Pioneer SX-450

The smallest receiver in the Pioneer lineup during the mid to late 70’s was the Pioneer SX-450. These entry level receivers were only rated at 15 watts per channel but were still built with quality …

Pioneer SX-450 Read More

Pioneer SX-1080

You’ll recognize this receiver by its styling as a late 70’s Pioneer. In fact, it’s the Pioneer SX-1080, a direct descendant of the SX-1050.  The SX-1050 was produced in 1976-1977 while the SX-1080 showed up …

Pioneer SX-1080 Read More

Pioneer SX-5580

Wow, there’s something about the black faced receivers that makes them stand out. A few of the receiver manufacturers produced dark faced models during the mid to late 70’s.  Most were produced for the European …

Pioneer SX-5580 Read More

Pioneer QX-949

The Pioneer QX-949 is one of Pioneer’s larger quadraphonic receivers and was top of the line when it was introduced in 1973. This was mainly due to the fact that it had essentially all the …

Pioneer QX-949 Read More

Pioneer SX-550

The Pioneer SX-550 is one of the smaller receivers that Pioneer produced. It is the successor to the SX-535 and produces a whopping 20 watts per channel. It was introduced in 1976 and was discontinued …

Pioneer SX-550 Read More

Pioneer SX-5590

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 …

Pioneer SX-5590 Read More

Pioneer QX-9900

This is one of Pioneer’s four channel offerings – the Pioneer QX-9900. The QX-9900 was manufactured in the mid 70’s and featured both Matrix and SQ decoding. It’s rated at 38 watts per channel into …

Pioneer QX-9900 Read More

Pioneer SX-1050

Another of the silver faced Pioneer line the Pioneer SX-1050 was the little brother to the giant SX-1250 in 1976 and 1977. While it may not necessarily be considered a “Monster” receiver it is close. …

Pioneer SX-1050 Read More

Pioneer SX-650

One of the classic mid-range receivers offered by Pioneer in the mid 70’s was this Pioneer SX-650. As you can see it has the classic silver face styling of Pioneer’s 50 series which, when coupled …

Pioneer SX-650 Read More

Pioneer SX-780

This is the Pioneer SX-780. It was the last of Pioneer’s 700 series receivers and was very well built. It was produced from 1978 up until 1980 and had a list price of $325.00. The …

Pioneer SX-780 Read More

Pioneer SX-950

This is the stylish Pioneer SX-950.  This receiver was offered by Pioneer from 1976 through 1977. It had a list price of around $600.00. This model was in the upper end of the quality range …

Pioneer SX-950 Read More

Pioneer SX-1250

This is another of the Pioneer classics. It’s the Pioneer SX-1250. As you can see it has the trademark Pioneer styling of that era with silver knobs and white meter face.s It was introduced in …

Pioneer SX-1250 Read More