Pioneer - SA-520 Solid state integrated amplifier

Very neat and well-performing Pioneer SA-520 – vintage stereo amplifier

Type: Stereo Integrated Amplifier
Brand: Pioneer
Model: SA-520
Year: circa 1981–1982

This beautiful Pioneer SA-520 is a classic vintage stereo integrated amplifier from the early 1980s - part of Pioneer's renowned 'Blue Series'. It combines solid build quality with a warm, musical sound characteristic of hi-fi equipment from that era. Thanks to the phono input, it is ready for use with turntables, and the extensive connection options make it versatile for a retro audio setup.

This Pioneer SA-520 is ideal for vintage audio enthusiasts and collectors. The amplifier delivers a pure, dynamic reproduction of your music collection and pairs excellently with both classic and modern speakers with an impedance of 8 Ω. Its compact yet robust design, featuring a fluorescent display and intuitive control buttons, exudes authentic 80s hi-fi charm.

Main specifications

Power & Audio
Power: 32 W per channel (8 Ω, stereo)
Frequency range: 10 Hz – 60 kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.03%
• Damping factor: 40

Entrances & Exits
• Phono (MM) input – ideal for turntables
• Tuner, AUX/Video inputs
Tape 1/2 monitor loop (Rec/Play)
Headphone output
Speaker terminals (A/B)

Physical data
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 420 × 94 × 349 mm
Weight: ±6 kg

Signal-to-noise ratio
• Phono: 82 dB
Line level: 100 dB

Usage tips

Perfect as an amplifier for vintage turntables, tape decks, and tuner units.
Pairs well with both classical and modern speakers around 8 Ω.
Adds a warm, analog sound to your setup.