Pioneer SA-708
A stereo integrated amplifier from Pioneer's silver-faced series, with Fluoroscan meters and a phono input.
Overview
The Pioneer SA-708 is a stereo integrated amplifier made by Pioneer Corporation. It belongs to the brand's "SA" series, listed as a "Famous Series" alongside the SX and SPEC lines. It has blue Fluoroscan meters - specifically a fluorescent power meter - and a phono input for a turntable. It was sold with the matching Pioneer TX-608 tuner. The semiconductor count is 41 transistors, 31 diodes, 3 integrated circuits, and 2 FETs.
Specifications
| Power output | 65 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo) |
| Power output | 130 W (undistorted) |
| Speaker load impedance | 4Ω (minimum) |
| Inputs | Phono |
| Semiconductors | 3 x IC, 2 x FET, 41 x transistors, 31 x diodes |
| Features | Fluorescent power meter (Fluoroscan) |
Product Family
The SA-708 is part of Pioneer's "SA" series, listed as a "Famous Series" alongside the SX and SPEC lines. It has the brand's silver-faced design.
Market
The SA-708 turns up on the used hi-fi market, with examples listed as "Freshly Recapped, Fully Working." A service manual is available. One owner reported the unit worked well briefly before failing, which suggests reliability problems after long storage, particularly in dusty or dry conditions.
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