old classics

[karma]

just got this in the mail today a pioneer stereo amplifier
sa-7500 2. its amazing how this old amp sounds and built well
verry solid. hers some pics of the in nards

[karma]

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[karma]

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[faustian bargin]

man i wish stuff like that would show up in my mail.

[karma]

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[lohk]

Old and solid from the outside. Did you compare it to something serious?
Lots of knobs and switches: crackling noises and mediocre sound. But if you like it ...

[jackinnj]

there are a lot of fine sounding Pioneer, Sanyo, Kenwood amps . The Japanese do have an affinity for "fussiness" but many of the designs from this era still sound quite nice.

[karma]

hmm did i compare it to somthing no. but for its age it sounds great no hiss or poping.i took the amp to my shop and cleaned the pots thats about it.i guese it depends on the speakers u use
heres my setup

[planet10]

a classic British belt-drive -- the conniseur (sp?) BD-1 + Grace 707 in a DIY base.

I built this 20 years ago. sold it, it came back 15 years later & a good friend has it now.

dave

[dwk123]

Wow. That Pioneer looks mighty familiar. My first amp in college was a Pioneer that was obviously from the same family as that - doesn't look exactly the same - mine didn't have the reinforcing crossbar, and fewer switches on the front.

Like you, though, I was very surprised at how good it sounded. I was ready to replace it with an entry-level 'audiophile' integrated (Arcam maybe) and when I demo-ed them side by side the Pioneer held up very very well.

brings back good memories of back when I actually had lots of spare time to really listen to music......