Pioneer TX-8100 Tuner

Here we have a vintage tuner from Japanese company Pioneer. Originally launched way back in 1974 ours is in fully working condition but is showing obvious signs of wear and would certainly benefit from some restoration work. Amazingly it comes in original factory packaging, and we will throw in our normal three month warranty.
Pioneer Said….
The TX-8100 is one of Pioneer’s new breed of stereo tuners. Featuring a broad range of newly developed circuit elements, an accomplished front-end and near-perfect performance characteristics, it offers unique value and even more sensitivity and selectivity. Its front end section employs dual gate MOS-type FETs in the RF stage and mixing stage, coupled with a frequency linear 4-gang variable capacitor, the entire package adding up to sensitivity rated at 1.8 µV (IHF). For even greater performance, the TX-8100’s IF section uses new IC and phase linear ceramic filters to achieve a selectivity ratio of more than 80 dB (IHF) and capture ratio of 1 dB (IHF). Additionally, in the important MPX circuit, high performance IC is employed for stability and reliability. Overall, this is a first-rate unit for advanced stereo component applications. Among its features are an FM muting switch that cancels inter-station noise, an MPX noise filter for enhancing tonal quality by suppressing irritating high frequency noise in stereo broadcasts, and multipath output terminals to permit accurate antenna direction. Output level controls for AM and FM are independently adjustable. And because output terminals of the TX-8100 are both fixed and variable, it is possible to direct record from the tuner by bypassing your amplifier. Other features are equally significant. The FM dial scale is the wide linear type for precise, easy station tuning. There is a headphone output jack with an adjustable level control so that you can enjoy stereo listening with the tuner only. And much more. If you have been seeking an AM/FM stereo tuner offering the rare blend of advanced electronics plus a practical price, the TX-8100 is for you. A very important addition to the Pioneer line of quality stereo components.
Specifications:
Type: Mono/Stereo Tuner
Bands: FM, MW
Tuning Scale: Analogue
Semiconductors: 2 x FET, 4 x IC, 19 x transistors, 9 x diodes
Sensitivity: 1.8 μV (FM), 300 μV (MW)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 70 dB (FM), 50 dB (MW)
Distortion: 0.4% (FM)
Selectivity: 80 dB (FM), 40 dB (MW)
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 15 kHz (FM)
Output: 650 mV
Dimensions: 430 (W) x 345 (D) x 138 (H) mm
Weight: 7.9 kg