Technics SA-200 Vintage Stereo Receiver – 25 WPC

Gorgeous Vintage 25 WPC Technics Receiver with a very good Phono stage.

The SA-200 has the typical look of the late 1970’s Technics equipment. It has this vintage’s characteristic black ring around around its volume and tuning knobs, and all the knobs have a beveled top edge which gives them an appealing gleam in the light.

In terms of performance the SA-200 does not disappoint. It produces 25 watts per channel with a very admirable 0.04% total harmonic distortion. You’ll be hard pressed to find such a good looking vintage receiver in this range with THD that low. It also has a direct coupled power amp design, 3 stage direct coupled phono equalizer, MOSFET FM front end with a 3 gang tuning capacitor, phase locked loop FM stereo decoding chip and 41 step click stop volume control.

There are connections for Main and Remote speakers on the back panel, a tape loop as well as Aux input jack if you want to hook up your phone or MP3 player. The SA-200 also boasts externally accessible speaker fuses, rotary Bass Treble and Balance controls, FM Muting, Loudness, and 1/4″ Headphone output. Remove the two screws holding the two metal brackets at the top corners of the rear panel and the top will slide out revealing a very easy to service interior.

Specifications:

Tuning range: FM, MW

Power output: 25 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)

Frequency response: 10Hz to 30kHz

Total harmonic distortion: 0.04%

Damping factor: 32

Input sensitivity: 2.5mV (MM), 180mV (DIN), 150mV (line)

Signal to noise ratio: 78dB (MM), 95dB (line)

Channel separation: 55dB (line)

Output: 150mV (line), 30mV (DIN)

Speaker load impedance: 4Ω to 16Ω

Dimensions: 430 x 142 x 300mm, 16″ x 5.6″ x 11.8″, Weight: 7.2kg – 15.8 lbs

For someone just getting into vintage audio, or if you have a small room and are on a budget, but love that vintage sound, the Technics SA-200 might be an excellent fit. Just pair it up with some efficient speakers and maybe even a Technics turntable and you’ll be set.

Asking just $295 for this great sounding, freshly serviced vintage Technics in very good condition