Pioneer SA-3000

[LPD]

Anyone heard of this model? I bought one today for $50.00 Canadian, looks very totl. The toridal is huge, looks like the C-21 preamp I owned.

[stewey]

...but I'd like to see some pics. How does it sound?

Stew.

[LPD]

Here's a few pics. Didn't have alot of time to listen, but the few moments I did it sounded very nice. I'll post more as I listen to it. I couldn't find any info other than service manuals on line.


http://members.shaw.ca/mbeka/P1.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/mbeka/P2.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/mbeka/P3.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/mbeka/P4.jpg

[stewey]

Early 80's?

I did a quick google for it but didn't really find anything.

Stereomanuals.com seems to have some information on it, but I imagine you'd have to purchase it.

[LPD]

I found some info on the amp from a rep from Pioneer. Apparently it is an European model rated at 40wpc. It sold in 79' for $300.00 US.

[IsakAlexande]

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[Michael-Otto]

From my Archive, Pioneer Flyer from 1979/80

Your SA-3000 is from a System, called Mini-System. It includes:
Amplifier SA-3000
Tuner TX-3000
Turntable PL-3000
Cassette Deck CT-3000
Audio Rack B-3000

Something so right in size and sound
The following pages are going to take you through a whole new world of stereo hi-fi components. The new world of the Mini Hi-fi System. You'll find the same fine performance that Pioneer's regular-size components are noted for but you won't find the large cabinetry and big dimensions. You'll find instead a hi-fi system that's been reduced in size but human-engineered for the human hand. You'll also see a uniformity in style that is a joy to find in systems of any size. You won't be able to hear it, but you'll be able to get an indication of the quality of the sound by scrutinizing the specifications. After you've given our system a test listen, we assure you that your ears will confirm what your eyes have already read. The Mini Hi-fi System. Something so right in size and sound-sold only by Pioneer.
The Pioneer SA-3000 Stereo Integrated Amplifier. The big little power source.
For an amp of this size to produce 40 watts of power per channel, you know that some truly advanced technology had to be applied. You're right. Though the size has been greatly reduced we've been able to achieve a very low distortion figure of only 0.02 %. The circuitry itself has been newly developed for the push-pull drive in the Class "A" driver stage of the power amp to greatly reduce distortion in the high frequencies and to improve overall transient characteristics.
Three Independent Power Source Circuits. Sound quality reaches new heights. The internal layout of the chassis has been incredibly simplified and hence is all the more faithful to amp fundamentals. Left and right sections are completely separated for improved quality. Three independent power circuits; 2 toroidal transformers as well as special circuitry for low-level signals greatly improve performance, reduce distortion, eliminate crosstalk while achieving a high level of separation.
Substantially Wide Dynamic Range and High Phono S/N Ratio. To keep up with today's recording techniques. A phono S/N ratio of 86dB has been realized by using 3-stage DC circuitry with our new low-noise transistors in the first stage of the equalizer amp. Which all means that the SA-3000 is a good enough amplifier to handle and reproduce even the latest directdisc recordings with wide dynamic ranges.

POWER AMPLIFIER SECTION
Continuous Power Output is 40 watts per channel min. at 8 ohms from 20 hertz to 20,000 hertz with no more than 0.02% total harmonic distortion,
or 40 watts per channel at 4 ohms from 20 hertz to 20,000 hertz with no more than 0.02% total harmonic distortion
Total Harmonic Distortion:(20 to 20,000Hz, 8 ohms from AUX)
Intermodulation Distortion: (50 Hz:7 kHz = 4:1,8 ohms from AUX)
No more than 0.005 % (Continuous rated power output)
No more than 0.004% (20 watts per channel power output)
Output.: Speaker: A, B
Damping Factor:30 (20 to 20,000Hz, 8 ohms)
PREAMPLIFIER SECTION
Input Sensitivity/Impedance:
PHONO: 2.5 mV/50 Kohms, TUNER, AUX, TAPE PLAY: 150 mV/50 Kohms
PHONO Overload Level: (1kHzT.H.D. 0.01 %) 230 mV
Output Level: TAPE REC: 150 mV
Frequency Response.
PHONO: 20 to 20000 Hz ± 3 dB
TUNER, AUX, TAPE PLAY:
10 to 100.000 Hz + 0 dB, - 3 dB
Hum and Noise: (Short-circuited A network)
PHONO: 86 dB (MM) TUNER, AUX, TAPE PLAY: 100 dB
Tone Control: Bass: ± 10 dB (100 Hz), Treble: ± 10 dB (10 kHz)
Loudness Contour: (Volume Control set at- 40 dB position) + 6 dB (100 Hz),+ 3 dB (10 kHz)
Semiconductors: Transistors: 30, Diodes: 22
MISCELLANEOUS
Power Requirements: 220/240 V (switchable) 50-60 Hz
Power Consumption: 330 watts (max.)
Dimensions: 380 (W) x 83 (H) x 295 (D) mm
Weight : 7.6 kg

Michael-Otto

[Dr. Strangelove]

It is from the Mini 3000 component system, from 1979 to 1980.

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