Pioneer QX8000 Quad Receiver- Vintage Audio Review Episode

In this episode I look at the performance & features of a Pioneer QX8000 AM/FM Quadraphonic Receiver.
00:00 Introduction
01:25 Outside “Tour”
04:10 Inside “Tour”
05:17 Measurements Start- THD/SNR 5w/8ohms Front
06:20 THD/SNR 5w/4ohms
06:46 Frequency Response 8ohms Rear
08:12 THD/SNR 5w/8ohms Rear
08:47 Rated Power Rear
09:66 Output Impedance
10:19 IMD
10:56 Multitone
11:25 Crosstalk
12:10 THD/SNR- Amp section only (8ohms)
14:20 Frequency Response Amp section only (8ohms Rear)
15:05 Frequency Response PREAmp section only
16:42 THD/SNR- PREAmp section only
16:18 Filters
17:00 Rater Power + Harmonics (8ohms)
18:15 Rater Power + Harmonics (Rear, 4ohms)
20:00 Frequency Response 8ohms Rear
20:38 Phono Input measurements
22:08 Listening/Final comments

[@scottbennett3119]

A very thorough review. The performance seems really good for being nearly 50 years old. Thanks

[@vintageaudioreview]

Thank your for taking the time to comment! I ended up selling it on craigslist. I often try to keep things in my collection that I use (except for spare power amps), but I have the Marantz 4430 Quad receiver in its place so I thought it would be good to let someone else enjoy it.

[@user-gj4ei6dc5q]

​@@vintageaudioreviewI just happen to be the guy you sold it to!

[@vintageaudioreview]

@@user-gj4ei6dc5q I hope you are using it and enjoying it!

[@mikeobearle]

I have one of these. Works great. Dad picked it up for 20 bucks and goodwill. Never use it though since i have a sx780 and another kenwood kr 3600.

[@vintageaudioreview]

$20 is a great price for it working. Guess there are still good finds out there.

[@stephengreene9380]

The QX-8000 retailed for $499.99 and was sold in the USA from 1972 to 1973. The QX-8000A which replaced it, added an SQ matrix decoder with superior logic circuitry and all silver knobs and pushbuttons. Same tuner, same power output with a retail price of $549.99

[@vintageaudioreview]

I appreciate your taking the time to fill in some missing information on the QX-8000/8000A 😄