The Technics SA-400 was offered from 1978 to 1979 with a list price of $360.00. It put out 45 watts per channel and weighed in at 19 pounds. As you can see from the picture it has an analog tuning dial and two Vu meters, one for tuning and the other for signal strength. While Technics made some good equipment the wood cabinets they used for their receivers could have been better. Even their top-of-the-line SA-1000 had an ugly wood cabinet. Of course, if you can find an SA-1000 for a good price you should buy it because they are very hard to find regardless of the ugly wood cabinet. The SA-400’s sell from $80-$150 in good working condition.
It has inputs for:
- Phono
- Tape (2)
- AUX
- Monitor
The Technics SA-400 sells for about $100 to $150.
Available on Ebay
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Beg to differ on the wood. My SA-700 has dead sexy wood.
The enclosure is not real wood. It’s wrapped with “vinyl veneer”.
Do you have Technics SA 303 ?
I have an sa-400 beautiful and I agree the wood is awesome vs the cheap plastic today
I have recently been bitten by the vintage stereo bug. I now own 2 SA-400s and a SA-202. The 400s are matched with some honeycomb speakers and the 202 is hooked up to a pair of SB-C250 speakers all work well.
I just purchased an SA-400 in excellent condition and could not be happier with it. I am searching for the perfect speakers to go with it and have many recommendations for JBL 530s. My concern is whether or not this receiver has enough power to drive them. Every review says the speakers are great, but require a lot of power. Thoughts?
Thanks!
I agree. The wood is beautiful. You can find one in good condition, the sound effects s amazing.