Vintage Silverface Pioneer AM/FM Stereo Tuner TX-5500 II

Japanese-Made Pioneer TX-5500 II Stereo Tuner – Classic 1970s High-Fidelity AM/FM Receiver

Elevate your vintage audio system with this exceptional Pioneer TX-5500 II tuner, crafted in Japan during the golden era of hi-fi (1977-1978). This classic component delivers the warm, rich sound quality that made Pioneer a leading name in 1970s audio equipment.

The TX-5500 II features Pioneer’s renowned sensitive tuner circuitry, allowing it to pull in stations with remarkable clarity even in challenging reception areas. The elegant analog dial illuminates with a warm golden glow, adding visual charm to its impressive performance. The precision-engineered FM section includes an IC PLL (phase locked loop) circuit in the multiplex section that ensures stable reception and excellent stereo separation.

This tuner incorporates thoughtful design elements that serious listeners appreciate, including an FM AUTO mode with muting circuit to eliminate annoying interstation noise while tuning, and a high-quality RF amplifier stage with 3-gang variable capacitor and junction type FET for superior interference rejection.

FM Section: FET 1-stage RF amplifier, 3-gang variable capacitor, 5-stage limiter PLL MPX

Usable Sensitivity (FM): 1.9μV (10.7dBf)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (FM): 72dB mono, 68dB stereo

Frequency Response: 20Hz – 15kHz (+0.2dB, -1.0dB)

Capture Ratio: 1.0dB

AM Section: 1-stage RF amplifier, 2-gang variable capacitor

Built-in ferrite loopstick antenna for AM reception

Connections: RCA line outputs, terminals for AM and FM antennas

Power: AC 110/120/220/240V selectable

Dimensions: 380 x 124 x 269 mm (15 x 4.9 x 10.6 inches)
Weight: 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs)

This Japanese-made Pioneer TX-5500 II is the epitome of 1970s tuner design, combining exceptional reception capabilities with timeless aesthetics. Perfect for the audio enthusiast seeking to experience the warm, detailed sound that made vintage Pioneer components legendary. Secure this piece of audio history today and enjoy the magic of classic radio through premium vintage hardware.

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