Fabulous Pioneer SA-9500II Amplifier - Awesome Vintage !! Look Inside!

[@achibergmann6335]

I own these beauty since 1978, without any break.

[@krish6729]

Oh! I miss the Analogue era when music was not for the ears alone, but for eyes too! Thanks for taking me back.

[@gattigail]

I love this vintage gear....and yes...beautiful to look at and listen to. Thanks for stopping by!!

[@nelidamolver6126]

Then in the 90s the build the Pioneer A400. Lol!! An all the magazines gave it excellent reviews...But look at this piece of beauty monster....Everytime an audiphile talks good about new audio components must take one of this machines and carry it to test the new plastic ones that they wanted to buy and do the test side by side... Everyone knows who will be the winner....without a doubt!!!!

[@chtyan]

Picked up one of these for $25 had to replace a few caps and clean it up and now it plays like a boss! You talking about raw power there will never be any amp built like this ever again. This thing is a boat anchor and as solid as a tank. I'll never sell it.

[@gattigail]

Great score!! Enjoy the music. Thanks for stopping by!!

[@GinoBo]

Yesterday i got one from a friend for free 😁 It's not in perfect condition, so it needs little work to get it back to it's original state, but it's worth the effort.

[@gattigail]

Always nice to get a vintage stereo for free!! Enjoy your restoration project and post a video!! Thanks for stopping by my channel !!

[@petergabriel8448]

I have the SA-8500 mk1, absolutely love it!

[@gattigail]

Love all those Pioneers too !!

[@peterderidder9922]

In a year time no reaction to my SOS message. Those SA-9500II are so good and I both a second one . They playing both FANTASTIC on all speakers I have they give a good warm and correct sound. Thhey where maded like tanks . About the time the japanese came with audio on the market in europe they where made and sold here . There was a gigantic competition between european and japanese Amps . And because of the big competitions japanese ( Akai, pioneer, technics, sony, kenwood) they builded them extreme good; AND they where cheaper than all the rest of the audio wich where sold that time . My 2 SA-9500II and AM 2950 are still in perfect condition and still play them every day.... So if you find one dont hesitate !!!!

[@dougg1075]

For some reason even though we are in a vinyl resurgence, manufacturers of new integrated amps feel sub filters are not necessary. Cone pump will be very disappointing to the novice:) That’s a beautiful amp.

[@gattigail]

No more loudness/contour buttons anymore either...and no one makes EQs anymore either. I had to buy a dbx pro model from Guitar Center and some pre owned older units to add to my collection. I'm glad for the vinyl resurgence.... although I never gave up on my records and collecting. Thanks for stopping by !!

[@scottpeters5260]

Bought a SA 9900 new and used some DCM Timewindows with it. Had a Technics Quartz linear tracking turntable with an expensice Grado cartridge. Zeppelin never sounded better.

[@Xanadu1510AE]

Absolutely gorgeous!!😍😍😍.... my birthday is coming up just incase you feel brotherly!! 🤗

[@gattigail]

Lol...lol....thanks !!

[@shawndees8911]

Very good review great to see inside this beauty and the quality of a great amplifier

[@gattigail]

Hi....thanks very much !!!!

[@kecapmanis4191]

Vintage fanatic, the aluminium rocker switch is awesome.

[@nbrown5907]

We had that amp at the high school band room and it rocked!! I have a Crown now so I am quite happy ;-)

[@MustangFastback]

Absolutely beautiful

[@gattigail]

Thank you! 😊

[@peterderidder2655]

1976 -1979 afther they started the bleu line series . I have the 9500II and it is build like a tank. First I had the SA-8800 bleu line serie and it sounded better then the SA- 9800. For me this is better then the high end amplifiers they make now. Butt behind it says 200 watts And he gives 2x80 watt rms ?? For my ears this is the best amplifier pioneer ever maded

[@gattigail]

The 200 watts written on the back is not the wattage of the audio output. The 200 watts printed on the back is the maximum current it draws from your power outlet.

[@mymusic123ish]

bought one in 1978 two years old came out in 1976 great working using bose 901's iii

[@gattigail]

Sounds like a nice combination. Love this amp!! Thanks for viewing my channel!!

[@pauldavies8638]

Waste using bose

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

it took me some time I'm a audiophile and music file and I love that old powerful sound but today things have changed and I wanted something with clarity low distortion big class A power output and class A/B with wi-fi Bluetooth Hi-res d.a.c internet hook ups and CD /bluray/T.v.digital/analog inputs detacable power cable front hi-res mass USB, direct bypass mode 2 channel only pre out 2 main preouts- 2 subwoofer preouts and 5 way binding post lol well I found it can't believe it out did all my Yamaha integrated amps also but the Pioneer Elite sx-n30 unreal if yay love pioneer it's a must ! oh plays 4 or 6 ohms but anyways that's a badass pioneer you got there !

[@AK-nl6kq]

amazing amplifier, real beauty

[@gattigail]

Thanks....yes...Its a real nice amp...Thanks!

[@martyjewell5683]

One helluva component. I think it actually puts out 100wpc in 4 ohms. and 80 in 8 ohms. All at a THD/IM of 0.05%. Those Pioneer toggle switches are soooo authoritative in feel and function when flipped. The volume control is "stepped" for positive resetting of levels. Lots of goodies in both phono settings, however the filters have too gradual a slope. Still functional though. Phono S/N could be better than 75dB but that's minor carping. Bidirectional dubbing as well as pre out/ main in make this a great pre-amp alone. I had a girlfriend in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn in 1980 that had this unit driving AR-92 speakers and WOW did it sound great. Always sweet to see vintage "classic" components still in use. Nice video.

[@gattigail]

Thanks a lot !! Your girlfriend in Bklyn must have been must have been cool !!! :)

[@cmnhl1329]

I’ve got the sa9900 with ar9’s and often call in sick 😂

[@martyjewell5683]

cmnhl, having heard the AR92's, I can only imagine how sweet the TOTL AR9's sound.

[@cmnhl1329]

@@martyjewell5683 yea, it sends shivers down my spine with the smoothness and details. And oh goodness, that bass

[@martyjewell5683]

@@cmnhl1329, I imagine that the bass response is astonishing and capable of very high volume levels. How often do your neighbors call the cops??

[@andrewcrain5461]

That volume knob sounded like you were trying to open a safe....nice peace brother

[@gattigail]

Haha...Thanks for stopping by !!!

[@AshyMustachey]

I've got a beautiful, visually pristine SA-9500 II that was my father's. I still have the orginal manual and circuit diagram that it came with. However, I have issues with intermittent, fuzzy sound out of the left channel when I turn the volume knob. I'd appreciate it if anyone had thoughts on what could be the underlying cause. Could it just be oxidation? I want to take it to a shop one day, but I'm hesitant until I find a place that's highly recommended. It may not be the rarest or most expensive bird, but it's special to me. Also, these are just plain sexy to look at.

[@gattigail]

Yes...it is a beautiful amp. Maybe the volume is just a little dirty. Try to clean it with a little Deoxit.

[@blakemccreery]

I acquired mine and it was not taken care of. I still have a lot to fix but I did get a pretty much great condition TX9500MKii matching tuner with it. I traded some 2000s crappy KLHs for them both and I'd do it again if I could. Even with its issues it was worth to get both the Int. amp and Tuner. I wish I could run it with using another preamp. The jumper RCAs were hacked by some jerk and now it is only used as my poweramp. one day it'll be running under its weight with the preamp and all. nice face plate on yours too btw

[@gattigail]

Thanks!! I used to have matching tuners for all my vintage integrated amps....but since I don't use the tuners anymore, I got rid of them to make space for more amps. Now I've been using internet radio and the Google Chromecast Audio. I actually have a few of them. One I hooked up with a Optical cable using the DAC in my McIntosh preamp. Sounds pretty darn good!

[@tapemaster8252]

This is the earliest version of a monoblock integrated amp I ever seen, there's a few companies doing something similar like Cambridge Audio 851a, transformer for preamp and one for amp, yours looks as though it's an amp for L&R

[@gattigail]

You are correct.

[@timschutte8310]

, make sure that you plug this amp into an a/c line condition/protection piece of equipment like I do. I have a panamax and all my audio equipment is plugged into this to prevent and damage from power surges and you get much more stable & clean power as well. love this amp, I would give up a fucking nut for one of these, lol.

[@gattigail]

I also use a Panamax line conditioner/surge protector for all my gear. I also unplug the Panamax from the wall outlet when I'm not using the system. I'm not taking any chances..lol. Thanks for all your cool comments !!!!

[@chinmeysway]

I have the amp. Trade nut?

[@mehdi8599]

Very nice 👌 👍 👏

[@pauldavies8638]

This is quite similar to my pioneer sa 9100

[@chinmeysway]

In a small room I’m at like12 to 1pm on volume knob. Still not crazy loud. Is that strange? Ascend Acoustics speakers 86dB sensitivity...

[@timcoker4685]

I bought one of these at the flea market ten years ago for $20. It looked brand new and performed perfectly. I set it up as my bedroom stereo as it could not compete with my Sansui 9090 I was using in my living room at the time. Anyway, two years ago I sell the Pioneer on EBAY for $700,not a bad return on my $20. I have a room full of old stereo gear I have collected over the past 20 years. Most were bought dirt cheap at our local flea market. I never thought vintage would go crazy like it has the past few years. I wish I had bought more!!! That Pioneer is one damn sexy looking amp though!!

[@gattigail]

I know...the prices on these vintage stereos have skyrocketed lately. Thanks for stopping by !!!

[@haihuachen2627]

the guy at the flea market I guess he knows nothing about audio-stereo. he never heard THD, RIAA, CD-4, air suspension, V-FET ...etc.

[@johanskoudeneergaard3319]

Hi Great looking device. What is the difference between this one and the MK1 version? Regards

[@gattigail]

The SA-9500II has dual power supplies. The SA-9500 has a single transformer and single power supply. Thats the main difference beside other subtle differences.

[@peterderidder9922]

SOS the balance of my 9500II is cracking a bit on the right side , and I cant find a hole to spray my WD-40 in to remove the dust. The question is where can I clean my balance inside????

[@BuddhikaEkanayake]

I owned the 8500 mk2. wht make this diff. compared to the 8500 II series?

[@Storstrom-Youtube]

There are still equipment build in a quality like this. Accuphase tx.

[@pauldavies8638]

This looks similar to my pioneer sa 9100 but I would say my 9100 has more controls than the 9500 it still sounds great for a 46 year old system.

[@gattigail]

Yes..I believe your SA-9100 has many more controls. Your amp is an excellent amp !!

[@pauldavies8638]

@@gattigail thank you I really enjoy using it, I have the matching tape deck and radio receiver to go with it.

[@gattigail]

@@pauldavies8638 Cool...I actually had a set of the SA-9100 and TX-9100 that were both mint. Loved them. Stupidly, I sold them while downsizing during a move. Enjoy that amp!! Incredible amp with tons of goodies !!

[@pauldavies8638]

@@gattigail I have sa 9100 amp Tx 9100 radio Ct f7171 tape deck Pl51 record deck Dv989avi cd/dvd player Sg540 graphic equaliser Modified horn yamaha ns 45e All silver fronted pioneer That's what I use and I love it. It sounds and looks good Best wishes Paul.

[@pauldavies8638]

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[@dougg1075]

They do make em like that ( Luxman. Accuphase ) but it’s gonna run ya 10k

[@yanshin86]

Hi I’m looking this condition of Pioneer SA9500ii for year. Can I know where did u get it. Where can I find, I’m from Singapore. Thx

[@gattigail]

search EBAY

[@nickv4073]

Didn't Pioneer sell this model with optional hernia insurance?

[@gino3286]

Hi ! very nice amp. However i see at 4:51 on the back of the unit "230 Watts" ...is that the max power consumption ? if so the music power available should be around half of that ? i am quite obsessed and love big power supplies ... the first and main bottleneck in an amp is the mains transformer ... what do you think ? do you know what is the power on 4 ohm maybe ? Thanks a lot and kind regards, gino

[@gattigail]

The 230 Watts is not the power output of the amp. That number is the power consumption and how many watts it may draw from your wall to run the amp....probably at full power.

[@gino3286]

@@gattigail yes I see but it is telling of the max power output available usually half of that value like 115 watts for both channels in total

[@yofranish]

Hermoso ❤

[@thomasrigby2314]

I think I have one of these in my loft, are these worth anything?

[@gattigail]

no...better send it to me...lol🙂

[@DavidBerquist334]

nice keep it I have same one in mint condition

[@gattigail]

Nice!! I wish mine was mint...Mine is good but not mint. Thanks !!

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

Very nice

[@gattigail]

Thanks....and thanks for stopping by !!

[@limomangeno]

I bought one like 5 years ago for $300...still have it...

[@sgt_pepper135]

Wow!!

[@nedgiles7885]

Got mine in Tokyo in 1976

[@DavidBerquist334]

hi how are you I have the sa8100 doul power off 1 transformer

[@gattigail]

I had a SA-8100 and also a SA-9100. I think the SA-9500II sounds the best.

[@doyrayburn2668]

What a creampuff....my oh my.

[@gattigail]

Thanks !!!!!

[@lyvin3516]

ចង់បានមួយតំលៃប៉ុន្មាន

[@zemendes2123]

como ajustar o bias pioneer sa9500ii

[@scott6690]

What camera are you using?

[@gattigail]

Hi....I'm using a very nice Sony HandyCam HDR-CX330. I have it for a few years now and it still running great. Thanks very much!!

[@KTHKUHNKK]

HEY HOW YOU DOIN ? KEITH KUHN HERE ARE YOU STILL KICKIN ?

[@joemonte7140]

Nice

[@gattigail]

Thanks for stopping by !!

[@K-Effect]

She’s real pretty

[@gattigail]

Thanks !!!

[@rajinderkumarkarya833]

Interested

[@14TacomaDR]

Would be nice to have meters

[@timschutte8310]

, you are one very lucky dude for having this piece of audio porn for an amp !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DO NOT EVER SELL OR GET RID OF IT. ,. NEVER !!!!!!!!!!

[@gattigail]

Thanks man !! I wont ever get rid of it....It took me a long time to find one in this condition. Funny thing is I had this same exact model Pioneer amp brand new when I was a teenager around 1978 and foolishly sold it around 1982. Silly things you do when your a kid.

[@timschutte8310]

gattigail , how much did you pay if you don't mind me asking? and where in the world did you find it ?

[@timschutte8310]

gattigail , I had a sx 1050 stereo amp back in the 1970s and got rid of it like an idiot. I also had a Pioneer reel to reel and cassette deck too. and of course a vintage Technics turntable. oh the things we do so foolishly as young teenagers like get rid of vintage audio equipment and later in life search high and low and for a very long time. I also had the complete Akai rack stereo system with the separate amp, tuner, Equilizer, turntable, cassette deck, reel to reel, all in a audio cabnet with a glass door. damn I wish I had that stuff now. I caint even begin to list all the vintage speakers I've owned. damn

[@gattigail]

I paid a lot....lol. Lets say...around the price when new....lol. And the prices keep going up now like crazy. I found it on my local Craigslist.

[@gattigail]

Wow....Pioneer R2R, SX-1050 !!!! Those pieces go for lots of $$$$ now....LOTS!!!! They are real collectors items.....but who knew. I've seen pictures of those Akai separates.....I remember them. That was a time when having really good audio was very popular and at its peak. We used to compete and compare our systems with friends....hang out with friends and listen to records, make tapes, compare speakers, receivers, turntables, save up and get something new...go the the stereo stores with your buddies......ahhhh….those were good times !!

[@hegonefishing9122]

I have original in my silver face pioneer rack

[@marcinandrzej9024]

Piękny pioneer

[@musik_freak3509]

it looks likes an optonica amplifier from 1978 ...

[@andrewwebber4623]

I want one

[@josepriolo9597]

magkano poh ganyan

[@consultus4]

4 sale? Thanks

[@gattigail]

Sorry...not 4 sale. This model is hard to find. Thanks!!

[@DavidBerquist334]

one channel went out on mine in taking it to a pioneer. autherizd service place to get it fixed

[@consultus4]

wish I had a pioneer repair center near us in SF calif. Had mine fixed for the same issue 2 times now. in 2 years... for 42 years it worked flawlessly

[@Stikkzz]

see 3 on ebay atm, all from Germany

[@DavidBerquist334]

I seen one in a ewaste but couldn't take it camerat it went to be shreded

[@gattigail]

:(

[@carlosandresalvarado3035]

Yo tengo uno

[@surjatmokomoko3589]

i have this smplifier but now dead could not be operated

[@gattigail]

sorry to hear that 😢. Maybe get it fixed?

[@84965615]

yo tengo una haci sele daño las salida

[@johnnyreybuenaflor8721]

jose luis mejia marquez hi Josie, Como esta

[@Stikkzz]

77-79

[@gattigail]

Thanks !!

[@nbrown5907]

Now we can do 800 Watts a channel at half that weight and better SNL and stereo separation. No thankfully we don't make them like that now.

[@impendingdoom2806]

Another piece of ( fabulous plastic ) 😂

[@nbrown5907]

@@impendingdoom2806 Nope Crown is not plastic, Harmon/Kardon does many professional shows including stadiums. Your comment is plastic.