Robert
Tapehead
Did anyone compare these 2 amps with the same source & speakers? Is there any difference between early 8000A models & later ones? I have seen one on ebay with a grey casing & nikel plated inputs, while others have black casings with copper or brass plated inputs!
Late phono input versions are best - 'E' onwards in the serial number.
Enough circuit reworking to be worth it over the early version.
About as good as the Pioneer unless you intend using the inbuilt phono stage, in which case the Audiolab is better and has a great MC section.