Pioneer TX-9500II AM/FM Stereo Tuner

Pioneer TX-9500II AM/FM Monster Stereo Tuner In Mint Condition

TX-9500 :
Pioneer introduced a line of tuners in 1975 that would set the style for its tuners for the rest of the decade.  The TX-9500 was the top of the line model and had a list price of just under $ 400.
It had superb performance specifications--so good in fact this tuner is sought out by avid Pioneer listeners and collectors.
But it is also the tuner's good looks and quality feel of its controls that makes this tuner such a pleasure to own and listen to even today.
It was sold again in 1976.
TX-9500 II : 
The TX-9500 II replaced the TX-9500 in 1977.
It had improved specifications but the price remained the same.
It was the top-of-the-line in a four tuner lineup.
It remained in production through 1978. 
More than two decades later is being snapped up by serious Pioneer 
collectors.

Inside it's one of the most circuit-packed AM/FM tuners Pioneer have ever built. And outside it's one of the cleanest and most simple to use.

The Pioneer TX-9500 has a new streamlined look, logically-arranged switches and controls, and a scientifically-designed tuning system that makes it all look so easy.

But it's what's inside that counts: dual-gate MOS FETs and a 5-gang variable capacitor boost FM front end sensitivity to a superb 1.5uV (IHF). The FM IF has 7 ICs with differential amps, 4 ceramic filters (with 2 elements each) and a wide-band linear detector to pinpoint selectivity at 85dB or better and beef up the capture ratio to 1.0dB (IHF). Even in stereo the S/N is a super high 75dB, with total harmonic distortion of 0.2% at 1KHz.

Thanks to the PLL MPX (phase lock loop multiplex) demodulator, stereo separation stretches to a wide 35dB over the 50 to 10,000Hz range. Stability? Even in signal-weak or signal-strong areas your station comes in clean and fresh.

Planning to record off the air? Hit the switch for the built-in 440Hz test signal generator and check the output level against your deck's VUs for optimum adjustment before the music begins.

Specifications

• mkII

• Type: Mono/Stereo Tuner
  Tuning Bands: FM, MW
  Tuning Scale: Analogue
  Sensitivity: 1.5uV (FM), 300uV (MW)
  Signal to Noise Ratio: 77dB (FM), 55dB (MW)
  Distortion: 0.5% (FM)
  Selectivity: 85dB (FM), 30dB (MW)
  Frequency response: 20Hz to 15kHz (FM)
  Output: 650mV (FM), 200mV (MW)
  Semiconductors: 5 x FET, 15 x IC, 12 x transistors, 19 x diodes
  Dimensions: 420 x 150 x 395mm
  Weight: 9.5kg

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• http://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/pioneer/tx-9500.shtml

Pioneer TX-9500II
(1977 - 1978)

A nice stack of silver Pioneer and probably the other best of the1970s. The bigger TX-9800 came too late with down-sizing already lurking just around the corner.
Not on par with a Sony ST-A7B but the pricetag was quite different ! Like Sony's A7B, Pioneer's 1970s super-tuner was the F-26 which I'll soon bring it online since I have finally found its beautiful original japanese catalog.

Anyway - all about the TX-9500II technicalities and structure at the FM Tuner Info website

• http://www.thevintageknob.org/PIONEER/TX9500II/TX9500II.html
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