FS Pioneer M-22 power amplifier Class A vintage classic amp $1375

[adaug]

For Sale: Pioneer M-22 amplifier - 30 powerful Class A watts - so it runs quite warm/hot. This is a stone cold classic amp - priced relatively low due to some cosmetic issues= $1375.

Condition: See photos for condition. I would rate cosmetics at 6.5/10, performance at 9/10. There are no returns on this amp due to its age, but is guaranteed not to be DOA. Warning: Be very careful you don't accidentally remove the RCA's with power on!

Description: This from the listing I purchased from a few years ago: "My cherished Pioneer M-22 amplifier. It is in perfect working order, and sounds amazing. If you are looking at this posting, you probably know all about this epic piece of Japanese industrial art. If you're not familiar with this amp, there is plenty of info online about it. Absolutely the best looking and sounding amp I have ever owned. The amp has been gone through by a career vintage hi-fi specialist about a year ago (family friend, wants to stay anon), and I had him replace all of the outputs with matched pairs of genuine n.o.s. Sanken transistors...not the Chinese copies found on eBay. All measurements were well within the factory specs. I have owned this amp for a long time, and only used it occasionally, driving a pair of Klipsch LaScalas. The detail and wide-open sound is simply amazing. Since it is a class A amp, it does get quite warm, and will definitely take the chill out of a cold room in the winter! Cosmetically, it does show some signs of wear...it's about 40 years old...but still looks awesome. Amp is in excellent working condition. Cosmetically, it looks very good. There are some small scuffs and scratches here and there, but looks very nice overall. It's time for someone else to enjoy it."

Shipping: $100 in the continental US only. I don't charge for boxes, foam, tape, labels, travel to UPS/FedEx, or my time, so please don't ask for free shipping if you make an offer -"I'm not amazon." This amp will weigh about 65 lbs when packed. FREE local pickup in Indiana Dunes.

Thanks for looking. Specs and much review/discussion in posting for this amp i placed on Audio Asylum Trader. Would love to have it stay in HFH family.

 

[Audionut]

Purpose built/minimalistic design, and class A! I don’t think I see many of these too often.

 

[Gene_StL]

I have three of these. They are among the best amps ever made. They measure like a high end preamp at full power.

Probably no better amp available for multi amping. (Maybe neurochrome) Modest power amps are difficult to find.

I have had two of mine on the test bench, recently, and they still meet new specs despite being new in about 1976 and having no restoration work done.

 

[240sx4u]

You've got some really cool stuff! I always loved the look of those amplifiers.