As most of you know my IA is a Pioneer SA-9500II from the mid-to-late 70's. Although the one I have now is not the orginal I purchased new back in 1977 (that one was stolen while in storage), it has proven to be a considerable improvement over the Yamaha HTR-6190 (RX-V1800 equivalent) AVR I used to run. I also love the aesthetics of the 70's gear and wouldn't mind adding something like one of the Pioneer SPEC Power amps for a complete vintage look.
If anyone here has owned or still does own some Pioneer gear from that era, I would love to hear from them. I'm especially interested to hear about how you think the quality of those units are, and if they are worthwhile for incorporation. If you have pictures of gear, that would be even better and I encourage you you post them.
I'm also really interested in information/experiences with the Pioneer Exclusiv line of TT's...I hear they were very good, and an acquaintance of mine from another forum just secured one he had shipped in from Asia.
I hope this turns into a nice retrospective thread of experiences and fond memories.
If anyone here has owned or still does own some Pioneer gear from that era, I would love to hear from them. I'm especially interested to hear about how you think the quality of those units are, and if they are worthwhile for incorporation. If you have pictures of gear, that would be even better and I encourage you you post them.
I'm also really interested in information/experiences with the Pioneer Exclusiv line of TT's...I hear they were very good, and an acquaintance of mine from another forum just secured one he had shipped in from Asia.
I hope this turns into a nice retrospective thread of experiences and fond memories.