Citizen JSA 8

[Van_Isle]

The Goldstar GSA-8500 appears to be an exact twin .... agree?
Pics attached from ebay.

Also sold as a "Universum Dynamic" - referred to in different places also as a GSA-8500, but I think more accurately as part of the 2500 System (V3297 amplifier):
http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/gen...55/550335.html

Here is a link to a V3297 owner's manual, in German:
http://wegavision.pytalhost.com/universumV3297/
The V3297 uses all DIN connectors.

I'm not an expert by any means on DIN ratings for stereo equipment. I think the DIN usually results in a higher reported power output thhan RMS?. This manual states 2x50 watt at 4-ohm and (I think) distortion <1%.

I have made a pdf out of the images from that site, if you want it.

Also attached is a pic with matching Goldstar GST-1000 tuner (also from ebay).

Some other links indicate very close to a Pioneer SA-8500 or SA-8500-II (not as good a match far as I can see - and I see reference to the guts being completely different ... however one site did indicate that Pioneer sold this unit in certain markets - rebadged as a Pioneer). Other links identify a Optonica SM-3636 as a clone (but it looks different). Optonica was Sharp's higher-end line.

It looks like you can purchase Goldstar GSA-8500 service manuals on-line.