Pioneer A-44 Stereo Integrated Amplifier (550W Power Consumption, CD Direct) - Made in Japan - Fully Working Description: Offered for auction is a robust and powerful audiophile stereo integrated amplifier, the Pioneer A-44, manufactured in Japan in the late 1980s. Built with Pioneer's Non-Switching Circuit Type II and low-impedance driving capability, this amplifier delivers exceptionally clean, dynamic, and detailed sound reproduction with plenty of headroom. Key Features: Power Output: 2 x 60W RMS into 8 ohms / 2 x 80W RMS into 4 ohms. CD Direct Switch: Bypasses tone control circuits for the purest possible signal path from source to speaker. Phono MM/MC Capability: High-quality built-in phono stage supporting both Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) turntable cartridges. Inputs: Phono, CD, Tuner, Line/Video/AUX, Tape 1, Tape 2 / DAT. Build Quality: Massive power transformer and solid heatsinks with a maximum power consumption of 550 Watts. Made in Japan. Specifications: Power Output: 60 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo) Frequency Response: 5Hz to 100kHz Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.008% Input Sensitivity: 0.2mV (MC), 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (line) Signal to Noise Ratio: 70dB (MC), 89dB (MM), 107dB (line) Dimensions: 420 x 365 x 134 mm Weight: 8.1 kg