Pioneer SA-8100 Operating Instructions Manual page 3

HOW TO ASSEMBLE A COMPONENT STEREO SYSTEM
The SA-8100 is an integrated stereo amplifier, meaning
that it combines a preamplifier and power amplifier in
one unit. For a stereo system, you will need at least one
pair of speaker systems and one program source such as a
turntable, a stereo tuner, or a tape deck. These should be
of very high quality comparable to the SA-8100.
Fig. 1 shows a stereo system with all components that can
be connected to the SA-8100. Note the microphones —
these permit live stereo sound in sing-along fashion and
let you add your own announcements to any music
program. The SA-8100 can also serve as the heart of a
multi-amplifier system of the highest caliber, or of a 4-
channel system as described on page 15.
HOW TO CHOOSE OTHER COMPONENTS
Pioneer manufactures a wide variety of all types of hi-fi
components. These match your SA-8100 perfectly, in
their technical aspects as well as in styling. In any event,
observe the following hints when selecting other units for
your stereo system.
Turntable |
Shop for low wow & flutter rating, high signal-to-noise
ratio, and wide frequency response of pick-up cartridge.
Tuner
Among tuner specifications, pay special attention to
selectivity, signal-to-noise ratio, stereo channel separation,
image rejection, AM suppression.
Tape deck (reel-to-reel or cassette) — |
Pay attention to wow & flutter, signal-to-noise ratio,
frequency response. Among reel-to-reel decks, three-
head models are preferable because of better recording
control.
Speaker Systems
Speaker systems should have an impedance of 4 to 16
ohms, and frequency response curves without conspicuous
dips and peaks. If at all possible, use identical speakers for
the left and right channels,
According to their enclosures, speaker systems can be
classified as "'closed box'' and "'bass reflex'' types. By
the number of speaker units, they are grouped into "'full
range," ''2-way," ''3-way," etc. systems. There are floor-
standing and bookshelf types, plus omnidirectional sys-
tems that can be placed anywhere. Maximum input power
is also important, because the SA-8100 is a very powerful
amplifier. |
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