SA-708 (Sa-7800) question
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The SA-608 and SA-6800 share a service manual, so I'm sure they were very similar. The TX-608 & TX-6800 tuners also share a service manual. I own a SA/TX 608 pair. Based on pictures, there are no differences in the front panels of my SA-608 and a SA-6800.
Based on that, in another thread, I had guessed that the SA-708 and SA-7800 were pretty much the same, but it looks like I was wrong -- Foe
PS: Were the SA-x08 series sold in the USA? I think that perhaps only the SA-x800 series were available here, from the SA-5800 through to the SA-9800, with no American equivalent for the SA-708.
Based on that, in another thread, I had guessed that the SA-708 and SA-7800 were pretty much the same, but it looks like I was wrong -- Foe
PS: Were the SA-x08 series sold in the USA? I think that perhaps only the SA-x800 series were available here, from the SA-5800 through to the SA-9800, with no American equivalent for the SA-708.
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siamac
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SA-6800 and SA608 are the same.
SA-5800 and SA508 are the same.
I think the SA-708 was not offerd in USA.
I had 2 SA-708. But I sold them both. When you have the SA-7800.....& co, you don´t want the "Schwitching-Amps" anymore. The biggest optical difference is the Volumeknob outfit.
SA-5800 and SA508 are the same.
I think the SA-708 was not offerd in USA.
I had 2 SA-708. But I sold them both. When you have the SA-7800.....& co, you don´t want the "Schwitching-Amps" anymore. The biggest optical difference is the Volumeknob outfit.
siamac
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On this picture you can see among other gear:
SA-708
SA-7800
SA-8800
http://groups.msn.com/rdj65uhdl3oaegjcjsi3479mi3/pioneer.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=37
SA-708
SA-7800
SA-8800
http://groups.msn.com/rdj65uhdl3oaegjcjsi3479mi3/pioneer.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=37
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This is my SA-608 & TX-608 pair. Both have metal cases and 4-way voltage selection, and I'm gonna get service manuals for both and work on adjusting them myself, as they both have minor issues.
Were there other tuners in the TX-x08 series, and if so, did they all have the black dial (and not the silver dial of the TX-x800 series)? -- Foe
PS: I think the cover comes off the relay, but don't ask me how because I've never done it. My SA-608 has a very loud metallic ping when the relay kicks in, so I'd like to know how to take a look myself.
Were there other tuners in the TX-x08 series, and if so, did they all have the black dial (and not the silver dial of the TX-x800 series)? -- Foe
PS: I think the cover comes off the relay, but don't ask me how because I've never done it. My SA-608 has a very loud metallic ping when the relay kicks in, so I'd like to know how to take a look myself.
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That looks very much like a TX-410 -- Foe
I have a Pioneer LX-450 which is an European version of the SX-450 !
The face is exactly the same except that i have one extra button (AM MW/LW)
You can see it here, bottom of the page http://users.skynet.be/videos/
The inside is build in a slighty different way, too.
Anyone knows if they made Euro version of bigger receivers? Or were the SX-1080, 1280, 1980 never imported in Europe ?
The face is exactly the same except that i have one extra button (AM MW/LW)
You can see it here, bottom of the page http://users.skynet.be/videos/
The inside is build in a slighty different way, too.
Anyone knows if they made Euro version of bigger receivers? Or were the SX-1080, 1280, 1980 never imported in Europe ?
Trawlerman
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siamac said:
Interesting. I just made an arse of myself by saying that they were the same. Just goes to show that one hsouldn't trust all that is printed in the Pioneer Bible from Stout Associates!
When Pioneer say non-switching amps I presume that they mean a Pure Class-A amplifier rather than a Class-AB Push-Pull design.
Or am I missing something here?
Hey JsJazz.
Did you ever find a solution to your SA-708 problem?
Picked up one at a yard sale a few weeks ago. Played great for a couple of weeks then exhibited the same symptoms as yours. Lights (mmmmm... bluelites) come on but no relay click and no sound.
Invested in a service manual which is little better than vague. About all it said was if "the relay fails to engage suspect component failure".... Ooooo K...
In reply to a question by mosfet666, there was an North American version. According to the SM they were designated with a S or SG suffix on the rear indent panel. My amp just says SA-708, Hmmm...
Did you ever find a solution to your SA-708 problem?
Picked up one at a yard sale a few weeks ago. Played great for a couple of weeks then exhibited the same symptoms as yours. Lights (mmmmm... bluelites) come on but no relay click and no sound.
Invested in a service manual which is little better than vague. About all it said was if "the relay fails to engage suspect component failure".... Ooooo K...
In reply to a question by mosfet666, there was an North American version. According to the SM they were designated with a S or SG suffix on the rear indent panel. My amp just says SA-708, Hmmm...
Hi I am a new member
I had a 708 back in the day and am
Interested in another one, do you know the difference between a 708 and 7800?
