Pioneer - SM-83 Tube integrated amplifier

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Pioneer SM-83 vintage valve integrated amplifier, circa 1970, with 28 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 8 valves total, tested and fully functional, in very good physical condition with minor signs of age.

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Pioneer SM-83 – Vintage Lampized Amplifier (1970) – Fully Functional

Integrated tube amplifier Pioneer SM-83, a classic Japanese model from the 1970s, highly valued for its warm, natural, and immersive sound typical of tube equipment.

Currently in good overall condition and fully functional, operating at full capacity. It has been tested and delivers a clean and stable sound. Aesthetically, it shows slight signs of age and use, normal for equipment over 50 years old.

Equipped with 8 tubes in total, this amplifier is an excellent piece for both use and collection.

Technical specifications:
Power output: 28 watts per channel at 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 5 Hz to 100 kHz
Total harmonic distortion (THD): 1%
Damping factor: 13
Input sensitivity:
2 mV (microphone)
3 mV (MM – turntables)
150 mV (line)
Signal-to-noise ratio:
60 dB (MM)
80 dB (line)
Tube configuration:
3 x 12AX7
2 x 6AN8
4 x 7189A
Dimensions: 39.0 x 14.6 x 34.1 cm (W x H x D)
Weight: approximately 13 kg
Year of manufacture: circa 1970

Condition:
Fully functional
Characteristic valve sound, warm and detailed
Slight aesthetic marks compatible with age
Well-regarded equipment

Ideal piece for audiophiles, collectors, or lovers of vintage audio.

Will be carefully packed for shipping, ensuring maximum protection during transport.

Pioneer SM-83 – Vintage Lampized Amplifier (1970) – Fully Functional

Integrated tube amplifier Pioneer SM-83, a classic Japanese model from the 1970s, highly valued for its warm, natural, and immersive sound typical of tube equipment.

Currently in good overall condition and fully functional, operating at full capacity. It has been tested and delivers a clean and stable sound. Aesthetically, it shows slight signs of age and use, normal for equipment over 50 years old.

Equipped with 8 tubes in total, this amplifier is an excellent piece for both use and collection.

Technical specifications:
Power output: 28 watts per channel at 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 5 Hz to 100 kHz
Total harmonic distortion (THD): 1%
Damping factor: 13
Input sensitivity:
2 mV (microphone)
3 mV (MM – turntables)
150 mV (line)
Signal-to-noise ratio:
60 dB (MM)
80 dB (line)
Tube configuration:
3 x 12AX7
2 x 6AN8
4 x 7189A
Dimensions: 39.0 x 14.6 x 34.1 cm (W x H x D)
Weight: approximately 13 kg
Year of manufacture: circa 1970

Condition:
Fully functional
Characteristic valve sound, warm and detailed
Slight aesthetic marks compatible with age
Well-regarded equipment

Ideal piece for audiophiles, collectors, or lovers of vintage audio.

Will be carefully packed for shipping, ensuring maximum protection during transport.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Pioneer
Model
SM-83
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Very good
Number of objects
1
Includes
No extra's
Weight
15 g
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
Sold by
PortugalVerified
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Objects sold
100%
Private

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