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  1. K

    Pioneer SA-9500 pre out/main in. To connect or not to?

    Hello! Long time lurker here, just got around to getting my hands on a Pioneer SA-9500. Its my first vintage audio kit. I love the big chunk of metal, however, I feel like the amplifier is lacking some bass, and im unsure if the pre out/main in should be connected via dummy plugs or not? Ive...
    • kosnik
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    • main in pioneer pre out sa9500
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Solid State
  2. S

    Re-capped/re-transistored SA-9500; NO SOUND, HELP!!

    Hey guys, I re-capped and changed all the transistors on a SA-9500 and I am getting no sound output. The relay is clicking, but there is no sound on either phono inputs and aux inputs. I have changed the seperated/normal switch, too. The bias has been set, the 20mv dialed in fairly easily...
    • SMD88
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    • no audio recap and restoration sa9500
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
  3. oz-2

    SA 9500 Mk I intermittent crackling on LH channel - advice?

    Hello AK'ers I have a small problem with my SA 9500 Mk 1 After about 10 - 15 mins of use I get a crackling sound on the LH channel. Observation of the L/S shows that this is accompanied by a large, gradually varying, dc voltage which moves the cone in and out over about 2 seconds. The sound...
  4. Thisiscobras

    Pioneer SX 50 series vs SX 80 series vs SA series

    I realize a similar question was posted a few years ago I just wanted to try and get some refreshed opinions. I recently made the "upgrade" from an SX 780 to an SX 850 and I find myself actually missing the sound of my old 780. Of course I like the apparent build upgrade of the 50 series and...
  5. oz-2

    SA9500 intermittent protection issue

    Dear AK'ers I wonder whether anyone could give me some advice on how to fault find an intermittent protection issue on an SA9500 (mk1)? I will be very grateful for the usual excellent advice and help. Just to give background. The amp has been professionally recapped. I splashed out a couple...
    • oz-2
    • Thread
    • intermittent protection sa9500
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Pioneer Audio
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