Technics SH-8016 7-Band Stereo Graphic Equalizer
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Technics SH-8016 Graphic Equalizer – 7-Band Precision
Take total control of your sound with the Technics SH-8016, a classic 7-band stereo graphic equalizer from the late 1980s. Finished in matte black, this unit is the perfect tool for fine-tuning your system to match your room acoustics or personal listening tastes. Thoroughly tested and in good cosmetic condition, it operates quietly and effectively, adding depth and clarity to any vintage or modern setup.
Precision Tone Shaping:
With 7 bands per channel (centered at 63Hz, 160Hz, 400Hz, 1kHz, 2.5kHz, 6.3kHz, and 16kHz), the SH-8016 allows you to surgically adjust the frequency response. Boost the 63Hz slider to add punch to a thin bassline, or tame the 2.5kHz–6.3kHz range to soften harsh vocals. The LED-lit sliders provide instant visual feedback of your curve, looking fantastic in low light.
Clean & Transparent:
Technics engineered this EQ to be sonically transparent when flat, boasting an impressive 5Hz to 100kHz frequency response and extremely low distortion (0.005%). It adds control without adding noise.
Features:
7-Band Control: ±12dB adjustment range for each frequency band.
EQ On/Off Switch: Instantly compare your adjusted sound with the original signal.
LED-Tipped Sliders: Red LEDs on each slider tip for easy visibility and a cool vintage aesthetic.
Low Distortion: High-quality circuitry ensures the signal stays clean.
Specifications:
Bands: 7 per channel (63, 160, 400, 1k, 2.5k, 6.3k, 16k Hz)
Control Range: ±12dB
Frequency Response: 5Hz to 100kHz (+0, -1dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 100dB (110dB IHF’A)
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.005%
Dimensions: 430 x 75 x 193 mm
Weight: 1.8 kg
Finish: Black
Condition:
This unit is in Good cosmetic condition. The black faceplate presents well with legible lettering. All sliders move smoothly, and the red LEDs light up bright and clear.
Tested: Fully functional on all bands and channels.
Summary:
Whether you’re trying to fix a “boomy” room or just want to bring out the sparkle in your favorite records, the Technics SH-8016 is a reliable, high-performance tool. It’s a simple, effective upgrade that makes an immediate audible difference.
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Tested, reliable, and ready to play; asking $125.
| Weight | 6 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 11.6 × 21 × 7 in |
Technics is the premium audio name Matsushita (now Panasonic) created in Osaka in 1965, and its direct-drive turntables, above all the SL-1200, made it famous. We carry Technics turntables, stereo receivers, amplifiers, CD players, cassette decks and equalizers. We've had more than 160 Technics listings so far, covering more than 115 different models. Every used Technics here is inspected, tested and serviced as required, then photographed in-house and covered by our Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and Perpetual Trade-Back Program. Turntables don't travel well by courier, so ours are pickup in Kanata or Curbside Delivery only. Don't see the model you want? Tell us on First Dibs and we'll email you when one arrives.
Our best-selling Technics models so far are two turntables, the SL-3200 and the SL-220.
The Technics story, 1965 to today
Matsushita Electric of Osaka created Technics in 1965 as its premium audio brand. The first product to carry the name was the Technics 1 bookshelf speaker.
Direct drive. The SP-10 of 1969 or 1970 (sources differ), built around a motor invented by Shuichi Obata, is what Technics calls the world's first direct-drive turntable. The SL-1200 followed in 1972 as a home hi-fi turntable, and the SL-1200MK2 of 1979 was redesigned with DJs in mind. About 3.5 million SL-1200s were made.
CD and the 1980s. The SL-P10 of 1982 was Technics' first CD player.
Pause and return. Panasonic ended SL-1200 production in 2010 and brought Technics back in 2014. A new SL-1200G arrived in 2016 and the SL-1200MK7 DJ model in 2019, and turntable production moved from Japan to Malaysia in 2021.
Which Technics is which?
SL-1200 and SL-1210: the MK2 of 1979 added quartz-locked speed control and a slider pitch control. The 1210 is the black version, often with dual-voltage switching.
SL-B, SL-D and SL-Q turntables: in the early-1980s range, Q models were fully automatic and quartz-locked, D models were not, and the SL-B models were belt-drive budget decks.
SL-3200, SL-220 and other home turntables: the Technics decks we sell most often.
SA receivers and SU amplifiers: such as the SA-1000 of 1978 to 1979. The SA-202 is one of the Technics receivers we've sold most.
RS tape decks, SL-P CD players and SB speakers: from the RS-1500U open-reel deck of 1976 to the SB-7000 linear-phase speakers of 1975.
Buying used Technics: what to check
Speed and pitch. On an SL-1200 or SL-1210, use the strobe to confirm the dots hold steady, and sweep the pitch fader at 33 and 45 rpm.
Tonearm. It should move smoothly with no play in the bearings, the headshell should clamp firmly, and the anti-skate, arm lock and cue lift should all work.
Connections. Loose leads cause crackling. Check the ground wire and both channels.
Everything we list is inspected, tested and serviced as required here, and comes with our warranty.
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