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Zum Verkauf angeboten wird ein originaler Pioneer SPEC-1 Stereo-Vorverstärker zusammen mit einer SPEC-4 Stereo-Endstufe, beide Made in Japan, Baujahre 1976–1980, in Silber.
Beide Geräte funktionieren einwandfrei, an der Front der Endstufe sind Kratzer sichtbar.
Der SPEC-1 arbeitet analog mit zwei Kanälen, verfügt über Phono-, Mikrofon-, Tuner-, Aux- und Tape-Eingänge sowie Line- und Tape-Rec-Ausgänge, Kopfhöreranschluss und Klangregelung mit Bass-, Höhen- sowie Low-/High-Filtern. Leistungsaufnahme 17 W, Abmessungen 480 x 187 x 365 mm, Gewicht 11,2 kg.
Die SPEC-4 liefert 2x 150 W an 8 Ohm (2x 180 W an 4 Ohm), Frequenzgang 5 Hz–100 kHz, Dämpfungsfaktor 100, Signal-Rausch-Abstand über 115 dB. Sie ist als 19"-Gerät mit Handgriffen ausgeführt, Leistungsaufnahme max. 760 W, Abmessungen 480 x 186,5 x 445 mm, Gewicht 24,5 kg.
Enthalten sind die beiden genannten Geräte.

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

€2,250 is above the 75th percentile versus your recent EUR comps, so this is an ambitious asking price rather than a fair-market buy. Against a median of €1,381 and a top quartile of €2,433, it’s close enough to the upper end that I’d only call it strong if the condition, cosmetics, and originality are genuinely exceptional.

That said, the Spec-1 has the right kind of reputation to draw serious interest: it’s a classic, no-nonsense preamp with a strong following for its build quality, low-noise presentation, and straightforward, highly usable control layout. If this example is truly excellent, that helps justify paying up a bit, especially for a clean, unmodified unit with known service history and original parts; otherwise, I’d want some room off the ask.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Pioneer

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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