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For sale: a Pioneer A-717 MK2 stereo integrated amplifier, a high-quality vintage hi-fi amplifier known for its robust build, powerful output.
This unit has been serviced and repaired, with critical output stage components replaced to restore full performance.
''Due to the weight being 20/30KG or above, please ask us for a shipping quote before buying to get the best rates and options, currently shown shipping is estimated''
Cosmetic condition:
The amplifier is in used vintage condition with normal signs of age.
Overall clean presentation
Light cosmetic wear consistent with age
Fully intact front panel and controls
🔊 Functional status
✔ Fully working✔ Output stage (eindtrap) components replaced✔ Stable operation on both channels
Specs:
Continuous power (both channels)
8 Ohm: 2x 95 W (20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.003% distortion)
4 Ohm: 2x 140 W (20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.005% distortion)
Continuous power (DIN, 1 kHz, 1%)
8 Ohm: 2x 100 W
4 Ohm: 2x 150 W
Dynamic power
8 Ohm: 2x 120 W
4 Ohm: 2x 180 W
2 Ohm: 2x 250 W
Total harmonic distortion: 0.003% (20-20,000 Hz, 95 W, 8 Ohm)
Attenuation factor: 200 / 70 (8 Ohm, 1 kHz / 20-20,000 Hz)
Frequency response:
Phono MM: 20 - 20,000 Hz (±0.2 dB).
Phono MC: 20 - 20,000 Hz (±0.3 dB)
High level: 1 - 150,000 Hz (+0/-3 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio:
IHF (short-circuited, A-weighted).
Phono MM/MC: 95 dB / 77 dB
High level: 108 dB
DIN (continuous power/50 mW)
Phono MM: 74 dB / 65 dB
High level: 92 dB / 66 dB
Stereo channel separation:
Tone control:
Bass: yes, ±8 dB (100 Hz)
Treble: yes, ±8 dB (10 kHz)
Loudness: yes, +5 dB (100 Hz), +3 dB (10 kHz) (at -40 dB volume)
High Filter: no
Low Filter (Subsonic): yes, 7 Hz (-12 dB/oct)
Mute: yes
Direct/Line-Straight: yes
Dimensions (LxWxH): 420 x 162 x 435 mmWeight: 22 KgVolts: 220v (If it’s 200V or higher, you’ll need an adapter in the USA)
We ship worldwide.For international shipping, import fee's apply. These vary per countrie, and are for the buyer to pay.-Shipping in the EU up to 30 KG (max)-Shipping outside of the EU up to 20 KG (max) Shown costs might vary. Please ask us for a shipping quote for the best rates!
Please note: ‘’Whenever an item exceeds the weight noted above. Please ask for a shipping quote before making a purchase. The shipping costs are estimated in our shop because we do not know the shipping address.
Picking up the item is also possible. It can be picked up in Alkmaar
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State of listing: If a listing is listed ''for parts or not working'' returns are not accepted.
When we offer our products with the notice ''Serviced'' or ''Fully serviced'' that means the device is either ''serviced'' with a new belt, and cleaned the pots, Or ''Fully serviced'' recapped, Quiescent current adjusted etc as expected from a full service
Against a typical used US$569 median and US$684 75th percentile, US$799 is firmly above-market for a standard buy; it’s not the obvious bargain alternative to spending that money on a newer, easier-to-service integrated amp. With only two recent comparables, this lands in ambitious territory rather than fair value.
That said, the A-717 has a strong reputation as a muscular, no-nonsense integrated with real drive, good current delivery, and the kind of build quality that still appeals to two-channel listeners. If this one is clean, original, and fully functional, the upside is in owning a classic Pioneer that can still anchor a serious system; just make sure the cosmetics, controls, and output stage are all healthy, because at US$799 you want a truly exceptional example, not merely an old amp with a famous name.
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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