Pioneer A-838 specifications

Brand : Pioneer

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manufacturer: Pioneer
model: A-838
type: amplifier / video
year of construction: 1989 - 1991
Made in Japan
color: Black
remote control: no
power consumption: 1000 W (max)
dimensions in mm: 459 x 173 x 471 (WxHxD)
weight: 28 kg
factory price approx.: 120'000 Yen (Japan, 1989, in Germany never formally offered), 1'800-DM

Audio:
- number of inputs:
  - Phono (MM/MC selectable): 2,5 mV / 50 K-ohms (MM), 0.2 mV / 100 Ohm s (MC)
  - CD, Tuner, Line, 3x Tape, Adapter In: 150 mV / 50 K-ohms
- number of outputs:
  - 3x Tape Out, Adapter Out: 150 mV / 2.2 K-ohms
  - headphone (6.3 mm Jack, front)
  - 2 pairs of Speakers
Video:
- number of inputs:
  - VDP, VCR 1, 2, TV, Aux: 1 V p-p / 75 Ohm s
- number of outputs:
  - Monitor, VCR 1, 2: 1 V p-p / 75 Ohm s

number of inputs:
- Phono (MM/MC selectable): 2,5 mV / 50 K-ohms (MM), 0.2 mV / 100 Ohm s (MC)
- CD, Tuner, Line, 3x Tape, Adapter In: 150 mV / 50 K-ohms
number of outputs:
- 3x Tape Out, Adapter Out: 150 mV / 2.2 K-ohms
- headphone (6.3 mm Jack, front)
- 2 pairs of Speakers

continuous power (at THD)
- 8 Ohm : 2 x 120 W (RMS , 20 - 20'000 Hz, 0,003 %)
- 6 Ohm : 2 x 150 W (RMS , 20 - 20'000 Hz, 0,003 %)
- 4 Ohm s: 2 x 180 W (RMS , 20 - 20'000 Hz, 0,005 %)
dynamic performance
- 8 Ohm s:
- 6 Ohm :
- 4 Ohm :
total harmonic distortion: 0.008 in %
damping factor: 200
frequency response:
Phono MC: 20 - 20 000 Hz, ± 0.3 dB
Phono MM: 20 - 20 000 Hz, ± 0.3 dB
high level: 1 - 150'000 Hz, + 0 dB, - 3 dB
Video: 10 Hz - 10 MHz, + 0 dB, 1 dB
signal-to-noise ratio:
Phono MC: 71 dB
Phono MM: 89 dB
high level: 110 dB
Video: 60 dB
sound-control:
- Bass: ± 8 dB at 100 Hz
- treble: ± 8 dB at 10 kHz
Loudness: Yes, + 5 dB at 100 Hz, + 3 dB at 10 kHz
High Filter :
Low Filter (Subsonic): Yes, 12 dB / octave at 17 Hz
Mute: Yes, button
Direct/Line-Straight: Yes

The A-838 is a full-amplifier of the great Pioneer series of the late 80s and early Nineties, so models A-6xx to A-8xx was. Its audio technology based on the A-858, in addition to the A-838 had a video part with S-Video and Composite connections, the previous A-717V. In addition, he possessed a high gloss front and precious wood veneered wood side panels, similar to the Urushi series. Unfortunately, it is almost never needed to be found in Germany.

Pioneer A-838