old classics

karma · 16th May 2003, 11:07 PM

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 · 16th May 2003, 11:08 PM

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karma · 16th May 2003, 11:09 PM

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faustian bargin · 16th May 2003, 11:09 PM

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

karma · 16th May 2003, 11:10 PM

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lohk · 17th May 2003, 12:36 AM

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 · 17th May 2003, 12:43 AM

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 · 17th May 2003, 02:06 AM

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 · 17th May 2003, 03:08 AM

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 · 17th May 2003, 03:35 AM

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......

17th May 2003, 12:43 AM	#7
jackinnj diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Llanddewi Brefi, NJ	Baloney 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.

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16th May 2003, 11:09 PM	#4
faustian bargin diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: piedmont	man i wish stuff like that would show up in my mail.

17th May 2003, 12:36 AM	#6
lohk diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Northern Noricum, near the Limes	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 ...

17th May 2003, 03:35 AM	#10
dwk123 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2002	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......