Pioneer - SA-808 Solid state amplifier

PIONEER SA-800
– Vintage '70s Masterpiece (Fully Checked and Working!)
If you’re looking for the legendary and unmistakable "Warm Sound" of the Hi-Fi Golden Age, this is the perfect opportunity.
I’m putting up for sale a splendid stereo integrated amplifier Pioneer SA-800 (produced between 1971 and 1972), a true solid-state powerhouse that made the history of Japanese high fidelity.
The unit has been tested, checked, and serviced by a specialized technician.
It’s ready to connect to your system and gift you hours of pure analog magic, without the typical defects of vintage items left to collect dust in the cellar for decades!
Mechanical and Electronic: 100% Functional. Smooth and silent potentiometers (no hum or crackling during volume and tone adjustment).
Symmetrical and perfect acoustic response on both channels.
Aesthetics: Exceptional condition for its 50+ years of life.
The brushed aluminum front and the chunky knobs shine like new (only minimal and inevitable signs of age that attest to its authenticity).
WHY THE PIONEER SA-800 IS A LEGEND?
Immersive Sound:
Don’t be fooled by the power numbers (about 30W real per channel into 8 Ω). Thanks to an oversized power supply section typical of the era, it easily drives modern speakers with dynamics, strong bass presence, and a smoothness in vocals that is hard to find in modern Class D amplifiers.
Phono Stage to Die For:
It features a high-level phono preamp that natively supports both MM (Moving Magnet) carts and the more refined MC (Moving Coil) with a dedicated selector.
A paradise for vinyl lovers.
Pre-Final Separation: Physical switch on the back to use it exclusively as a preamplifier or as a power amp, offering crazy integration versatility.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS IN BRIEF
Power: 26W + 26W (RMS into 8 Ohms, conservative era measurement)
Frequency response: 5 Hz to 50 kHz (Incredibly extended!)
Inputs: 2x Phono (MM/MC), 2x Aux, Tuner, 2x Tape (In/Out)
Outputs:
- Twin pair for speakers (A, B, A+B)
Dimensions: 430 x 145 x 337 mm
Weight: a solid 11.5 kg of metal and heft!