{"product_id":"victor-ja-x9-a-rare-4-channel-quadraphonic-amp-from-the-quad-wars","title":"Victor JA-X9: A Rare 4-Channel Quadraphonic Amp From the Quad Wars","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a slice of 1970s hi-fi ambition you rarely see: a discrete four-channel integrated amplifier from JVC's Victor line, complete with a built-in quadraphonic decoder and circuitry to handle rival quad formats too. Quad never quite conquered the living room, which is exactly why these are such fun curios now. Run it as a genuine 4-channel amp for surround experiments and CD-4 records, or bridge the channels into a punchier stereo integrated. Heavy, densely built, and unmistakably of its era. A talking-point amplifier for the collector who already owns the usual suspects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES \u0026amp; PROS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue 4-Channel Discrete:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four independent amplifier channels for real quadraphonic playback, not faked surround.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In Quad Decoder:\u003c\/strong\u003e JVC's own decoding on board, plus provision for competing quad systems of the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridges to Stereo:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine channel pairs for a more powerful two-channel mode when you are not running quad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProper 70s Build:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy, densely packed, the kind of over-engineering the era did so well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare Curio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quadraphonic gear is uncommon and collectible, a genuine conversation piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Input Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic phono, tuner, tape, and aux sources catered for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victor (JVC, Japan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e JA-X9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e discrete 4-channel integrated amplifier with quadraphonic decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 4 x 31 W into 4 ohm (quad); channels bridgeable for higher stereo output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModes:\u003c\/strong\u003e quadraphonic (4-channel) and bridged stereo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoding:\u003c\/strong\u003e JVC quad decoder plus provision for other quad formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e phono, tuner, tape, aux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx 420 x 138 x 362 mm, around 12 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition note:\u003c\/strong\u003e vintage unit; like most amps of this age it may benefit from a service or recap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Victor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49710813872367,"sku":"265","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/5992\/9071\/files\/IMG_8052.jpg?v=1780999775","url":"https:\/\/innerpieces.art\/products\/victor-ja-x9-a-rare-4-channel-quadraphonic-amp-from-the-quad-wars","provider":"Inner Pieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}