Pioneer SA-608

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Pioneer
• Model: SA-608
• Type: Integrated amplifier
• Years of manufacture: 1979 - 1980
• Made in: Japan
• Color: Front: Silver Housing: Black
• Remote control: no
• Power consumption: 450 W max.
• Dimensions: 420 x 150 x 271 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 7.9 kg
• Original price: DM 600,- approx.

Connections

• Number of inputs: phono, AUX, tuner, tape 1, tape 2,
• Loudspeaker impedance: 4 - 16 Ohm
• 2 pairs of speakers

Technical data

• Continuous power:
  • 8 Ohm: 2x 45 watts (distortion factor 0.02%).
  • 4 Ohm: 2x 45 Watt, 82 Watt (DIN)
• total harmonic distortion: <0,03%
• Damping factor: 30, at 20-20khz, 8ohm
• Frequency response: 10 Hz - 50.000 Hz +- 0,3dB

phono: 30 - 15.000 Hz

• Signal-to-noise ratio: 78 dB (phono), 100 dB (rest)
• Output: 150mV (Line)
• Input sensitivity: 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (line)
• Tone control:
  • Bass: +7.5 dB, - 7.5 dB (1oo Hz).

treble: +7.5 dB, -7.5 dB (10 kHz)

• Loudness: yes, at -40dB: +6dB (100Hz), +3dB (10khz).
• High Filter:
• Low Filter (Subsonic):

• More data at "Hifi Engine": [1]

Special Features

• Blue fluorescent display

Remarks

• Other models in the same series:
• Pioneer SA-408
• Pioneer SA-508
• Pioneer SA-708

• Corresponding Tuner
• Pioneer TX-608

Pictures

• Image: Pioneer SA-608

• Picture: Pioneer Combi SA-608 / TX-608

Reviews

• The Pioneer SA-608 and SA-6800 have the same basic performance.
• The main difference is in appearance, the SA-6800 features wooden side panels while the SA-608 model uses a metal cover.