PIONEER SX-980 STEREO RECEIVER – 80WPC MONSTER, ANALOG MASTERPIECE – 1-YEAR WARRANTY 

✨ Condition: Excellent – Fully serviced, powerful and clean performance, excellent cosmetics

The Pioneer SX-980 Receiver is a legendary powerhouse from the golden era of hi-fi, delivering 80 watts per channel of rich, smooth Pioneer sound. Positioned just below the SX-1050 and SX-1250, the SX-980 offers serious performance with iconic vintage aesthetics: silver brushed aluminum faceplate, walnut wood cabinet, blue-lit tuning dial, and twin analog meters.

With dual speaker outputs, a refined phono stage, tone defeat, loudness contour, and pre-out/main-in loop, this unit is both versatile and collector-worthy. Whether you’re spinning vinyl, running a reel deck, or streaming analog sources, the SX-980 delivers detail, headroom, and muscle in perfect balance. Backed by a 1-Year Warranty, fully serviced and ready to perform.

Detailed Specifications

• Tuning range: FM, MW
• Power output: 80 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
• Frequency response: 5Hz to 100kHz
• Total harmonic distortion: 0.05%
• Damping factor: 30
• Input sensitivity: 7.5mV (mic), 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (DIN), 150mV (line)
• Signal to noise ratio: 76dB (MM), 90dB (line)
• Output: 150mV (line), 30mV (DIN), 1V (Pre out)
• Speaker load impedance: 4Ω (minimum)
• Semiconductors: 3 x FET, 8 x IC, 35 x transistors, 45 x diodes
• Dimensions: 526 x 176 x 440mm
• Weight: 18.8kg
• Year: 1978

Key Features

• • 80WPC with ultra-low distortion – clean, full-bodied sound
  • Blue-lit tuning dial with analog meters and signal strength display
  • High/Low filters, loudness, tone defeat, and balance control
  • Dual phono inputs, tape monitor loop, aux input
  • Pre-out/Main-in loop for use as a preamp or power amp
  • Walnut wood veneer cabinet with silver brushed aluminum front

🧡 What Makes It Special?

• • True Vintage Muscle – Great headroom and dynamics
  • Iconic Styling – Silver, blue, and wood in perfect harmony
  • Flexible Connections – Supports modern and vintage sources
  • Collector Grade – Sought-after model in the Pioneer SX lineup
  • Backed by HQaudios – Serviced, supported, and guaranteed for 1 year

Suggested Pairings

Speakers:

• • JBL 4311B – Bold and dynamic, perfect for classic rock
  • KLIPSCH Heresy II – Efficient, revealing, great synergy
  • JBL L100 Century – Iconic combo with huge energy
  • JBL 4412 – Studio-grade clarity, tight bass
  • BOSE 901-6 – Pairs well with the SX-980’s output strength

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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. This receiver 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.

Note:

The actual color of the product may sometimes differ slightly from the photos due to lighting conditions, temperature, and the device used.

Some angles in the photos may not fully reflect the product’s condition. Please read the description carefully and feel free to message us if you have any questions

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