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Pioneer Integrated Vintage Amplifiers

Pioneer is a Japanese brand that is no stranger to home users and audiophiles. For years, it has provided enjoyment through its Hi-Fi systems and stereo amplifiers. Although consumers are constantly looking for the latest technology on the market, vintage Pioneer products, such as integrated amplifiers, are still favorites for enthusiasts and collectors. Unlike other dated electronic appliances such as computers and monitors, vintage amps are still capable of packing a punch.

What is a Pioneer Integrated Vintage Amplifier?

An integrated amplifier is an audio amplifier which has a preamp and power amp in one unit. These two components are crucial to boost a signal before sending it to a receiver. Although modern day receivers typically have tons of features and can produce high-quality stereo sound, most of them lack the power to provide the loudness and audiophile-quality sound that enthusiasts expect. This is where the preamplifier and power amplifier comes in.

  • Preamplifier: A preamp converts a weak electrical input signal from multiple sources like a microphone or radio receiver into a strong output so it can remain clear and maintain its strength for further processing by a power amplifier or speaker.
  • Power Amplifier: A power amplifier takes that signal and further boosts it to play on audio speakers. You can find this as a stand-alone component or in a unit together with a preamp.
  • Other Integrated Amplifier Features: Besides housing a pre- and power amp, this amplifier has multiple inputs such as line-level for an AM/FM tuner, mic-level for microphones, or phono level input for turntables. You can also control your treble and bass levels on amplifiers, according to your preference.

What are Some Examples of Pioneer Vintage Amplifiers?

Pioneer has produced numerous integrated amplifiers, examples being:

  • The Pioneer SA-9500, which is a versatile piece of equipment that first hit the market in 1975. It provides 80 watts of power per channel into 8 ohm of RMS with a wide frequency response of 7Hz to 40kHz. It is capable of minimizing harmonic distortion to a very low level besides providing multiple inputs.
  • The SA-7800, produced in 1979 on the other hand, is more compact integrated amp with non-switching power amp. It produces 65 watts of continuous power per channel with a frequency response of 5Hz to 100kHz.

What are the Pros and Cons of a Vintage Integrated Amplifier?

The main advantage of using an integrated amplifier is that it houses both pre- and power amp in one unit, which makes it compact and convenient to use. Plus, you don't need to worry about too many wires getting in the way of your rig. However, you can't upgrade individual components in this type of amp, unlike when you use separate pre and power amp boxes. Many audiophiles love the appearance of vintage audio equipment and that is another appeal of vintage Pioneer amplifiers. They generally have a no-nonsense studio equipment look to them and for some, look better than modern amplifiers with their futuristic, glossy surfaces.

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