PIONEER SX-1080 STEREO RECEIVER AMPLIFIER *FULLY SERVICED*

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**************************************************************************** **************************************************************************** BEAUTIFUL SUPER CLEAN SERVICED AMP, WORKS AND SOUND LIKE NEW A true classic, near top-of-the-line, a real amp for real man

This Pioneer will be tested for local Ottawa area buyer at the front door with FM radio, CD player, turntable and speakers. Can be shipped in Canada, keep reading.

4-hrs maintenance service done 04/2022:

* Taken apart (top, bottom covers, knobs/switches, front plate, preamp boards) * Cleaned and detailed in and out; * All controls/pots/connectors deoxed/lubed/sealed using pro grade D100/F5/G5 ($127/3 cans) for noise-free performance ($126/3 cans); * Lamps replaced with new matched, as needed; * DC offset adjusted to below 5mV L/R, factory specs; * Bias voltages adjusted to 30mV L/R, factory specs; This Pioneer runs lukewarm as it should, not hot, not cold.

DESCRIPTION:

The Pioneer SX-1080 is an AM/FM stereo receiver with direct coupled DC power amplifier giving a continuous power output of 120 watts per channel. The receiver features outputs for 2 pairs of speakers, turnover tone controls, 6dB/octave high and low filters, two large wattage meters and a current mirror loaded class-A SEPP phono equalizer with one-stage differential amplifier and new voltage proof IC equivalent to 15 discrete transistors.

* Made in Japan, 1978 * Power output: 120 + 120 Watts (into 8 Ohms Stereo 20-20KHz) * Power output: 150 + 150 Watts (into 4 Ohms Stereo 20-20KHz * Meters max out at 240 Watts each, to show dynamic peaks * Label: 800 VA

BUILD

* Huge toroidal power transformer: Bando ATT-461 * Protection: Twin heavy duty DEC relays and a total of 6 fuses * Main fuse: 10 Amperes! * Premium Nichicon capacitors exclusively, for longest life and best accurate sound quality * Only 3 small capacitors for each power amp board = impressively reliable signal path engineering not seen in other mass production brands. * Main power supply filter caps: Nichicon 22,000 uF 71V x 2 (Pepsi can sized) * Heavy duty Alps switches

* Frequency response: 5 - 80,000 Hz * THD: 0.05% * IMD: 0.05% * Damping factor: 30 * Input sensitivity: 7.5mV (mic), 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (line) * SNR: 76dB (MM), 90dB (line) * Output: 150mV (line), 1V (Pre out) * Semiconductors: 5 x FET, 8 x IC, 36 x transistors, 42 x diodes * Dimensions: 526 x 176 x 440 mm * Net Weight: 21.3 KG; it's heavier than Yamaha CR-2040 or CR-2020

QUOTES (Google search):

"Pioneer Electronics at its finest. Practically flawless in design and execution. It's toroidal power supply and filter caps represents trends that later came to be editorialized as High End when incorporated into dedicated Power Amplifiers. It delivers outstanding power to the loads it was designed to drive. Tone, Dynamics, and Noise far exceed what's too often found in Home Audio today. Unhesitatingly recommended!"

"I purchased a two month old, SX-1080 in 1978 while stationed in Kaiserslautern Germany for the Army. It has been the best purchase I have made in my life. Mine exceded all standards in every aspect of true high quality audio performance. The rich and crisp sound was delivered through a pair of Pioneer tower speakers."

"Mar 04, 2009] autzen Audio Enthusiast I bought my SX-1080 brand new in 1979, It retailed for $750. That is equivalent to over 3 grand in todays dollars. I have never had to have it serviced. I did take it in once to have it professionally cleaned. I am probably due for that again after another 15 yrs of use. I also use it to run my Blu-Ray player. Sounds awesome. Who needs 7.1 when you have this baby. I did buy a top of the line Denon a few yrs back and returned it, the sound quality was nothing compared to the Pioneer. You would have to spend 4 grand to get something to sound this good today. l also have my 1977 Infinity speakers. Not the crap they make today."

"I'm going to tell you right now, without much circumlocution, that this unit is absolutely stellar. It's timeless beauty and genuine walnut case are aesthetically pleasing, and its immense weight is indicative of its massive power reserves, though not as deep as the 1280 and 1980. The sonic attributes are dead on and this receiver has no problem handling some large, hungry drivers. I'm running a 4 ohm load and it powers cleanly with bottomless reserve thanks to the monstrous filter caps. Everthing about this beast screams "refined power." I love the non-scratchy stepped pot volume and the two phono inputs with awesome preamp topology. I love the VU meters and the beautiful metal face and knobs. I wish these very same companies still had the impetus to produce fifty pound amplifiers. The primary transformer must weigh 25 pounds."

"I purchased this receiver new in 1978 and used it with various sets of components up until 5 years ago when the upgrade bug finally won out. Don't get me wrong, I had tried to replace it with several different amplifier/receiver combos, but always came back to the Pioneer. I must agree with the other reviewers that the 70's must have been the pinacle of Japanese electronics, because every Japanese receiver since then looks cheap in comparison. This thing is built like a tank and weighs nearly as much as one. The 1080 still works as well as it did when it was new - the only exception being the panel light for the Aux connection has burned out. It could deliver plenty of power to drive almost any speaker made.

Jan 31, 2003] Rick Price AudioPhile "own an SX-1980,1280,and just bought this 1080. It was dinged and needed a power switch and the tuner aligned. ( which I fixed with parts from "parts carcasses".) About 3/4 of a bottle of Windex and Old English and tuner cleaner later and I'm in Heaven. These things sound SO MUCH BETTER THAN ANYTHING MANUFACTURED TODAY UNDER $3000.00 it is stupifying"

********************************************* LINKS: https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/pioneer/sx-1080.shtml

http://www.audioreview.com/product/amplification/receivers/pioneer/sx-1080.html

https://classicreceivers.com/pioneer-sx-1080

https://marantzhallo-fi.blogspot.com/2017/08/lloyds-pioneer-sx-1080-receiver.html

******************************************************** Note regarding connectivity: What can you plug in? - CD player, iPod, tape deck, computer, turntable .... Use mini-jack 3.5mm to RCA cable for iPod and computer

People use adapters/cables like these for phone: https://www.amazon.ca/UGREEN-Headphone-Certified-Lightning-Connector/dp/B07Q49SVYR/ https://www.amazon.ca/UGREEN-Connector-Speakers-Smartphone-Devices/dp/B015PZ7QO2/ https://www.amazon.ca/Bluetooth-Streaming-Esinkin-Wireless-Receiver/dp/B016NUTG5K

****************************************************************************************** Local buyer much preferred (cash on pickup); e-transfer is possible, but unpredictable, takes from 2 min to 35 min waiting to go through. I will ship in Canada if paid by Interac e-transfer, packed nicely with PP foam/styrofoam, insured and tracked. Actual shipping costs, no handling: $73 ON/QC (unless remote/rural), $97 to Newfoundland, $107 to Alberta, $116 to BC Pickup or shipping only, no deliveries.

Shipping outside of Canada is possible only if paid by instant MoneyGram or WU money transfer service; or US cash (at current Google exchange rate) sent by Priority/Xpress registered mail, preferably with signature; nothing else. I got paid a few times like that before, no issues.

I've been collecting vintage stereos for a long time, so trades for old receiver, amplifier, CD player, speakers, turntable in any condition will be considered.

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