Pioneer SX-1250
The Pioneer SX-1250 remains one of the most coveted receivers ever made. Released in 1976 with a $900 price tag, it represented everything Pioneer had learned about crafting high-end audio equipment. This wasn’t just their …
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Pioneer SX-3600
Introduced in 1980, the Pioneer SX-3600 is a stylish receiver incorporating aspects of both digital and analog engineering. It was in the middle of the Pioneer performance ladder, and retailed for an affordable $275, but …
Pioneer SX-50
The Pioneer SX-50 was introduced in 1983 and had a retail price of $380. It is a computer controlled stereo receiver and embraced emerging audio technologies, supporting TV audio inputs and also anticipating the rise …
Pioneer SX-727
The Pioneer SX-727 is widely considered one of the better receivers ever made by the company. With its beautiful walnut cabinet, elegant look, high build quality and versatile connectivity it is definitely a classic. Introduced …
Pioneer SX-838
The Pioneer SX-838, released in 1974, features a combination of excellent sound quality, power, and classic design. Its retail price was $499.95. It delivers 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms with 0.3% total harmonic …
Pioneer SX-2500
The Pioneer SX-2500 is a beautiful example of a vintage receiver from the early 70’s. It was introduced in 1971 and produces 72 watts per channel. It’s a solid state unit that features AM/FM auto-tuning, …
Pioneer SX-939
The Pioneer SX-939 is a vintage stereo receiver that was released by Pioneer Corporation in 1974. It belongs to the Pioneer SX line that includes the SX-1010, SX-939, and SX-838. The SX-1010 was top of …
Pioneer SX-9000
The Pioneer SX-9000 receiver was introduced in 1970 and was on the market until around 1973. It was one of Pioneer’s premium receivers at the time. It produces 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms. …
Pioneer SX-680
This is the Pioneer SX-680 receiver. It was introduced by Pioneer in 1978 and was on the market until about 1980. It is a descendant of the SX-650. It retailed for about $199 and produced …
Pioneer SX-434
The Pioneer SX-434 was basically the bottom end of the Pioneer lineup from 1974-1976. There was, of course, the unforgettable Pioneer SX-300 which pumped out 7 watts per channel but that receiver tended to be …
Pioneer SX-828
The Pioneer SX-828 AM/FM stereo receiver was introduced in 1971 and was on the market until about 1973. It’s rated at 54 watts per channel and is basically a higher power version of Pioneer’s SX-727. …
Pioneer SX-990
The Pioneer SX-990 is a receiver that spanned the transition from tube design to solid state design. It was produced in 1970-1971 and is all solid state. It retailed for $299.95 when it debuted and …
Pioneer SX-440
This little guy is the Pioneer SX-440. It retailed for $299.99 and was later discounted to around $220. Released in 1969 it predated the silver face era and instead featured a gloss black faceplate (Pioneer …
Pioneer SX-535
This Pioneer SX-535 was a modest offering from Pioneer in the mid 1970’s and retailed for $299.95. On the market from 1974 until about 1976 the SX-535 produced 20 watts per channel into 8 ohms. …
Pioneer SD-1100
This Pioneer SD-1100 isn’t actually a receiver but I find it to be a fascinating piece of equipment that is closely related to the world of vintage receivers. It’s not something that the average stereo …