians value this for its warm sound character and “retro” mixing feel. Aesthetic & Functional Appeal. The big, backlit VU meters are highly sought-after. Many buyers actually use these mixers both for function and as visual studio centrepieces. Compact but professional: 8 channels with full EQ and gain controls, making it useful even today for live or recording setups. Rarity on the Market. At the time of writing, there are almost no MX-16 units listed online (compared to the more common Tascam or Yamaha mixers). When one does pop up, it usually attracts attention from collectors, retro studio owners, and hi-fi enthusiasts.