Stunning Pioneer SA-8900II / SA-9500II Integrated Amplifier Repair and Service

[@doxierottenbreath5773]

Thanks, and I mean it. I love vintage 70's audio repair and restoration - rock on...

[@NicoRas-e9m]

The most beautiful series in the Pioneer line-up

[@johnfinn1570]

They were built so lovely back then. Ahh. Memories

[@petergabriel1606]

Own the SA-8500, my best amplifier ever. Such amazing sound quality. Punchy, wide, subtle and engaging.

[@LiquidAudio]

A big part of me is hoping this is THE Peter Gabriel, but even if not, yes, a great series of amplifiers!

[@petergabriel1606]

@@LiquidAudio Nope, sorry, I'm a bit younger, and I can't sing - even if my life depended on it 😀

[@craigm.9070]

Thanks for your time and the tour on this gem. I own the smaller cousin, SA-8500 II that I had restored about a year ago. I love it like it was brand new again; these top 2 amps never did run very hot when in use, even at moderate volume. I'm old enough now that soundstage, fidelity, and a low noise floor are more important; I don't need to pound the nails out of the wall anymore! 😎

[@paulm749]

I had a 9500II back in the day but lost it in a hurricane in the late '90s. Really, really nice amp. The massive dual power supply certainly helped in cleanly and powerfully reproducing bass drums and peddle bass. The drop on Genesis' "Fly On A Windshield" could rattle your fillings!

[@yonathanandrescolladocalca3712]

Tengo uno de eso k tenia si quiere te lo vendo

[@redsnappa7837]

Great video of a great amp! "I've felt some heavy knobs in my time"😆😂🤣

[@AudioElectronicsChicago]

From the good old days when everything was built well

[@PrimeHiFi]

Glad to see another video, Mike. Always loved these older Pioneer integrateds. Nice work!

[@LiquidAudio]

I'm not very good at KZbin Connor, but I'm working on it! 🤣

[@PrimeHiFi]

@@LiquidAudio I watch your videos to see your passion and the high quality work you do. The “raw” aspect of the videos adds to the realness which I appreciate.

[@LiquidAudio]

@@PrimeHiFi That's very kind of you Connor, thanks and that's why I make them, for people like yourself who don't mind the basic production 🙏

[@r423sdex]

Fantastic work 👌 . So great to see it working again.

[@vinilemania8600]

La serie SA di Pioneer rese grande questo marchio. Già il più piccolo SA da 20 watt per canale, in Loudness mode, emette un suono sublime. Per tal motivo, se non si aveva bisogno di potenze esagerate, non necessariamente bisognava ricorrere al top di gamma. Oggi solo realizzare il pannello anteriore in alluminio spazzolato e lucidato con quelle manopole sui potenziometri costerebbe quanto un intero amplificatore. La qualità della serie SA é indiscussa.

[@CaptnTrips]

I wish you were based in Adelaide! I have an SA6300 that I'd love you to overhaul. It was my folk's amp, bought new in the 70's. I'm sure I'll find someone local for the job, but I like supporting channels I enjoy watching.

[@LiquidAudio]

Thank you, I do have lots of interstate customers so if there is ever anything I can help you with, let me know!

[@jeffpurtell5676]

Pretty amazing! Great video.

[@robertthrossell4321]

That looks amazing 👍

[@paulturner3553]

My 2 receivers are a Concept 6.5 and a Realistic STA-2080 The Concept runs hot in the warmer months, But the Realistic always stays pretty cool. I bought the Concept in 1980. The Realistic was from my dad. I have had no problems with the Realistic, but the Concept has had 2 repairs over the years. Sad that these vintage receivers are now expensive to have fixed when they eventually quit. An integrated amp looks to be a better choice over receivers.

[@LiquidAudio]

Sonically and other things being equal, integrated amps are less complex and generally offer better performance as amplifiers. That being said, we repair receivers of all sorts and they are almost always very repairable. I'm working on a Sansui G-8000 receiver as we speak!

[@billkalina3089]

Beautiful. Where will you find dual mono construction today, without spending$$$$?

[@zevs165]

Чем отличаются 9500 2 от 8800 2?

[@Leo_prado]

How much actual wattage does it put out? Must be higher than 80W per side?

[@thomd6861]

Service manual states: 60wpc at 8ohms 75wpc at 4ohms

[@thomd6861]

Oops, I’m thinking of the Pioneer SA-8500 II, sorry

[@heavenlyparadise272]

8900ii and 9400ii are the same amp?

[@YUKOMONONOKE]

same as the 9500ii, diferent voltage ratings

[@heavenlyparadise272]

Sorry for my late reply. I was not notified and I did not know your reply . You mean 9500ii is basically 8900ii with different voltage? Then what is the voltage of 9500ii? They were sold for US market? Thanks a lot in advance.

[@chinmeysway]

@@heavenlyparadise2729500ii is usa version of the 8900.

[@thomd6861]

SA-9500 II: 110v US SA-8900 II: 100v Overseas

[@heavenlyparadise272]

@@thomd6861 thanks a lot.

[@ELATO-MAR]

Seria bueno que fuese traducido al español. It will be better if you translate this video on Spanish, i have this amplifier but it is damaged

[@LiquidAudio]

Sorry about that, maybe the auto generate captions in YT can do it?