First off, I know little to nothing about Phase Linear. But, I have seen a number of Phase Linear components listed from time to time. And, I was interested because Pioneer owned Phase Linear from 1979 to 1982.

So, I did a little checking and was able to develop the table below. Not much, only 47 components, but it is a start. I am hoping that those of you who are into Phase Linear will add to this thread and develop it to be more complete.

One thing I did find interesting is that there were four Pioneer components that are also Phase Linear components. Perhaps there are more.

Here is the table thus far. The column headers are:
Group
YearF(irst)
YearL(last)
Model
Pioneer (model)
Cost
Model Type
Info1
Info2


Group YearF YearL Model Pioneer Cost Model Type Info1 Info2

Amplifiers 1976 1977 200 390 Power Amp
Amplifiers 1977 200B 330 Power Amp
Amplifiers 1978 200 Series II 400 Power Amp
Amplifiers 1979 1982 300 Series II 500 Power Amp
Amplifiers 1972 400 500 Power Amp
Amplifiers 1978 1981 400 Series II 800 Power Amp
Amplifiers 1978 1980 500 Series II 1400 Power Amp
Amplifiers 1972 1973 700 750 Power Amp
Amplifiers 1974 1977 700B 880 Power Amp
Amplifiers 1978 1981 700 Series II 1000 Power Amp
Amplifiers 1975 1977 2000 300 Preamp
Amplifiers 1978 1979 2000 Series II 300 Preamp
Amplifiers 1978 3000 Series II 500 Preamp
Amplifiers 1980 3300 Series II 400 Preamp
Amplifiers 1980 1982 3500 Series II 725 Preamp
Amplifiers 1973 1977 4000 660 Preamp
Amplifiers 1978 1982 4000 Series II 700 Preamp
Amplifiers 1980 A-30 Power Amp 150w
Amplifiers A-60 Power Amp 225w
Amplifiers 1982 1983 DRS-250 875 Integrated Amp
Amplifiers 1982 1983 DRS-400 700 Power Amp
Amplifiers 1982 1983 DRS-900 1100 Power Amp
Amplifiers 1983 P-3600 450 Preamp
Amplifiers 1983 P-3800 650 Preamp
Decoder 220-CX Decoder
Digital Discs 1983 P-9500 Compact Disc Kyocera DA-01
Sound Processor 1975 1000 Noise Reduction
Sound Processor 1978 1000 Series II Noise Reduction
Sound Processor 1979 1981 1100 Series II 600 Equalizer
Sound Processor 1200 Series II Spectrum Analyzer
Sound Processor 1978 1300 Series II Noise Reduction
Sound Processor 1981 1400 Series II Equalizer
Sound Processor 1978 6000 Delay Processor
Sound Processor 6000 Series II Delay Processor
Speaker Systems 1976 Andromeda III Speaker
Speaker Systems 1977 1980 P-530 excl Speaker
Speaker Systems 1980 P-560 excl Speaker
Speaker Systems 1980 P-580 excl Speaker
Speaker Systems 1977 Phase III 1350 Speaker
Tapes 1978 1983 7000 Series II CT-A1 1350 Cassette
Tuners 1976 1977 5000 500 Tuner
Tuners 5000 Series II Tuner
Tuners 1979 5100 Series II TX-D1000 500 Tuner
Tuners 1979 5100 Series II F-D7 500 Tuner
Tuners 1982 1983 T-5200 F-9 450 Tuner
Turntables 8000 Turntable
Turntables 8000A Turntable
Turntables 1979 1983 8000 Series II PL-L1000 Turntable

As you can see in the table, the following had Pioneer equivalents:
7000 Series II => Pioneer CT-A1
5100 Series II => Pioneer TX-D1000 and F-D7
T-5200 => Pioneer F-9
8000 Series II => Pioneer PL-L1000

Plus, the P-530, P-560, and P-580 seem to be related to something in the Pioneer eXclusive line.

Doc

Here are photos of the TX-D1000, F-D7, CT-A1, F-9, and PL-L1000:

Doc

TX-D1000 http://audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=17634
F-D7 http://audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38105
CT-A1 http://audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=30826
F-9 http://audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=20642
PL-L1000 http://audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=20754

I have a 400 Series II. IIRC, I read somewhere that Bob Carver worked for Pioneer after he sold Phase Linear. That would explain the similarities in some of the components

Hey Doc! Are you going to be collecting serial numbers, like in your other excellent database? I have two PL units on ebay right now, and I'll grab the serials for you if you want them...

I have a PL 4000 Mk. II I'm in the process of repairing. Nice gear.

Here are some photos of the Phase Linear:

7000 Series II
5100 Series II
T-5200
8000 Series II

None of these are my photos, nor are they photos from catalogs.
Standard disclaimers apply.

Doc

Doc, Here is the man to see. Dean is phenominal. He can be difficult to reach however.:thmbsp: http://members.aol.com/__121b_wtpdMibanQaH7DHxeLJmoOVPqu3ATQHn

Thanks for the link. A lot of good information there.

Doc

Doc,
Here is another link that has a ton of pictures as well as a little history; http://www.kleines-kalb.com/html/english.html.

As you probably saw on Ed and Dean's site, there were some variants of the 700 power amplifiers. Phase Linear made 7 special 700 series 1's ( I have two of them) for Bell Labs and also were commissioned by Clair Brothers to produce a special line of 700 Series Two for the rock concerts that they supported(I have one of those). Also, a 700 Series 2 Professional version was produced in limited quantities towards the end of the line(I have one of those).

Bob never worked for Pioneer. He left Phase Linear to start up Carver Corporation before the Series Two 700 hit production. They finished production based upon the design that he developed.

Real glad that you are capturing this information.

Vito

Doc - send me your email again. I have a Phase Linear listing similar to the one I have for Pioneer I can send you.