Pioneer SX-1980

snow

Up for grabs is a Pioneer SX-1980 I know it is not likely to sell here but there may be a few Classic Pioneer fans here so here goes. This receiver has been restored, all faulty components have been replaced. All bad solder joints on all boards have been re soldered, all inputs and outputs have been tested, all knobs switches have been deoxited, all lights have been tested and those that needed replaced were. All parts that were replaced including transistors, diodes, pre drivers, etc were replaced with NOS Pioneer parts. The preamp section, the tuner section, the amp section have been gone through and tested and actually performs better now than what the specs were when new. There has been over 20 hrs of bench time spent on this restoration.

$2500.00 + shipping

Ok heres a couple of quick pics












REGARDS SNOW

schwarcw

That's one beautiful piece! A legendary Super receiver. Good luck on your sale Snow!

cnh

That SCREAMS Vintage! But what are those BOSE signs doing behind it, trying to undermine your own 'sale'?

Just kidding!

Good luck with the sale. A very nice piece indeed. I remember gear like that from my youth!

cnh

polkfarmboy

Is this a joke?

snow

polkfarmboy wrote: »

Is this a joke?

No not a joke but I have decided to remove my for sale offer here and list it elsewhere that it will be more likely to sell

REGARDS SNOW

Deathjester

That is a BEAUTIFUL piece!!.. But I'm saving for SDA'!!!

heiney9

polkfarmboy wrote: »

Is this a joke?

Are you a joke? Do a little research, this vintage receiver brings that kind of money regularly, especially in this condition. I don't get why, but you can be sure it's not a joke and it'll probably sell for close to that.

H9

cstmar01

Snow does that have the original box and everything? Honestly that is one of the first ones I have ever seen that does and I'm sure that makes your deal even better!

samnor

cnh wrote: »

That SCREAMS Vintage! But what are those BOSE signs doing behind it, trying to undermine your own 'sale'?

Just kidding!

Good luck with the sale. A very nice piece indeed. I remember gear like that from my youth!

cnh

If you look closely at Snow's pic, there is a "NO" right next to the Bose... I think that makes a lot more sense... lol...

thats one fine piece of equipment... good luck with the sale...

thebluemonkey

I saw that same reciever on audiokarma little steep on the price imo

sda2mike

a beautific monster! you'll get that asking price and more on the 'bay...take alot of pics...inside, too! good luck!

oh, and i'm sure you know how to deal w 'foriegn' inquiries..you'll get em

snow

thebluemonkey wrote: »

I saw that same reciever on audiokarma little steep on the price imo

Yes normally they dont sell for that price but most are not in the cosmetic shape this one is in, let alone restored internally. I have seen them sell for more than 3k in lesser condition and there were 3 versions of this model this is the most rare and desirable of those.



REGARDS SNOW

snow

cstmar01 wrote: »

Snow does that have the original box and everything? Honestly that is one of the first ones I have ever seen that does and I'm sure that makes your deal even better!

Yes the box is original to the receiver. I even seen just the box by itself sell for over $300.00 on Ebay



REGAEDS SNOW

davidk0512

Dammit! I have one of these in the garage that I was using until about 4 years ago when it started producing some distortion. I "was" going to give it away, not now!

danger boy

that is some sweet vintage heavy metal

maximus_okc

I think some folks may not know what they are looking at. This is a rare and beautiful receiver. I just sold a sx-1250 and the amp on that sucker matched my $15,000 in Macintosh amps. I can only imagine what this SX-1980 sounds like. Folks, you buy these old Pioneers for the quality of the amps....

danger boy

how much does that sucker weight?

mhardy6647

The only spec I remember off the top of my head is the FTC power rating: 270 wpc.
It weighs a lot. A European brochure puts the weight at 35.4 kg http://www.kallhovde.com/pioneer/pioneer78-79blores.pdf

OM at: http://www.kallhovde.com/pioneer/sx-1980om.pdf

George Grand

maximus_okc wrote: »

I think some folks may not know what they are looking at. This is a rare and beautiful receiver. I just sold a sx-1250 and the amp on that sucker matched my $15,000 in Macintosh amps. I can only imagine what this SX-1980 sounds like. Folks, you buy these old Pioneers for the quality of the amps....

Seems like you need to buy that thing and sell your $15k McIntosh'! I can't believe you didn't think of it sooner. You're welcome.

snow

danger boy wrote: »

how much does that sucker weight?

according to this..

Description Receiver
Rarity ****-Rare
Designed in Japan
Manufactured In Japan
First Year 1978
Years Manufactured 1978...1980
Last Year 1980
Wood Case Yes
Silver Face Yes
Channels Two
Tube Count 0
IC Count 11
FET Count 12
Transistor Count 130
Diode Count 82
Hall Effect Devices 0
Speaker Connections Three Sets
Chassis Ground Knurled screws (several)
AC Switch Yes
Fusing Internal
Switched AC Outlets One
Unswitched AC Outlets One
Power Consumption 1400 watts



Physical
Width 22 1/16ths inches
Height 8 5/16ths inches
Depth 19 9/16ths inches
Weight 88 Lbs 11 ounces



Amplifier
RMS Power Per Channel 270 watts
Damping Factor @ Load Impedance 40 @ 8 ohms
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.03%
Power Bandwidth 20 Hz to 20 KHz
Frequency Response 5 Hz to 100 kHz +0/-1dB
Hum and Noise 120 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio 120 dB
Intermodulation Distortion (IM) 0.03% 50/7khz 4:1
Input Impedance 50 k ohms
Input Sensitivity for Full Output 2 volts
Speaker Selection A, B, C
DC Capable Yes
Meter Range 0.01 to 540 watts
Output Meter(s) Dual
External Heat Sinks Massive side mounted units
Output Impedance(s) 8 through 4 ohms



FM Tuner
RF Sensitivity 1.5 uV
300 Ohm Binding Posts Yes
75 Ohm Binding Posts Yes
75 Ohm F Connector raw wire binders
50 dB quieting sensitivity, Stereo 34 uV
50 dB quieting sensitivity, Mono 2.2 uV
THD, Mono 0.07%
THD, Stereo 0.10%
Signal to Noise Ratio, Mono 83 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio, Stereo 74 dB
Frequency Response 30 Hz to 15 kHz +0.2/-0.5 dB
Capture Ratio 1.0 dB
IF Image Rejection 120 dB
IF Rejection 120 dB
Stereo Subcarrier Rejection 65 dB
SCA Suppression 65 dB
Alternate Channel Selectivity (wide or normal) 80 dB
Spurious Rejection 120 dB
AM Carrier Rejection 60 dB
Stereo Separation at 1 kHz 50 dB
Mono Switch Yes
Signal Strength Meter Yes
Center Tuning Meter Yes
Multiplex Filter (Hi-Blend) Yes
Quartz Frequency Lock Yes, with indicator
Stereo Lamp Yes
FM Mode Lamp Yes
Multipath Listen Yes
Muting Switch Yes
25 uS Deemphasis Switch (Dolby Associated) Yes
Station Markers Yes



AM Tuner
AM Mode Lamp Yes
RF Sensitivity 300 uV/meter
Adjacent Channel Selectivity 26 dB
IF Rejection 70 dB
Image Rejection 70 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio 55 dB
Signal Strength Metering Yes
External Ferrite Antenna Yes
Antenna binding Posts Yes



Preamplifier
Multiple Bass Adjustments +/- 10 dB @ 100 Hz + +/- 5 dB @ 50 Hz
Multiple Treble Adjustments +/- 10 dB @ 10 kHz + +/- 5 dB @ 20 kHz
Tone Control Defeat Yes
High Filter 8 kHz, 12 dB/octave
Low Filter 15 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Gain Control Linear stepped in dB
Loudness Contour Yes
Mono Yes
Balance Yes
Number of Tape Monitors Two
Tape to Tape Dubbing Yes
Auxillary Input Source Yes
Phono Input Source Yes
2nd Phono Input Source Yes (or Microphone)
Illuminated Source Indicators Yes
Phono Pickup Impedance Control Yes
Cartridge Load Yes
Tuner Source Input Integral AM/FM
Source Microphone Input Yes (or Phono II)
Tape Monitor Yes
2nd Tape monitor Yes
Adaptor Provision Switch in front, in/out stereo jacks on rear
Preamp to Amplifier Jumper(s) Yes
Headphone Jack(s) Yes
Speaker Selection Nomenclature A, B, C

Keiko wrote: »

Would you trade for a AKC Pomeranian puppy, snowman?

You would win out on the shipping weight though



REGARDS SNOW

snow

George Grand wrote: »

Seems like you need to buy that thing and sell your $15k McIntosh'! I can't believe you didn't think of it sooner. You're welcome.

Im with George on this one if the SX-1250 sounds as good sell the Mc and go on a vacation with the extra loot

Three things are for certain it has plenty of brute power 270 wpc continous and 2.3 db of headroom so roughly 450 wpc peak power and if you like oversize things the sheer size will impress you and you dont want to drop this on your toe



REGARDS SNOW

George Grand

Just take it over to AK and get it over with.

sucks2beme

I'd never buy one at that price. But Pioneer wasn't my cup of tea.
I'm sure someone will. That is one pristine silver faced beauty.
My weakness is Marantz stuff. Good luck with your sale.
To the doubters out there: there's a real market for these.
I had a Marantz 2285 here for a while. I had the thought of just
dumping all this crap and just going back to Marantz. That's
where my musical journey started back in the 70's.
I'm sure this one has a lot of people thinking the same thing.

snow

sda2mike wrote: »

a beautific monster! you'll get that asking price and more on the 'bay...take alot of pics...inside, too! good luck!

Thanks Mike. As for pics of the inside heres what one looks like on the inside/



REGARDS SNOW

schwarcw

Look at the size of those output caps!!

This "monster" receiver is a great unit and a solid investment. It will drive the big SDAs effortlessly! This unit is a beauty! It would be mine if I had a place to put it.!

ledhed

Just have to add to the thumbs up on this.

I have a 1280 and 1250 (though both really need some work) and absolutely love them. I'm still looking for anything that sounds anywhere as good as my 1280 ad have found nothing in its (or 3x as much) price range.

The 1980 has GOBs of power and in that condition is an absolute steal.

Seeing those lights and VUs pop on warms my heart like nothing else.

snow

schwarcw wrote: »

Look at the size of those output caps!!

This "monster" receiver is a great unit and a solid investment. It will drive the big SDAs effortlessly! This unit is a beauty! It would be mine if I had a place to put it.!

Yes the caps and torodial transformer are huge considering they take up most of the back half of the case and the fact that it is 22+ inches wide and 19 + inches deep it gives a little perspective on the size. Make some room Actually its not for sale here anymore but you can still buy it if you want it. I dont think its proper to say where or provide a link but you can easily find it.

ledhed wrote: »

Just have to add to the thumbs up on this.

I have a 1280 and 1250 (though both really need some work) and absolutely love them. I'm still looking for anything that sounds anywhere as good as my 1280 ad have found nothing in its (or 3x as much) price range.

The 1980 has GOBs of power and in that condition is an absolute steal.

Seeing those lights and VUs pop on warms my heart like nothing else.

I have seen these unrestored and in lesser condition go for over 3k considering this one has over 20 hrs spent in restoring it at $98.00 per hour not including all the NOS parts if you are looking at it from a user or collector point of view it is a great deal or investment. Like stamps coins or anything else the very best condition and TOTL items always go up in value.



REGARDS SNOW

Vette C6.r

Very sexy receiver. Good luck with the sale.

dkg999

Beautiful piece of gear, from a great seller, and a solid investment if you're into vintage gear or like the vintage Pioneer sound.

Snow - the Marantz 2270 continues to put a smile on my face everytime I set down to listen to it!

snow

ledhed wrote: »

Just have to add to the thumbs up on this.

I have a 1280 and 1250 (though both really need some work) and absolutely love them. I'm still looking for anything that sounds anywhere as good as my 1280 ad have found nothing in its (or 3x as much) price range.

The 1980 has GOBs of power and in that condition is an absolute steal.

Seeing those lights and VUs pop on warms my heart like nothing else.

Thanks for the kind words

Vette C6.r wrote: »

Very sexy receiver. Good luck with the sale.

Thanks

dkg999 wrote: »

Beautiful piece of gear, from a great seller, and a solid investment if you're into vintage gear or like the vintage Pioneer sound.

Snow - the Marantz 2270 continues to put a smile on my face everytime I set down to listen to it!

Glad to hear the Marantz is still making you smile it should last many years to go trouble free, the fellow that went through yours is the same guy who restored this one and he has roughly 40 years of experience.

When this came out in 1978 it was state of the art and in many areas still match or exceed most all receivers and amps built today. how many receivers or amps for that matter have a 120 db or better s/n ratio and are capable of driving a 4 ohm load? The tuner section is very good and the rejection rate is incredible coupled with the touch sensor and phase lock loop it is a breeze to spin the dial and lock in stations without interference from other stations or drifting away.



REGARDS SNOW

Mike Kozak

It is a Monster, kinda like the Kenwood KR-9600