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Pioneer SX-1280

late 1970s · 185 W/ch

A step up from the SX-1250 in power, with Pioneer's late-1970s silver styling, two big power meters and a heavy-duty supply.

Editors' #11

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Sansui G-9000

160 W/ch

A big late-1970s Sansui with DC-coupled design, rated at 160 watts per channel.

Editors' #21

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