Pioneer SA-708 amplifier - its wonderful specifications and timeless features

In this video I go through the specifications and the wonderful features of the Pioneer SA-708 amplifier.
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[@PaulDobson-j9i]

They are stunning amps. I have had mine from new. Just love the Pioneer kit of the 80's

[@mike.a5208]

Great video! I just love vintage silver Pioneer - bought my Sa-9900 in 1980. She still produces awesome sound today.

[@grantdwillemse21]

What a wonderful informative video. I sold mine just about a month ago for a SA-7800. The SA-7800 sounds completely different to the 708...a little more subdued but a beautiful sound. I wouldn't mind loaning mine to you for a few days to see a comparison video between the 708 and 7800, if you are around Johannesburg. 😉

[@supertimmeke1976]

Hi i got the same one...still working good after 40y...luv the pioneer quality!! ;o) grtz from belgium!

[@mike_burley]

Wonderful review! Imagine my delight tonight watching this video after picking up a fully functioning set of the following for $80 not knowing if they were completely worth it: Pioneer tuner TX 608 Amplifier SA-708 Dynamic Processor RG-2 Reverberation Processor SR-303 Graphic Equalizer SG-9800 Tape Deck F-650

[@antoniolopez-ux6yu]

excellent video. i have that one stored, sadly haven't used for 30 years cause is 220v and i currently have 110v. i still remember the great Quality sound, and beautiful look

[@rafaelantoniocruzavila4970]

Un amplificador excelente yo lo tengo y es sencillamente espectacular,lo recomiendo

[@shunpillay]

Awesome video. Enjoying the channel. Keep up the good work.

[@matthall351]

Great video. How do you get the amp so clean?

[@elektrickerybydee]

Hi there. Have a look at my other videos where I show how I wash the amplifiers.

[@FJL4215]

I believe those output transistors are actually from the Japanese Fuji Electric. I wonder if the MT200 Sanken transistors like 2SC3264 would fit. Still obsolete, but much more recently.

[@paliki]

Great amp! I prefer the sa606 though

[@stuart302]

Love the video Dewald, very professional.

[@kallieb8874]

This is a very informative video Dewald.

[@gustavobesada1674]

Hola, muy bueno tu video. Tengo un SA-510 desde 1980 y suena maravillosamente bien. Ahora adquirí un SA-708. Estoy enamorado de él y de la linea azul de Pioneer. Que parlantes me recomendas para el 708?. Saludos desde Argentina

[@elektrickerybydee]

Buen día. Gracias por sus amables cumplidos. Estos amplificadores son realmente muy buenos y están bien diseñados. Cualquier buen altavoz moderno es el mejor para conectar al 708. Como los modelos de B&W y JBL. ¡Disfruta la música!

[@gustavobesada1674]

@@elektrickerybydee muchas gracias y sigue con tus buenos videos. Saludos

[@franciscoramoncleriguesrov7187]

Thank for this review, sorry i’m not speak inglés, i have a SA 5300 reciént i buy Linton , I want to release them with the amp, can I have a problem with the watts 10 per channel when connecting them? Thank you,

[@elektrickerybydee]

You will be fine just dont drive the amplifier hard.

[@krageter6965]

Amazing vid, just got one of these from my granddad. Im just getting into vinyls and needed an amplifier. Is this one a good start?

[@elektrickerybydee]

Hi! Yes it is a very good amplifier in any standard. It will be a good amplifier for life. Get it serviced.

[@krageter6965]

@@elektrickerybydee thanks alot for the answer

[@rafaelantoniocruzavila4970]

Sería factible conseguir el folleto instructivo y el plano del modrl SA-708, gracias

[@elektrickerybydee]

Please look on Hi-Fi Engine - www.hifiengine.com/manual-library.shtml

[@tommongo2292]

Mine has a blowed fuse, on the fuse it said socv5a. Can you please tell me the correct fuse? Thank you in advance!

[@DewaldV84]

The correct fuse rating is printed the back of the amplifier panel. At the fuse holder.

[@theeprox]

I am planning on getting a solid entertainment table because I would like stack it with amplifiers such as this ones. NO television

[@tropikfare]

Does this amp sound better than the new line of Pioneer like A 616 and 717. because I like vintage amps and receivers and I'm thinking to change my A 717 for one of those.

[@elektrickerybydee]

I dont know if it sounds better but it does sound very good!

[@tropikfare]

@@elektrickerybydee Thanks for the reply!

[@LjubomirTesic]

Are there any major differences between this model and the SA 608 model other than lower power (45w)?

[@DewaldV84]

The best is to compare the two circuits but I know Pioneer never scaled their circuits. Each model had it's own circuit.

[@AmelioMedardo]

Che differenza passa tra piooner sa706 e sa 708 ?

[@boyerjuliano21]

Savez pourquoi les faisceaux bleus de cette série on tendance a être désynchronisés visuellement ( droite et gauche ) en cours d'écoute ?

[@elektrickerybydee]

Les circuits de comparaison sont un peu primitifs et donc la réponse pourrait être compromise. Si votre appareil est très déséquilibré, les potentiomètres ne sont peut-être pas réglés correctement. De plus, l'âge des condensateurs est un gros problème. Je remplace tous les condensateurs d'un coup.

[@boyerjuliano21]

@@elektrickerybydee merci de m'avoir répondu , sur mon sa710 oui il y a un déséquilibre de faisceaux pas non plus éxhorbitant mais assez génant tout de même notamment sur les sons ambiants

[@boyerjuliano21]

@@elektrickerybydee donc cela viendrait il des potentiomètres , impossible en tout cas de régler le soucis en jouant avec la balance , j'ai fait révisé l'"appareil dernièrement le gars m'a certifié qu'il ne pouvait rien faire a ce niveau , et ce qui m'inquiète c'est que j'ai vu d'autres appareils identiques sur you tube avec le même souci visuel , j'aurais besoin de votre opinion , merci d'avance 😉

[@elektrickerybydee]

@@boyerjuliano21 Les condensateurs ont-ils été remplacés ?

[@ragedmonke]

I just got my SA-708 serviced and doesn’t sound the same,it was louder before it went for service. I wouldn’t think of turning the volume past 4,now even if I bring it to 9 it doesn’t even reach the same loudness as it was before

[@elektrickerybydee]

It is possible that your service tech has messed up the circuit! Get it checked by someone compitent!

[@ragedmonke]

@@elektrickerybydee thank you for the reply,will check it out 🤝

[@flick3707]

What is the price range for this ?

[@elektrickerybydee]

It is not for sale sorry.

[@flick3707]

@@elektrickerybydee thats all good, i have one from a deceased estate that i’m looking to sell but just have no idea on a price range that these go for.