Pioneer SX 980 // Stereo Receiver / Original Box

SOLD , now part of a Private Collection
Another beautiful Pioneer steel faced SX receiver that's been meticulously serviced and is ready to rock for many more years to come. There is a scratch on one side of the cabinet but it's only really visible at certain angles, and only from up close. Comes with the original box and owner's manual, fuses and warranty card.
Production
1976-78
Condition
9/10
Serial No.
ZE3628655S
Orig. MSRP
$900
Restoration
  • Full service check
  • Cleaned controls and switches
  • Adjusted DC balance and Idle current
  • All Lamps upgraded to LED
  • Repaired dial lamp sockets
  • Adjusted meters
  • Aligned AM/FM/MPX tuning circuits
  • Shimmed tuning cap to avoid walkout
  • Replaced 3 Transistors
  • Replaced 2 transistors
  • Detailed
Specs

Tuning range FM, MW

Power output 80 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)

Frequency response 5Hz to 100kHz

Total harmonic distortion 0.05%

Damping factor 30

Input sensitivity 7.5mV (mic), 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (DIN), 150mV (line)

Signal to noise ratio 76dB (MM), 90dB (line)

Output 150mV (line), 30mV (DIN), 1V (Pre out)

Speaker load impedance 4Ω (minimum)

Semiconductors 3 x FET, 8 x IC, 35 x transistors, 45 x diodes

Dimensions 526 x 176 x 440mm

Weight 42lb (18.8kg)

The History of Pioneer
Pioneer was founded by Nozomu Matsumoto in 1938 in Tokyo as a radio and speaker repair shop. In December 1953 Mr. Nozomu Matsumoto succeeded in developing the first domestic dynamic speaker made of original parts. It was named A-8 and marketed in Japan under the Pioneer brand. It later became the origin of the HiFi ...
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Stock No.
6753279410344
Another beautiful Pioneer steel faced SX receiver that's been meticulously serviced and is ready to rock for many more years to come. There is a scratch on one side of the cabinet but it's only really visible at certain angles, and only from up close. Comes with the original box and owner's manual, fuses and warranty card.

Production

1976-78

Condition

9/10

Serial No.

ZE3628655S

Orig. MSRP

$900

Restoration

  • Full service check
  • Cleaned controls and switches
  • Adjusted DC balance and Idle current
  • All Lamps upgraded to LED
  • Repaired dial lamp sockets
  • Adjusted meters
  • Aligned AM/FM/MPX tuning circuits
  • Shimmed tuning cap to avoid walkout
  • Replaced 3 Transistors
  • Replaced 2 transistors
  • Detailed

Specs

Tuning range FM, MW

Power output 80 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)

Frequency response 5Hz to 100kHz

Total harmonic distortion 0.05%

Damping factor 30

Input sensitivity 7.5mV (mic), 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (DIN), 150mV (line)

Signal to noise ratio 76dB (MM), 90dB (line)

Output 150mV (line), 30mV (DIN), 1V (Pre out)

Speaker load impedance 4Ω (minimum)

Semiconductors 3 x FET, 8 x IC, 35 x transistors, 45 x diodes

Dimensions 526 x 176 x 440mm

Weight 42lb (18.8kg)

The History of Pioneer

Pioneer was founded by Nozomu Matsumoto in 1938 in Tokyo as a radio and speaker repair shop. In December 1953 Mr. Nozomu Matsumoto succeeded in developing the first domestic dynamic speaker made of original parts. It was named A-8 and marketed in Japan under the Pioneer brand. It later became the origin of the HiFi ...
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Stock No.

6753279410344

Pioneer SX 980 // Stereo Receiver / Original Box
Pioneer SX 980 // Stereo Receiver / Original Box
Pioneer SX 980 // Stereo Receiver / Original Box
Pioneer SX 980 // Stereo Receiver / Original Box
Pioneer SX 980 // Stereo Receiver / Original Box
Pioneer SX 980 // Stereo Receiver / Original Box
Pioneer SX 980 // Stereo Receiver / Original Box
Pioneer SX 980 // Stereo Receiver / Original Box
Pioneer SX 980 // Stereo Receiver / Original Box

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