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Pioneer SA-9500II Stereo Amplifier Serviced Operational.IMPORTANT: Pioneer SA-9500 II amplifier for sale. It is a clear and beautiful amplifier belonging to the Pioneer series from 1977. Its sound is really clear. It is an equipment that was tested for more than 8 continuous hours.The previous owner recently had the unit electronically serviced, including the replacement of capacitors and other components that had deteriorated or fallen out of specification. The unit has some stains and scratches on the front panel, as well as on a few of the aluminum knobs. Both covers were refinished with a professional powder-coat finish, achieving a result very similar to the original appearance. The Phono stage was tested and is working properly.A test video was recorded to the amplifier. You can watch it on our YouTube channel (SSC Global Company) to corroborate your purchase and be sure of it.The amplifier is sold like this, all photos of the real equipment are shown.The equipment is located in a Warehouse in Miami FL 33166.ABOUT SHIPPING: Our shipping process works like this: we pay a warehouse who is in charge of making the shipments safely. All orders are processed from Monday to friday. Then we proceed to attach the tracking to the box and photos will be sent to you so you can see the tracking on the box. Subsequently, the Pick-Up request will be made to FedEx. It is important for you to know that this process in which FedEx picks up the box at the warehouse can last from 24 to 120 hours during the working week (from monday to friday). When FedEx picks up the box you will be notified immediately since from that moment your order is on its way to your address.Only sold in the local US market. Returns are not acceptedThe shipment will be made only through FedEx Ground or FedEx Home.The box number is 30ASHIPPING USA• FedEx Ground 120$ (It takes around 4 to 7 days to deliver the package)Ask any questions you may have and we will kindly respond.
This is a seller’s market at this ask, and the price is ambitious against the current used pool: US$800 sits well above the US$470 75th percentile and far over the US$198 median. For a serviced, operational vintage Pioneer integrated, that only makes sense if the restoration is documented, the cosmetics are excellent, and the seller can prove the work was done properly.
The upside is real: these early-’70s Pioneer integrated amps are admired for musical, punchy presentation and a very usable phono stage, so a clean, fully sorted example can still be a satisfying long-term keeper. The key buyer question is whether the service is substantive—bias, DC offset, noisy controls, and any replaced parts—or just a basic “powered on” check; at US$800, the paperwork and condition need to be strong to justify the premium.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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