Top Quality Technics SU-VX700 beast amplifier 120W Top Spec Phono stage MM MC

This is one of Technics Greats
And is a bargain at this price as sell for 350 upwards

The Technics SU-VX700 is a heavy-duty, high-performance vintage stereo integrated amplifier produced in Japan between 1991 and 1992. Positioned toward the upper end of Technics' respected SU-VX range, it is highly regarded for its robust power delivery, exceptional build quality, and a detailed, neutral sound signature. [1, 2]

Technical Specifications & Performance

Power Output: It delivers a continuous 90 watts per channel into 8 ohms across the entire 20Hz–20kHz frequency spectrum. [1]

High-Current Drive: The amplifier handles tricky, low-impedance speakers exceptionally well, scaling up to 120W into 6 ohms and 155W into 4 ohms. It can even manage dynamic bursts up to 250W into 2 ohms. [1, 2]

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): Exceptionally low at less than 0.007%, ensuring highly clean and accurate audio reproduction. [1]

Damping Factor: Rated at 80 (at 8 ohms), offering tight, authoritative control over speaker bass drivers. [1, 2]

Weight: It features a massive, anti-vibrant chassis weighing roughly 14 to 15 kg, largely driven by its heavy internal power supply transformer. [1]

Key Features

Power Amp Direct: A highly praised bypass feature that routes the audio signal directly past the tone and preamplifier controls. This creates a purer signal path or lets you use the SU-VX700 strictly as a standalone power amplifier.

Advanced Phono Stage: Features a built-in phono preamplifier compatible with both Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) turntable cartridges, along with a switchable subsonic filter.

Extensive Connectivity: Accommodates up to six audio inputs—including CD, Tuner, Aux, Phono, and two Tape loops—alongside A/B speaker terminals to run two pairs of loudspeakers.

Classic Audio Controls: Equipped with tactile dials for Bass, Treble, Balance, and a Loudness function to boost low and high frequencies at lower listening volumes. [1, 2, 3]