Technics SA-550 (c. 1976)
Not much is documented about the Technics SA-550. It turns up mainly in a period advertisement in HiFI-Stereo (April 1976, p.15), which introduced it as one of four new Technics stereo receivers. The price was $229.95. It was rated at 16 watts per channel minimum RMS into 8 ohms, and the ad claimed more power with less total harmonic distortion than the five best-selling brands at a comparable price.
Past that listing, almost nothing is recorded. No service manual, no measured review and no production details have surfaced in the archive. What can be stated with confidence:
- Stereo receiver, introduced in Technics' 1976 lineup
- 16 W/ch minimum RMS into 8 ohms
- $229.95 at introduction
eBay Listings
As an eBay Partner, we earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support our independent vintage technology research.
Related Models
- Technics SA-303
- Technics SA-5400X
- Technics SA-5600X
- Technics SA-800
- Technics SA250
- Marantz 2226 (1974-1976)
- Marantz 2226B (1979-1980)
- Marantz 2235 (1974-1977)
- Marantz 2238B (1978-1980)
- Marantz 2250B (1978-1980)