Pioneer SA-6500 II (1977–1979)
A stereo amplifier made in Japan, part of the Pioneer SA series, produced from approximately 1977 to 1979.
Overview
The Pioneer SA-6500 II is a stereo amplifier made by Pioneer in Japan. It was produced from approximately 1977 to 1979 as a modest upgrade of an earlier model in the SA series. That series is a well-known line of Pioneer amplifiers, known for build quality and audio performance.
Specifications
| Power output | Conflicting reports: 25 or 30 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo) |
| Frequency response | 10Hz to 40kHz |
| Weight | 7.6 kg / 16.74 lb |
Reception
The overall subjective impression of the SA-6500 II was good. Testing indicated that driving it into overload did not produce particularly distressing effects.
Market
The original sale price was $170.00. Current market listings show units around $260, while some have turned up for as little as $20 at garage sales. User discussions show interest in recapping units for restoration, so owners are still keeping these running.
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