The Toshiba SA-500 is a receiver manufactured from 1972 to 1976 in Japan. It features a silver front panel and has a compact design with dimensions of 450 x 115 x 380 mm (WxHxD) and a weight of 9.5 kg. The receiver does not come with a remote control. It offers a variety of connections, including inputs for two phono sources, auxiliary, and tape plays, alongside a main antenna input. The power amplifier section provides continuous power outputs of 2x 35 W at 8 Ohm and 2x 50 W at 4 Ohm, with dynamic power reaching 90 W at 8 Ohm and 145 W at 4 Ohm. The amplifier also boasts low total harmonic distortion at 0.4%. The frequency response for phono is specified at 20 - 20,000 Hz with a signal-to-noise ratio of 65 dB for MM phono and 80 dB for auxiliary and tape sources. Tone controls include adjustments for bass and treble, with loudness and filter features available. The tuner section supports FM and MW frequencies with a response from 87.5 to 108 MHz for FM and 525 to 1605 kHz for MW, achieving a signal-to-noise ratio of 68 dB in mono and 60 dB in stereo for FM reception. Additional features include the ability to connect a 4-channel adapter and separate pre- and power amplifiers, making it versatile for various audio setups.
