JVC RX-778V STEREO RECEIVER AMPLIFIER 110 + 110 RMS 12 KG WEIGHT

JVC RX-778V STEREO RECEIVER AMPLIFIER 110 + 110 RMS 12 KG WEIGHT Introduction

This second best in the line large JVC model has digital optical input, Phono MM, and sub output! All 3 in one, rare to see. CLEAN IN AND OUT, SMOKE-FREE, SERVICED, WORKS AND SOUNDS LIKE NEW Comes with JVC remote control (not pictured but will be included) These oversized/overweight JVC hippos (Victor company made 3 or 4 of similar designed models) manage to stay below radar and offer the best-in-class performance, that comes very close in sound quality to late 80's - early 90's upper end of the line DIGIFINE models. MSRP: USD $450 = CAD $611 in 1999 = CAD $1036 in 2023, per Bank of Canada inflation calculator; That's how much it would sell for new if made today. It will be tested for a local Ottawa area buyer at the front door with FM radio, CD player, turntable and speakers; Can be shipped, keep reading. 1-hr maintenance service done 12/2023: * Taken apart, cleaned and detailed in and out using industrial size air compressor, 99.93% pure iso alcoh0l, Electrosolve, brush, dish detergent and soft rag. * All controls/pots/switches deoxed/lubed using pro grade D100/D5/G5 ($126/3 cans), * Then sealed/enhanced with Stabilant-22 (expensive stuff used by NASA and avionics industry) for permanent noise-free protection; * MPX Stereo adjusted for best reception in Stereo * Bias voltages are set by circuit in real time on this amp, according to load and temperature, not adjustable * Reassembled, fully tested * Engineered in Japan, assembled in Indonesia with mostly Japanese parts, 1999 * Dynamic Super-A amplifier * Massive Bando Power Transformer * Premum oversized heavy duty Sanken 2SA1492 + 2SC3856 power transistors * Nichicon capacitors * 0.22 Ohm emitter resistors = low global feedback = easy on ears * Protection: 6 relays and 7 Amperes fuse * Power output in Stereo mode RMS: 110 + 110 W (into 8 Ohms Stereo), true power rating, can go very loud and clean! * Label: 420 VA * Main fuse: 7 Amperes * Surround output: 100W (front), 100W (center), 100W (rear) * THD: 0.06% * SNR Phono MM: 70dB ! * Dimensions: 435 x 157 x 412.5mm * Net Weight for USA model: 11.9kg, according to my SECA German-made scales. * Speakers: A, B, A+B, Off * Gold plated Headphones jack * FM, AM, Phono MM, DVD, TV, VCR, Tape/MD Loop, CD * Digital inputs: optical * Video Connections: composite, SVHS * Sub Preout * SEA Electronic Equalizer w/ 6 Presets and Custom User mode * Stereo/ Digital Dolby Pro Logic modes * Dolby Digital/AC‑3 * 3 DSP Soundfields, 2 Theater Modes * Multi-Jog Control * Source Selector * Master Volume * Loudness * Muting * High Sensitivity Digital Tuner * 40 Radio Presets LINKS: https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/jvc/rx-778v.shtml Review for previous JVC generation (the model before this one, very similar): http://www.hifi-review.com/153481-jvc-rx-818v.html ****************************************************************************************** Local buyer much preferred (cash on pickup); e-transfer is possible, but unpredictable, takes from 1 min to 30 min to go through. Will ship in Canada if paid by Interac e-transfer, packed nicely with PP foam/styrofoam, insured and tracked. Shipping costs (LARGE AND HEAVY): $47 ON/QC, $61 to Alberta, $69 to BC Pickup or shipping only, no deliveries. I've been collecting vintage stereos for a long time, so trades for old stereos, receiver, amplifier, CD player, speakers, EQ, turntable in any condition will be considered. SERIOUS BUYER ONLY - SEND CELL PHONE NUMBER WHEN READY TO BUY See my other ads - Thank you!