Technics - SA-7300X Solid state stereo receiver

Rare vintage Technics SA-7300X quadraphonic AM/FM receiver from the 1970s, manufactured in Japan.

The SA-7300X is a distinctive 4-channel receiver from Technics’ early quadraphonic era and combines classic 1970s styling with CD-4 discrete quadraphonic decoding, matrix operation, four illuminated output meters and a large illuminated analogue tuning scale.

This example has been fully tested and is working correctly.

The receiver has also been carefully cleaned inside and outside.

FUNCTIONAL CONDITION

The following functions have been tested:

• Amplifier operation
• 2-channel operation
• 4-channel operation
• FM tuner
• AM tuner
• Tuning and signal meters
• Four output level meters
• Dial and meter illumination
• Volume and balance controls
• Bass and treble controls
• Input selector
• Speaker outputs
• Phono input
• AUX input
• Tape connections

The receiver performs correctly during testing.

TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS

• 4-channel / quadraphonic receiver
• CD-4 discrete quadraphonic demodulator
• Matrix quadraphonic circuits
• 4 × 8 W RMS into 8 ohms in 4-channel operation
• 2 × 20 W RMS into 8 ohms in 2-channel operation
• Frequency range: 20 Hz–20 kHz
• THD: approximately 0.5%
• FM/AM analogue tuner
• Four illuminated output meters
• Signal-strength meter
• Phono input
• AUX input
• Two tape monitor facilities
• Main and remote speaker outputs
• Headphone output
• Loudness control
• High filter
• Original wood side panels
• Made in Japan

Approximate dimensions:

Width: 50.2 cm
Height: 15.5 cm
Depth: 39.5 cm

Approximate weight: 13.6 kg

COSMETIC CONDITION

Very good vintage condition considering its age.

The brushed aluminium front panel presents very well, the original controls and knobs are present, and the wooden side panels remain attractive.

There are some minor signs of use and age, as should be expected from a receiver dating from the 1970s.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

This receiver has not been described as professionally restored or fully recapped; it is being offered based on its current tested and working condition.

INCLUDED

• Technics SA-7300X receiver

No original box, manual or other accessories are included unless visible in the photographs.

SHIPPING

The receiver will be packed extremely carefully.

Because of its weight and vintage construction, it will be protected with substantial cushioning on all sides, with particular attention given to the front panel, knobs, meters and wooden side panels.

A rare and visually impressive Technics quadraphonic receiver from the golden age of Japanese Hi-Fi.