My "refreshed+minty" pioneer SM-G204!

[chameloman72]

I absolutely LOVE this receiver...enough to give up my integrated! Yes, the old Catalina won't be missed. This Pioneer has "two" tuning eyes versus the Catalina's "one"! What about the sound you say? Well, after a recap and some cleaning she sounds AMAZING! After all was said and done this receiver was rated at 16 wpc and now clips at 25 wpc! Enjoy some pics!

 

[Jailtime]

It's awesome! Not usually what I think of when I think "Pioneer". I really like the dual tuning dials.

 

[bolly]

cooL old Pioneer!! :thmbsp:

 

[aussiedan]

I absolutely LOVE this receiver...enough to give up my integrated! Yes, the old Catalina won't be missed. This Pioneer has "two" tuning eyes versus the Catalina's "one"! What about the sound you say? Well, after a recap and some cleaning she sounds AMAZING! After all was said and done this receiver was rated at 16 wpc and now clips at 25 wpc! Enjoy some pics!

WOW! Very cool! First time I have seen the "magic eye" lit up.

I found one of these for sale. I know nothing about tube gear, but I think its time to take the plunge after what you say about it. Thanks for the pics!

 

[redcoates7]

Now that's a REAL vintage receiver! She's a beaut, nice work!

 

[Sam Cogley]

WOW! Very cool! First time I have seen the "magic eye" lit up.

I found one of these for sale. I know nothing about tube gear, but I think its time to take the plunge after what you say about it. Thanks for the pics!

I didn't jump into the world of the tube until a few months ago. Now I'm hooked. Have fun! :thmbsp:

 

[deaner33]

Awesome unit!

 

[chameloman72]

Here are a couple nudies! I LOVE the sound that these ECL86/6GW8 output tubes produce!