8.5/10 (Deducted one point for the spring-clip speaker terminals; half a point for the finicky tape switches).
with two separate power transformers and power supplies—one for each channel. This design essentially puts two independent power amplifiers and a preamplifier into a single, massive 16.2kg chassis. Build Integrity pioneer sa 8900 ii
Because these units are nearly 50 years old, they often require professional servicing to reach their full potential. pioneer sa 8900 ii
Use contact cleaner on the potentiometers and switches to eliminate "scratchy" audio. pioneer sa 8900 ii