Brand: Technics
The Technics SU-500 is a high-end integrated amplifier released by Panasonic in the late 1980s. It is part of the Technics SL-1200 and SU-7M turntable series, and features a powerful output of 100 watts per channel into 8 Ω loads. Some notable features of the SU-500 include:- A high-epoch toroidal power transformer for low-noise operation- A symmetric double-D Darlington circuit for low distortion and wide-bandwidth performance- An aluminum extrusion frame for improved rigidity and vibration damping- An accuracy phono stage for vinyl sources, featuring a range of load impedances and playback speedsThe SU-500 is still sought after by audiophiles today for its exceptional sound quality and build quality, and can fetch high values on the second-hand market.