NEAR MINT PIONEER SX-880 RECEIVER – 1-YEAR WARRANTY – SMOOTH ANALOG PERFORMANCE

📌 Specifications

• CONDITION: Excellent – Fully tested, cleaned, and professionally serviced
• MODEL: SX-880
• BRAND: Pioneer
• TYPE: Stereo Receiver
• YEAR: 1978 – 1980
• Pro packaged, insured, and includes tracking
• No original box, no accessories
• SKU: 5QALE3780

NEAR MINT PIONEER SX-880 RECEIVER

✨ Condition: Fully tested, cleaned, and professionally serviced

The Pioneer SX-880 brings together clarity, control, and warm analog tone in a sleek 1970s design. With 60 watts per channel, it’s ideal for powering both vintage and modern speakers — with enough headroom to stay dynamic, even at higher volumes.

This receiver features DC power amplification, giving it a tighter low end and impressive stereo separation, while still maintaining that signature Pioneer musicality.

Its dual VU meters, brushed aluminum faceplate, and walnut cabinet give it timeless appeal — and its performance speaks for itself.

Detailed specifications:

• Tuning range: FM, MW
• Power output: 60 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
• Frequency response: 5Hz to 80kHz
• Total harmonic distortion: 0.05%
• Damping factor: 30
• Input sensitivity: 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (line)
• Signal to noise ratio: 76dB (MM), 95dB (line)
• Output: 150mV (line)
• Speaker load impedance: 4Ω (minimum)
• Semiconductors: 5 x FET, 9 x IC, 37 x transistors, 37 x diodes
• Dimensions: 480 x 140 x 320mm
• Weight: 12.2kg

🛠️ Key Features:

• 60W RMS per channel – Clean, dynamic sound
  
• DC Power Amplifier Section – Accurate bass & transient control
  
• Classic Pioneer Tuning – Warm mids, crisp highs, punchy lows
  
• Dual Analog VU Meters – Responsive and stylish
  
• Vinyl Ready – High-quality phono input
  
• Made in Japan – Vintage build that lasts
  

🌟 Why the SX-880 Is a Quiet Classic?

Often overlooked in favor of the bigger SX-980 or 1080, the SX-880 hits a sweet spot — plenty of power, without unnecessary bulk.

Its DC amplifier design brings precision to the bass and midrange, making it an excellent choice for revealing speakers or analog front-ends.

And unlike flashier receivers, it stays neutral, controlled, and musical — delivering exactly what your source gives it, no hype, no haze.

🌟 Ideal Pairings – Speakers & Turntables

Speakers:

• KLH Model 6 / Model 23, JBL L26 / L36, Wharfedale W70, Pioneer CS-77 / CS-88
• Modern bookshelf speakers – KEF LS50, ELAC, Polk Reserve
  

Turntables:

• Technics SL-1200, Dual 1229, Thorens TD-160, Pioneer PL-530
  

📦 Shipping:

• Professionally packed with dense foam & double boxing
• Fully insured and tracked
• No original box, but packed with care

🎶 Order Now – Limited Availability! 🚀

✅ Professionally Restored & Tested – Ready for plug-and-play enjoyment

✅ Fast & Secure Shipping – Expertly packaged to ensure safe delivery

✅ 1-Year Warranty – Guaranteed performance and reliability

🎯 Clean. Simple. Built to Sound Right.

The Pioneer SX-880 is for listeners who want true hi-fi sound without the drama.
It’s clean, musical, and built like a tank — just power it on and let it play.

No flash, no noise. Just solid Pioneer engineering and decades of audio heritage.

Professionally restored and fully tested, the SX-880 is a perfect fit for any vintage setup.
Not too big, not too small — just right where it counts.

🎯 If you want crisp, powerful, vintage sound without compromise — the SX-880 delivers.

Condition:

This receiver is in “Excellent” condition, displaying minor signs of use with a bright, clear dial. All knobs, feet, and the attached AM antenna and AC cord are present and intact. Although the manual is missing, it can be found online or we can provide a PDF upon request. Please inspect all photos thoroughly for the actual condition.

Service:

Upon inspection, the unit had scratchy controls, a dim dial, and some distortion in one channel. Therefore, it underwent servicing by our technician. Pioneer used certain transistors in this model that are known to fail after 40 years, so all of these were replaced. This upgrade resolved the distortion issue. Additionally, several questionable capacitors were replaced. 

Testing:

After servicing, the receiver was tested on our bench and performed excellently, delivering a powerful, warm, distortion-free signal characteristic of analog receivers. All inputs, outputs, and features were confirmed operational, and the tuner spins smoothly. Additional testing was conducted, and we can provide specific feature information upon request. This is a remarkable find for the vintage audiophile.

Condition Disclosure:

This item exhibits minor wear consistent with light use, as shown in the provided photos. The listing includes exactly what is pictured; no accessories, test equipment, or media are included.

Customer Service: 

Once your item arrives, if you have questions about how your item functions or proper settings, please CONTACT US.  

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