Technics SU V50 (1986–1987)
A stereo integrated amplifier from the Technics SU-V series, produced in the mid-1980s.
Overview
The Technics SU V50 is a stereo integrated amplifier. Technics built it from 1986 to 1987, and it belongs to the SU-V series of integrated amplifiers. The series is known for solid performance and build quality. Details of the internal design are sparse, but the amp is confirmed to use Class AA amplification. That technology is associated with low distortion and high fidelity in select Technics models of the era.
Specifications
| Power output | 65 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo) |
| Frequency response | 5Hz to 120kHz |
| Total harmonic distortion | 0.002% |
| Dimensions | 430 x 116 x 290mm |
| Amplification class | Class AA |
Design
The SU V50 uses Class AA amplification. It combines aspects of Class A and Class B operation to reduce crossover distortion while keeping efficiency up. Several high-performance Technics amplifiers of the 1980s used it.
Product Family
The SU V50 is part of the SU-V series of integrated amplifiers. The models in this group were designed for high power output and broad frequency response, aimed at audiophiles who wanted detailed and dynamic sound.
Market
One source lists a retail price of 460, though it doesn't give the currency or the year. A listing on Romania Audioweb shows a price of 480 Lei, and a Reddit user mentioned a potential purchase price of 50 euros. That puts it on the current secondhand market at modest values.
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