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Pioneer SA-9800 Amplifier for Repair or PartsIMPORTANT: The amplifier has broken potentiometers, and the volume control is damaged. Internally, one of the power amplifier section boards is missing, as can be seen in the photographs included in the listing. This unit is being sold strictly for parts.The amplifier is being sold as-is as a service/restoration project, exactly as shown in the photographs and described in this listing.This unit is being sold strictly for repair or parts, exactly as described and shown in the photographs. We do not know what internal damage or additional issues the unit may have, and we cannot be held responsible for any internal defects or damage that may be discovered during repair. Sold as-is, with no guarantees or warranties, exactly as shown in the photos and described in this listing.The Amplifier 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.The shipment will be made only through FedEx Ground or FedEx Home. Only sold in the local US marketReturns are not accepted. Only sold in the local US market.The box number is 54ASHIPPING USA• FedEx Ground 100$ (It takes around 4 to 7 days to deliver the package)Ask any questions you may have and we will kindly respond

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

For repair-or-parts condition, US$725 is hard to justify against the recent used market: with a median of US$199 and a 75th percentile of US$475, this is well into ambitious territory unless it includes rare, documented value beyond the unit itself. On price alone, it sits far above where a typical buyer should expect to land for a non-working example.

That said, this is a respected Pioneer silver-face integrated amp with a strong following, so the chassis, knobs, and transformers can still have real parts value if the listing is complete and the damage is limited. It’s worth considering only if you specifically need a donor unit, can verify exactly what failed, and the cosmetics are unusually good; otherwise, a patient buyer should hold out for a cleaner, working example at a much lower 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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