This Pioneer SX-5590 is the European version of Pioneer’s SX-1250.  It would definitely be considered a “Monster” receiver as it produces a whopping 160 watts per channel. It incorporates a huge toroidal power transformer. It has the usual dark faceplate as is common with most European versions.  Given that many feel the SX-1250 was the best receiver Pioneer ever produced it stands to reason that the SX-5590 is in a similar position. It features:

• Tone on/off
• 30hz and 8khz filters
• Tape duplicate switch
• FM muting on/off
• FM multipath
• Adaptor on/off
• Mic left/right inputs
• 2 tape in/outputs
• 1 aux input
• 2 phono inputs
• Phono 2 switch for both mic and phono 2
• Stereo and mono modes
• Tuning and signal meters
• Dimensions 21 7/8 x 7 3/8 x 18 3/4
• Weight 64 lbs

 

 

The SX-1250 is an extremely popular receiver and has a huge following among collectors. It’s European version , the SX-5590, is probably even harder to find but at the same time is less well known.  Still, the SX-5590 can sell for a good sum of money in good working condition – usually around $700-$800.