Pioneer - C-73 - M-73 Hi-fi set - Multiple models

PIONEER URUSHI M-73 POWER STAGE

The Pioneer M-73 is a high-end stereo power amplifier belonging to Pioneer’s prestigious Urushi series, manufactured in Japan from 1990. It is regarded as one of the best electronics Pioneer produced in the golden era of home hi-fi.

Main features:
Power: 2 × 110 W RMS into 8 Ω
Dynamic power: up to 300 W into 4 Ω
Selectable Class A / Class B operation
Frequency response: 5 Hz to 150 kHz
Extremely low distortion: 0.005%
Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB
Weight: 20.9 kg
Made in Japan.
What’s special: Class A

Its great appeal is that it can operate in:
Class A up to about 20–25 W per channel.
Class B when more power is required.

The Pioneer C-73 is the preamplifier designed to accompany the Pioneer M-73 power stage within the exclusive Urushi series. Made in Japan since around 1990, it was clearly aimed at audiophile high fidelity.

PIONEER URUSHI C-73 PREAMPLIFIER

Key data:
Type: line and phono preamplifier
Series: Pioneer Urushi
Manufacture: Japan
Years: 1990–1998
Weight: 10.1 kg
Dimensions: 45.7 × 16.3 × 41.7 cm
Power consumption: 26 W

Most interesting:
It features a very complete phono section, something uncommon even in many current preamps:
• MM input
• MC input
• Adjustments for different MC cartridges
Very low noise and distortion