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Top-of-the-line Pioneer amplifier from its era. Everything works perfectly and it has just been serviced. The technical condition is excellent. Voltage selector.Cosmetically, it has some marks, as you can see in the photos, due to age.I also have the matching tuner for sale, which you can see in another listing. I could offer a special price if you buy both items. In the last photo, you can see the amplifier with the tuner, but this sale is ONLY FOR THE AMPLIFIER.See the photos. They are part of the description. Please contact me with any questions.Ships well-packaged and protected worldwide. Please inquire about shipping costs to your location.
The SA-9500 MKII is a respected late-’70s Pioneer integrated amp, but this ask is far above the used market norm. Against your database anchor of a US$191 median, US$100 25th percentile, and US$430 75th percentile, US$1,489 is not just ambitious — it’s several multiples over the top end of typical recent comparables.
What makes it desirable is the usual Pioneer appeal: strong build, classic silver-face styling, and a sound many buyers still prize for its warmth and drive. If this is truly clean, original, and recently serviced, it could appeal to a collector or someone chasing a very specific cosmetic condition, but for a normal buyer the value is hard to justify at this level. I’d want proof of full electrical health, any service history, and close-up photos before even considering it.
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Pioneer traces its roots to 1937 in Tokyo, Japan, when founder Nozomu Matsumoto, inspired by the thrill of imported hi-fi speakers, developed the A-8 dynamic speaker and launched a radio and speaker repair shop. The business formalized as Fukuin Shokai Denki Seisakusho in 1938, evolving into Pioneer Corporation and embodying Matsumoto's philosophy of "Move the Heart and Touch the Soul" through audio innovation.
The brand excels across diverse hi-fi categories, pioneering Japan's first headphones in 1960 with the SE-1 and the world's first component-based stereo system in 1965 via the PSC-5A. Pioneer's portfolio spans amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and DACs, alongside landmark car audio advancements like the 1975 Supertuner-equipped stereo and the 1986 in-car CD player, blending home and automotive excellence.
Today, Pioneer holds a commanding mid-to-high-tier position in the market, revered for reliable, performance-driven gear that balances premium quality with accessibility. Its vintage components attract collectors, while current offerings appeal to discerning buyers seeking robust, innovative sound reproduction without boutique excess.
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