Pioneer Sa 8900 Ii
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Sound Signature
: Reviewers from Liquid Audio describe its sound as fairly neutral, extremely clear, and capable of handling detail "like a champ". Technical Snapshot Specification Power Output 80 Watts per channel into 8Ω Frequency Response 5Hz to 50kHz Total Harmonic Distortion at rated power Speaker Load 4Ω to 16Ω Restoration & Buying Tips pioneer sa 8900 ii
- Recap Required: Like all 70s gear, the electrolytic capacitors have likely dried out. A full recap will bring it back to (or beyond) its original glory.
- Dirty Switches: The rocker switches and pots (potentiometers) get scratchy. A DeOxit cleaning usually solves this.
- VU Meter Lamps: The original fuse-type lamps often burn out. They are easily replaceable. Look for uniform meter brightness.
- Output Transistors: These are hard-to-find proprietary Pioneer "Darlington" power packs. Ensure they are original. A working SA-8900 II is a treasure; a blown one is a parts unit.
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The Sonic Signature
It sits comfortably in the middle of the tonal spectrum. It is not as warm or "tubey" as a vintage Marantz, nor is it as aggressively clinical as some early digital amps. The SA-8900 II offers: The Pioneer SA-8900 II Go to product viewer