M8 Stereo Amplifier--Pioneer's Finest

The M8 amplifier is arguably the finest amplifier Pioneer has ever built, and the company has built some of the best--the M90 and M22 come immediately to mind.  The M8 is a true high-end, audiophile grade amplifier with the finest components used in its construction.  It is a two channel amp meant for serious music listening. The beautiful gold finish is in keeping with this amplifier's stature.

The M8 is offered by Pioneer only in Japan.  Naturally, Pioneer's website describing this magnificent amplifier is only in Japanese, so no technical specifications could be listed here.

M8 amplifier interior

M7 Monoblock Amplifier

Pioneer also manufactures a monoblock amplifier known as the M7.  It was designed to rival other high-end audiophile monoblock amplifiers available.  The interior shot of both the M7 and M8 show without a doubt the level of quality in the design and the components that go into making these two amps among the finest in the world.

 
M7 Monoblock amplifier interior

C7-A Control Amplifier

Both the M7 and the M8 amplifier can be controlled using the C7-A Control Amplifier, or pre-amp.  It naturally is Pioneer's top of the line pre-amp and is priced accordingly.  It truly is a shame that the M7, M8 and C-7A are not available to audiophiles in the United States.

VSA-AX10 Audio Video Amplifier

The VSA-AS10 audio video amplifier designed to be what Pioneer calls a Reference Standard in the reproduction if digital medium.  From the Pioneer brochure: "Designing an amplifier that reproduces professional studio quality sound in your home requires precision high-end technology. Working with studio engineers and sound format experts around the world, Pioneer’s amplifier design engineers endeavored to make sure that this multi-channel audio/visual amplifier perfectly recreates professional-level home studio sound with optimum acoustic accuracy. With the built-in Multi-channel Acoustic Calibration system, it is straightforward to adjust the sound to the correct parameters suited to your listening environment. You’ll be set with the latest sound format technology including THX Ultra2, Dolby Pro logic II, DTS 96/24 as well as THX Surround EX, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES and DTS. On top of that, all the best possible technologies, design and parts have been incorporated into this superb amplifier for the ultimate in fine-tuned, professional quality sound.  With all of these elements in place, this work of art truly is the future of sound."

With the introduction of the DV-AX10 CD/SACD/DVD player to the American market, it is possible this amplifier may soon join it since the two components compliment each other perfectly.

VSA-E08 Audio Video Amplifier

Pioneer VSA-E08 Audio Video amplifier is considerably less expensive than the top of the line VSA-AX10, but still boasts some of the latest digital surround sound modes most consumers could desire.  In addition, it features a beautiful champagne gold finish we can only hope for here in the United States.  This amp pumps out 130 watts per channel in either stereo or surround sound.  Why not sell it here in America, Pioneer?