Pioneer C-Z1
Pioneer C-Z1a
(1980 > 1981 > 1984)

Completely unknown elsewhere, the Z1 series nevertheless sold extremely well in Japan - a staple of the well-heeled audiophile rigs of the times, along the Exclusive P3 turntable.

The Z1s were Pioneer's entry into 1980s super high-end. One will quickly see the resemblance between this and the "Communication" components: diagrams and lit signal flows. Only this was more serious, stark and much more expensive: at 460,000¥ apiece, this was for the non-compromising and well-heeled indeed.

The original C-Z1 was quickly replaced by the shown herewith CZ-1a upgraded version, although said upgrades were of the minor kind.
Still sough-after in Japan, still non-existent elsewhere... except in Italy !

Do click the buttons below for the extensive technical description and a peek at one of the three 220V C-Z1a present outside Japan !