Technics was a very underrated brand. Good quality receivers compatible to those by Pioneer, Kenwood and Sansui. My wife still has the SA-80 I bought her in 1981 and my brother has a fully functional SA-5060 (12wpc). This end of 1970's SA-700 with 100wpc and fine S/N, THD, IM and damping specs is a powerhouse. A fine addition to any quality vintage hifi setup. Well done.
I bought one of these in '78 along with Micro Acoustics FRM-2A speakers. I really liked the setup. I did have problems with some of the knobs not working. I wish I still had it! Very good review. Much appreciated.
I auditioned the FRM-2A's along with Advents, Infinity, Polk and EPI. Finally decided on Ohm Acoustics model L speakers I purchased on Sept. 22, 1978 for $356 from tech hifi on West 45th street in NYC. Still use them as my living room speakers over forty years later. The FRM-2A's sounded very good, I just liked the Ohm's lifelike stereo imaging better. Bet your FRM's were sweet with that SA-700 receiver.
Finally someone who does a DETAILED review!! its always great to see a close up and clear look at EACH Toggle/Knob/Button and indicator light or VU meter..the bonus was the explanation which was very good considering English is not your first language... (FYI - the '4 MPX out' was designed for the implementation of broadcast quadraphonic sound which you would require a decoder box for..it never came about) Love to see a review of the Pioneer SX-1980/Technic SA 1000/Sansui G-33000
I have the dark face receiver I bought in Germany when I was in the air force. Bought it and other components in 1979. Still works but has some problems. When I get it to work right, it sounds awesome.
An excellent review of this classic and highly desirable beautiful electronic art. Thank you for showing the insides too! I have a lower powered SA400 and will keep it forever.
My god, when my dad gave his away in 2015 I had no idea it was so desirable. I am also shocked he would buy such an expensive piece, guess he wasn’t always a cheapskate.
AM Stereo was available in the early 80’s in some markets (in Canada at least). My 85 Chrysler K-car came with an FM & AM Stereo radio. The frequency range was typical of a regular AM (decent lows and mids but probably nothing above 7~8 KHz). However, the stereo separation was discernible enough to make AM listening a little more interesting. There were a few different, competing formats but C-quAM (not sure it’s spelt correctly) was the one my radio supported. Now a days I simply don’t bother with AM any more so can’t tell you if stations are still transmitting in that format any more.
Still have mine that I bought new in ~78. It really really needs a good cleaning. The controls are very noisy. Always loved cranking it up, now its mostly digital, but I also have the turntable and a box of noisy albums!
Not everything is a knob. There are buttons and switches. This is a 200 watt receiver, 100 per channel. The controls are self explanatory. This was a kick ass receiver but the long drug out review was unnecessary.
Problems: differential pair giving bad static/dc. TR601 and TR602. Replace with 2SA992 emitters soldered and heat grease. No radio replace AN217P. I have one for sale. Built like a tank.
+dntlss Thanks a lot! Tried to identify the song, but could not do it fast enough. I think it is either track by Kognitif or some other net label artists.
Technics was a very underrated brand. Good quality receivers compatible to those by Pioneer, Kenwood and Sansui. My wife still has the SA-80 I bought her in 1981 and my brother has a fully functional SA-5060 (12wpc). This end of 1970's SA-700 with 100wpc and fine S/N, THD, IM and damping specs is a powerhouse. A fine addition to any quality vintage hifi setup. Well done.
I bought one of these in '78 along with Micro Acoustics FRM-2A speakers. I really liked the setup. I did have problems with some of the knobs not working. I wish I still had it! Very good review. Much appreciated.
I auditioned the FRM-2A's along with Advents, Infinity, Polk and EPI. Finally decided on Ohm Acoustics model L speakers I purchased on Sept. 22, 1978 for $356 from tech hifi on West 45th street in NYC. Still use them as my living room speakers over forty years later. The FRM-2A's sounded very good, I just liked the Ohm's lifelike stereo imaging better. Bet your FRM's were sweet with that SA-700 receiver.
Finally someone who does a DETAILED review!!
its always great to see a close up and clear look at EACH Toggle/Knob/Button and indicator light or VU meter..the bonus was the explanation which was very good considering English is not your first language...
(FYI - the '4 MPX out' was designed for the implementation of broadcast quadraphonic sound which you would require a decoder box for..it never came about)
Love to see a review of the Pioneer SX-1980/Technic SA 1000/Sansui G-33000
Thanks a lot for your kind words. Unfortunately, I don't have SA1000 in my collection...
Still have mine. Purchase date, 3/10/80. Recently had cleaned/detailed. Still outstanding looking and sounding
Oh also..great that you reviewed the back panel of the receiver as well as looking under the hood!
I have the dark face receiver I bought in Germany when I was in the air force. Bought it and other components in 1979. Still works but has some problems. When I get it to work right, it sounds awesome.
An excellent review of this classic and highly desirable beautiful electronic art. Thank you for showing the insides too! I have a lower powered SA400 and will keep it forever.
Just a little f.y.i. back in the day. The "devices" were called components. A very good and complete review. Great job sir.👍👍
Thanks a lot!
My god, when my dad gave his away in 2015 I had no idea it was so desirable. I am also shocked he would buy such an expensive piece, guess he wasn’t always a cheapskate.
AM Stereo was available in the early 80’s in some markets (in Canada at least). My 85 Chrysler K-car came with an FM & AM Stereo radio. The frequency range was typical of a regular AM (decent lows and mids but probably nothing above 7~8 KHz). However, the stereo separation was discernible enough to make AM listening a little more interesting. There were a few different, competing formats but C-quAM (not sure it’s spelt correctly) was the one my radio supported. Now a days I simply don’t bother with AM any more so can’t tell you if stations are still transmitting in that format any more.
Ooooh, thanks for details!!!
Still have mine that I bought new in ~78. It really really needs a good cleaning. The controls are very noisy. Always loved cranking it up, now its mostly digital, but I also have the turntable and a box of noisy albums!
Well, the controls require maintenance, indeed, but the sound is great especially with old good music and a favorite drink!
@@duboweek 👍
I really miss the FM programming switches in the construction. That's why I have a Yamaha RX-500 receiver.
nice review, lots of useful info but, please next review please no background music. It makes it (for me) difficult to understand. Thanks.
Awesome
Thanks for the awesome review.
Glad you liked it!
gorgeous vintage badboy !!
Thanks a lot!
Not everything is a knob. There are buttons and switches. This is a 200 watt receiver, 100 per channel. The controls are self explanatory. This was a kick ass receiver but the long drug out review was unnecessary.
Problems: differential pair giving bad static/dc. TR601 and TR602. Replace with 2SA992 emitters soldered and heat grease. No radio replace AN217P. I have one for sale. Built like a tank.
Gorgeous unit,love the LED'S, whats the name of the song or singer at 16:40 ? thank you!!
+dntlss Thanks a lot! Tried to identify the song, but could not do it fast enough. I think it is either track by Kognitif or some other net label artists.
Excellent review! I'm getting ready to sell mine.
Did you sell it?
i have a Realistic STA 90 Am/FM's Stereo Receiver my speakers stop working good speakers was working good.
Hi, may I know what is SAFETY (Green indicator) for?
This indicator illuminates when receiver is operating normally, and does NOT illuinate if there is an abnormal condition in the output circuitry.
Also, technics never made an sa 90.