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− | ''' | + | '''General''' |
− | * | + | * Manufacturer: [[Pioneer]] |
− | * | + | * Model: A-838 |
− | * | + | * Type: Integrated amplifier / Video part |
− | * | + | * Years of manufacture: 1989 - 1991 |
− | * | + | * Made in: Japan |
− | * | + | * Color: Black |
− | * | + | * Remote control: No |
− | * | + | * Power consumption: 1000 W (max) |
− | * | + | * Dimensions in mm: 459 x 173 x 471 (WxHxD) |
− | * | + | * Weight: 28 kg |
+ | * Original price approx.: 120'000 Yen (Japan, 1989, never officially offered in Germany), 1'800 DM | ||
− | ''' | + | |
+ | '''Connections''' | ||
* Audio: | * Audio: | ||
− | ** | + | ** Number of inputs: |
− | *** Phono (MM/MC | + | *** Phono (MM/MC selectable): 2.5 mV / 50 kOhm (MM), 0.2 mV / 100 Ohm (MC). |
*** CD, Tuner, Line, 3x Tape In, Adapter In: 150 mV / 50 kOhm | *** CD, Tuner, Line, 3x Tape In, Adapter In: 150 mV / 50 kOhm | ||
− | ** | + | ** Number of outputs: |
− | *** 3x Tape Out, Adapter Out: 150 mV / 2 | + | *** 3x Tape Out, Adapter Out: 150 mV / 2.2 kOhm |
− | *** | + | *** Headphones (6.3 mm jack, front) |
− | *** 2 | + | *** 2 pairs of speakers |
* Video: | * Video: | ||
− | ** | + | ** Number of inputs: |
− | ** | + | *** VDP, VCR 1, 2, TV, Aux: 1 V p-p / 75 Ohm |
+ | ** Number of outputs: | ||
+ | *** Monitor, VCR 1, 2: 1 V p-p / 75 Ohm | ||
+ | |||
− | ''' | + | '''Technical Data''' |
− | * | + | * Continuous power (at distortion) |
− | ** 8 Ohm: 2 x 120 W | + | ** 8 Ohm: 2 x 120 W (RMS, 20 - 20'000 Hz, 0,003 %) |
− | ** 6 Ohm: 2 x 150 W | + | ** 6 Ohm: 2 x 150 W (RMS, 20 - 20'000 Hz, 0,003 %) |
− | ** 4 Ohm: 2 x 180 W | + | ** 4 Ohm: 2 x 180 W (RMS, 20 - 20'000 Hz, 0,005 %) |
− | + | * Dynamic power | |
− | * | ||
** 8 Ohm: | ** 8 Ohm: | ||
− | ** | + | ** 6 Ohm: |
− | ** | + | ** 4 Ohm: |
− | * | + | * Total harmonic distortion: 0.008 % |
− | * | + | * Attenuation factor: 200 |
− | * | + | * Frequency response: |
− | * | + | * Phono MC: 20 - 20'000 Hz, ± 0,3 dB |
− | * | + | * Phono MM: 20 - 20'000 Hz, ± 0,3 dB |
− | * | + | * High level: 1 - 150'000 Hz, + 0 dB, - 3 dB |
− | ** | + | * Video: 10 Hz - 10 MHz, + 0 dB, - 1 dB. |
− | ** | + | * Signal-to-noise ratio: |
− | * Loudness: | + | * Phono MC: 71 dB |
+ | * Phono MM: 89 dB | ||
+ | * High level: 110 dB | ||
+ | * Video: 60 dB | ||
+ | * Tone control: | ||
+ | ** Bass: ± 8 dB at 100 Hz | ||
+ | Treble: ± 8 dB at 10 kHz | ||
+ | * Loudness: Yes, + 5 dB at 100 Hz, + 3 dB at 10 kHz | ||
* High Filter: | * High Filter: | ||
− | * Low Filter (Subsonic): | + | * Low Filter (Subsonic): Yes, 12 dB / octave at 17 Hz |
− | * Mute: | + | * Mute: Yes, button |
− | * Direct/Line-Straight: | + | * Direct/Line-Straight: Yes |
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | '''Special Features''' | ||
+ | * Video part | ||
+ | |||
− | == | + | ==Notes== |
− | + | * Other models in the same series (chronologically within each class): | |
* [[Pioneer A-616]] | * [[Pioneer A-616]] | ||
* [[Pioneer A-616 MK II]] | * [[Pioneer A-616 MK II]] | ||
* [[Pioneer A-656]] | * [[Pioneer A-656]] | ||
* [[Pioneer A-656 MK II]] | * [[Pioneer A-656 MK II]] | ||
+ | * [[Pioneer A-636]] | ||
* [[Pioneer A-676]] | * [[Pioneer A-676]] | ||
* [[Pioneer A-701 R]] | * [[Pioneer A-701 R]] | ||
* [[Pioneer A-717]] | * [[Pioneer A-717]] | ||
* [[Pioneer A-717 MK II]] | * [[Pioneer A-717 MK II]] | ||
+ | * [[Pioneer A-717V]] | ||
* [[Pioneer A-757]] | * [[Pioneer A-757]] | ||
* [[Pioneer A-757 MK II]] | * [[Pioneer A-757 MK II]] | ||
* [[Pioneer A-777]] | * [[Pioneer A-777]] | ||
+ | * [[Pioneer A-858]] | ||
* [[Pioneer A-838]] | * [[Pioneer A-838]] | ||
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* [[Pioneer A-878]] | * [[Pioneer A-878]] | ||
− | + | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Pictures == | ||
+ | * Image: Pioneer A-838 | ||
+ | [[File:Pioneer A-838-1989.jpg]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | == Reviews == | ||
+ | * The A-838 was an integrated amplifier of the large Pioneer series of the late 1980s and early 1990s, i.e. models A-6xx to A-8xx. Its audio was based on the A-858, plus the A-838 had a video section with S-Video and composite connections, like the previous A-717V. Furthermore, it had a high gloss front and fine wood veneered wooden side panels, similar to the Urushi series. Unfortunately, it's hard to find a used one in Germany. | ||
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+ | == Links == | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | [[Category:Integrated amplifier]] |
Latest revision as of 11:04, 18 November 2020
Data[edit]
General
- Manufacturer: Pioneer
- Model: A-838
- Type: Integrated amplifier / Video part
- Years of manufacture: 1989 - 1991
- Made in: Japan
- Color: Black
- Remote control: No
- Power consumption: 1000 W (max)
- Dimensions in mm: 459 x 173 x 471 (WxHxD)
- Weight: 28 kg
- Original price approx.: 120'000 Yen (Japan, 1989, never officially offered in Germany), 1'800 DM
Connections
- Audio:
- Number of inputs:
- Phono (MM/MC selectable): 2.5 mV / 50 kOhm (MM), 0.2 mV / 100 Ohm (MC).
- CD, Tuner, Line, 3x Tape In, Adapter In: 150 mV / 50 kOhm
- Number of outputs:
- 3x Tape Out, Adapter Out: 150 mV / 2.2 kOhm
- Headphones (6.3 mm jack, front)
- 2 pairs of speakers
- Number of inputs:
- Video:
- Number of inputs:
- VDP, VCR 1, 2, TV, Aux: 1 V p-p / 75 Ohm
- Number of outputs:
- Monitor, VCR 1, 2: 1 V p-p / 75 Ohm
- Number of inputs:
Technical Data
- Continuous power (at distortion)
- 8 Ohm: 2 x 120 W (RMS, 20 - 20'000 Hz, 0,003 %)
- 6 Ohm: 2 x 150 W (RMS, 20 - 20'000 Hz, 0,003 %)
- 4 Ohm: 2 x 180 W (RMS, 20 - 20'000 Hz, 0,005 %)
- Dynamic power
- 8 Ohm:
- 6 Ohm:
- 4 Ohm:
- Total harmonic distortion: 0.008 %
- Attenuation factor: 200
- Frequency response:
- Phono MC: 20 - 20'000 Hz, ± 0,3 dB
- Phono MM: 20 - 20'000 Hz, ± 0,3 dB
- High level: 1 - 150'000 Hz, + 0 dB, - 3 dB
- Video: 10 Hz - 10 MHz, + 0 dB, - 1 dB.
- Signal-to-noise ratio:
- Phono MC: 71 dB
- Phono MM: 89 dB
- High level: 110 dB
- Video: 60 dB
- Tone control:
- Bass: ± 8 dB at 100 Hz
Treble: ± 8 dB at 10 kHz
- Loudness: Yes, + 5 dB at 100 Hz, + 3 dB at 10 kHz
- High Filter:
- Low Filter (Subsonic): Yes, 12 dB / octave at 17 Hz
- Mute: Yes, button
- Direct/Line-Straight: Yes
Special Features
- Video part
Notes[edit]
- Other models in the same series (chronologically within each class):
- Pioneer A-616
- Pioneer A-616 MK II
- Pioneer A-656
- Pioneer A-656 MK II
- Pioneer A-636
- Pioneer A-676
- Pioneer A-701 R
- Pioneer A-717
- Pioneer A-717 MK II
- Pioneer A-717V
- Pioneer A-757
- Pioneer A-757 MK II
- Pioneer A-777
- Pioneer A-858
- Pioneer A-838
- Pioneer A-878
Pictures[edit]
- Image: Pioneer A-838
Reviews[edit]
- The A-838 was an integrated amplifier of the large Pioneer series of the late 1980s and early 1990s, i.e. models A-6xx to A-8xx. Its audio was based on the A-858, plus the A-838 had a video section with S-Video and composite connections, like the previous A-717V. Furthermore, it had a high gloss front and fine wood veneered wooden side panels, similar to the Urushi series. Unfortunately, it's hard to find a used one in Germany.