Pioneer SMQ-305
An AM/FM stereo receiver from 1973 featuring tube-based amplification and 14 watts per channel output.
Overview
The Pioneer SMQ-305 is an AM/FM stereo receiver introduced in 1973. It delivers 14 watts RMS per channel into 8Ω loads and supports both FM and MW (medium wave) tuning bands. This model uses vacuum tube technology in its audio circuitry, employing 12AX7 tubes for the preamp and a pair of 6BQ5 tubes in a push-pull output configuration. Designed for high-fidelity stereo playback, it accepts MM (moving magnet) phono inputs with a sensitivity of 3mV and is compatible with speaker loads between 8Ω and 16Ω.
Specifications
| Tuning range | FM, MW |
| Power output | 14 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo) |
| Power output | 14 watts RMS each channel |
| Input sensitivity | 3mV (MM) |
| Speaker load impedance | 8Ω to 16Ω |
Design
This receiver uses 12AX7s for preamp tubes and a pair of 6BQ5s for push-pull output.
Market
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