On a recent visit to a local tech I spotted a Pioneer A 400 in a corner of his workshop. after enquiring about it he indicated it is in full working order and just occupying space. It found a new home with me for very little $$. What a magic amp this is: clean, accurate good sound stage and detail. Nice authoritative bass and good PRAT. It matches nicely with Technics SBC 250 speakers and I am really enjoying it in desk top system. Only problem initially was the nicotine smell it had - aired it for a few hours and all good now. Special amp in my opinion, NAD 3020 with b@ll$