If you are looking for a museum quaility example of a Pioneer SA-8500 this could be the one. It is not only professionally tech tested, but from the private collection of a veteran 2 channel audio technician. It is in amazing condition inside and out. An outstanding example of the beautiful integrated stereo amplifiers that Pioneer produced in the 70's. Very minor signs of age ( 48 years old ) and use. PLEASE look very carefully at all the pictures for its exact condition! These sold new in 1976 for $400.00: That's $2,211.18 in today's dollars. DescriptionThe Pioneer SA-8500 is a 2-channel integrated stereo amplifier featuring defeat able, twin bass and treble controls, balance control, microphone input with level control, loudness switch, muting switch, low and high filter circuits and connections for two speaker systems.SpecificationsPower output: 60 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)Frequency response: 7Hz to 40kHzTotal harmonic distortion: 0.1%Damping factor: 30Input sensitivity: 7.5mV (mic), 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (line)Signal to noise ratio: 65dB (mic), 70dB (MM), 90dB (line)Output: 150mV (line), 30mV (DIN), 1V (Pre out)Semiconductors: 45 x transistors, 27 x diodesDimensions: 420 x 150 x 345mmWeight: 13kgAccessories: connecting cordYear: 1976Chasrock Services is proud to be: ( ISTA 6-FEDEX_A Protocol Certified ) This is a registered certification in electronic packaging. We are approved to safely ship any electronics up to and including 150 lb. packages. The ISTA 6-FEDEX A Protocol is an earned certification. This is achieved by packaging and shipping electronics to the FedEx packaging laboratory, in Collierville, Tennessee They put that package through rigorous testing including the following: Shock Test: (10 random drops from 30 Inches) Compression Test: The package is then tested in a press at 976.94 lbs. of pressure. Vibration Test: The package is then put on a vibration table and violently shaken for 45 minutes. You must pass all three tests without any damage, cosmetically or functionality. This will be double boxed, surrounded in foam to insure safe undamaged delivery to your home or business. Yes, the shipping cost is a little high, but electronics are fragile and do require a lot of packaging and time to get them done right. I think it's worth a few extra bucks, because they can't be replaced. A note for you eBay global customers: ( I will get it to your door safely and insured.) P.S. My posted shipping price is always the total! I pride myself on extreme over protective packaging. (Please see my feedback!) I will only ship to the 48 contiguous states and I encourage eBay global shipping. Payment is expected in 48 hours of purchase and on the same token they will ship on the next business day. If you need more time, just send a message and we will work something out.