Pioneer A616

Bought one of these four years ago second hand but looked in mint condition. I have owned Akai, Sony, JVC, Onkyo but this Pioneer 616 is without doubt the best so far. I have no regrets after my initial doubts, that this will outlast any new comers in both sound quality and durability. Sounds excellent even at very low volume. Using it on Sony SS F6-000P speakers and the sound is clean and clear. Have no complaints with this amp except that the head phone socket is not designed for modern headsets as you would need an adopter. Go grab yourself if you could find one.

The sound quality of this amp is amazing. I have owned over 25 amps and this is up there with the best of them. I have owned amps like Roksan Kandy, Musical Fidelity B200,Marantz PM66KI,Sansui AU-517, Rotel RA870BX, Exposure XV, Creek 4040 s3 etc and this sounds better than all of them. The power this amp has is amazing. Treble is clear and clean. Bass is deep and tuneful without being slow sounding.

To my ears there are no weaknesses only strengths.

Loads of inputs and for those bass lovers a subsonic button which really boosts the bass.

I looked into this amp before purchase so was aware how highly rated it was and did not need to know any more about it.

Trust me do yourself a favour and grab one if you can they are quite rare!

bought this Pioneer A616 in 1988 as 2nd hand and still using it every day today .It is linked to my imac without problem (listening to the radio right now on it).could afford to buy new stuff but I can't part from this set (A616 + tlx6)

Pioneer A616 have very accurate sound reproduction, robust built, audiophile grade components.Although the input selector gives problem due to dust built up in side of it. no remote.

if u have speakers like bose 601 mk4, even then u will be astonished with its performance. its a true music lover amps. if u have some good speakers like PSB, Mission, phase technology, u will be blown away. magnificent amp for pure music lover.

This Pioneer A616 is a great amplifier that really messes you up if you got some great speakers that can handle the power. I like the bass, especially when going through an equalizer. The only thing i wonder about is the new price on these babys.