VERY GOOD PIONEER SX-950 VINTAGE RECEIVER – 1-YEAR WRT – SMOOTH & CLASSIC POWER

📌 Specifications

• CONDITION: Very Good – Fully tested and serviced
• MODEL: SX-950
•  BRAND: Pioneer
•  TYPE: Stereo Receiver
•  WARRANTY: 1-Year Protection Plan!
•  FREE SUPPORT: Must be used before requesting return
•  SHIPPING: Professionally packed, insured, and includes tracking
•  No box, no accessories
• SKU: 5QJKE4011

VERY GOOD PIONEER SX-950 VINTAGE RECEIVER

✨ Condition: Very Good – Fully tested, professionally serviced, excellent working
The Pioneer SX-950 is a vintage masterpiece from the golden era of hi-fi — offering a rich blend of power, detail, and musical tone in one iconic package.

With 85 watts per channel and the classic Pioneer voicing, it delivers warm mids, solid bass, and smooth highs — perfect for both vintage and modern speakers. Its brushed aluminum face, dual analog meters, and real walnut cabinet make it as beautiful to behold as it is to hear.

Detailed Specifications:

• Tuning range: FM, MW
• Power output: 85 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
• Frequency response: 15Hz to 40kHz
• Total harmonic distortion: 0.1%
• Damping factor: 25
• Input sensitivity: 6.5mV (mic), 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (DIN), 150mV (line)
• Signal to noise ratio: 75dB (MM), 90dB (line)
• Output: 150mV (line), 30mV (DIN), 1V (Pre out)
• Speaker load impedance: 4Ω (minimum)
• Semiconductors: 4 x FET, 4 x IC, 55 x transistors, 36 x diodes
• Dimensions: 526.6 x 173 x 411.5mm
• Weight: 19.1kg
• Accessories: FM T-type antenna
  

🛠️ Key Features

• 85W x 2 RMS – Clean, dynamic power with Pioneer’s classic analog tone
  
• Dual Analog VU Meters – Iconic faceplate with beautiful backlight
  
• Phono Ready x2 – Great for vinyl collectors with multiple turntables
  
• Classic Pioneer Sound – Rich, warm, and easy to listen to for hours
  
• Bass & Treble Control + Loudness – Smooth tonal shaping
  
• Made in Japan – Vintage build quality you can feel
  

🌟 What Sets the SX-950 Apart?

The SX-950 holds a sweet spot in the Pioneer lineup — more powerful than the SX-850, but more practical than the giant SX-1250.
Its sound is clean, spacious, and full-bodied, with a natural analog smoothness that’s hard to find in modern gear.

It’s the kind of receiver you can play quietly and still hear every detail — or crank up and feel it hold strong without harshness.

🌟 Ideal Pairings – Speakers & Turntables

🎧 Speakers:

• JBL L26 / L36 / L100
  
• KLH Model 5 / 6
  
• Wharfedale W70
  
• Klipsch Heresy
  
• Pioneer CS-88A
  

💽 Turntables:

• Technics SL-1200MK2
  
• Thorens TD-160
  
• Dual 1229
  
• Garrard 401
  
• Pioneer PL-530
  

✅ Fast & Secure Shipping – Professionally packed for safe delivery
✅ 100% Satisfaction Guarantee – Quality craftsmanship you can trust
✅ Limited Availability – High demand, order now before stock runs out!

 

🌟 The Golden Era, Captured in One Box

Built during the late 1970s — the golden age of hi-fi — the Pioneer SX-950 captures everything that made that era great:
✅ All-analog circuitry
✅ Real materials, not plastic
✅ Japanese precision and tonal warmth

This isn’t just a piece of gear — it’s a time machine for your ears.

🎯 More Than Vintage – It’s a Daily Driver with Soul

The SX-950 may not be the biggest in the family, but it’s one of the most loved — because it sounds right, feels right, and just keeps going.

🎯 Own the receiver that delivers music the way it was meant to be heard: powerful, warm, and beautifully real.

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.  

TRADE-IN PROGRAM

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