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FS or possibly do some trading Pioneer SX 1980
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This is the holy grail for Pioneer collectors and monster receiver collectors in general. It is the most powerful receiver ever made by Pioneer and I can't think of another monster receiver made by any company that could touch it in sheer power and sound. They are exceedingly rare as very few people could afford one when they were in production so unlike many Pioneer products, not many were made. When working properly these monsters deliver the goods. They are a thing of beauty to boot
This is the holy grail for Pioneer collectors and monster receiver collectors in general. It is the most powerful receiver ever made by Pioneer and I can't think of another monster receiver made by any company that could touch it in sheer power and sound. They are exceedingly rare as very few people could afford one when they were in production so unlike many Pioneer products, not many were made. When working properly these monsters deliver the goods. They are a thing of beauty to boot
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I hope you can complete the sale of your Pioneer SX-1980. I've seen asking prices listed as high as $5600 for reconditioned ones. And one of my favourite poses:
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Trevor: I meant to respond earlier, but it's good to see Ron, Ben, and Dennis have been able to answer some of your questions, already. They truly do know me well.
Regarding the photo I posted, my Pioneer SX-1980 is the one on the left. The other one was just coming into the shop, Innovative Audio, for restorative work. Gordon, the owner of the store, took the photo. I'm glad he did because it's one I will long remember. Perhaps, I could post more about it, later on. I sold a few of my vintage stereo pieces, on consignment at Innovative Audio, to collect enough money together to get the SX-1980. I bet there's not too many shops that would do that kind of deal. I am the second owner of the big Pioneer receiver. It had been used, for a number of years, to power a pair of JBLs in a "cabin." I got a great deal on the initial price for the receiver, before the restoration, then it went through a thorough electronic upgrade to better than factory-stock. I opted for the ice-blue LED light conversion for the back lighting. Looks great lit up.
As an example of this receiver's powerful sound delivery, it bested a Sansui G-33000 ( 300 watts RMS per channel into 8 ohms) that was in for a rebuild not long after mine was done. I have a picture of the Sansui behemoth.
I had to laugh - but it's true - the combined weight of both receivers are within 7 pounds of my own weight.
Nando.
Regarding the photo I posted, my Pioneer SX-1980 is the one on the left. The other one was just coming into the shop, Innovative Audio, for restorative work. Gordon, the owner of the store, took the photo. I'm glad he did because it's one I will long remember. Perhaps, I could post more about it, later on. I sold a few of my vintage stereo pieces, on consignment at Innovative Audio, to collect enough money together to get the SX-1980. I bet there's not too many shops that would do that kind of deal. I am the second owner of the big Pioneer receiver. It had been used, for a number of years, to power a pair of JBLs in a "cabin." I got a great deal on the initial price for the receiver, before the restoration, then it went through a thorough electronic upgrade to better than factory-stock. I opted for the ice-blue LED light conversion for the back lighting. Looks great lit up.
As an example of this receiver's powerful sound delivery, it bested a Sansui G-33000 ( 300 watts RMS per channel into 8 ohms) that was in for a rebuild not long after mine was done. I have a picture of the Sansui behemoth.
I had to laugh - but it's true - the combined weight of both receivers are within 7 pounds of my own weight.
Nando.