Pioneer M-Z1
Pioneer M-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 P3a turntable.

The Z1s were Pioneer's entry into 1980s super high-end... of the non-NFB kind. Class A, naturally - at 320,000¥ apiece, this was for the non-compromising indeed, but for the well-heeled mostly.

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

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