Mount Washington, KY, United States
About this listing
Up for sale is the legendary Pioneer SX-1010 AM/FM Stereo Receiver—the ultimate heavyweight flagship that ignited the infamous 1970s "monster receiver wattage wars". Manufactured in Japan during the golden era of audio engineering (1974–1976), this highly sought-after, centerpiece-grade component produces the coveted, warm analog sound and unbelievable headroom that collectors dream about. This specific unit has been fully serviced and tested, ensuring it performs exactly as a flagship vintage receiver should. It comes housed in its gorgeous, original wood cabinet with the iconic, glowing blue-lit display tuner.Service History & Operational ConditionThis receiver is fully functional and ready to plug and play. Recent professional bench servicing included: * Controls & Switches: Thoroughly cleaned, flushed, and lubricated with DeoxIT to eliminate any scratchiness, oxidation, or static.* Interior Cleaned: Dust and debris fully removed from the chassis.* Lights Checked: Tuner display and indicator lamps are completely functional, vibrant, and well-balanced.* Performance Testing: Bias and DC offset checked and verified to factory specifications; tested continuously under a dummy load to guarantee stability and clean power.Cosmetic ConditionThe faceplate is in beautiful vintage condition with clean lettering, polished aluminum knobs, and an unmarred dial glass. The original wood enclosure looks great with minor cosmetic wear consistent with its 50+ year age (please review the high-resolution photos closely to inspect fine details). * Power Output: 100 Watts Per Channel (WPC) continuous into 8 ohms (stereo)* Frequency Response: 10Hz to 40kHz (Power amp section: 7Hz to 100kHz)* Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): Less than 0.1%* Speaker Terminals: Supports up to 3 pairs of speakers (A, B, C)* Inputs: 2x Phono (MM), Aux, 2x Tape Monitors, Microphone, 4-Channel Adapter / Main-In Pre-Out loops* Production Years: 1974 – 1976* Country of Manufacture: Made in Japan* Physical Dimensions: 21.3" x 7.2" x 17.2" (520 x 175 x 440 mm)* Net Weight: 48.9 lbs (22.2 kg)Packaging & Shipping LogisticsHeavy vintage hi-fi gear demands professional-tier transit prep. We specialize in packing heavy electronics securely:* Double-Boxed: Shipped using rigid, heavy-duty nested corrugated boxes.* Padding: Completely suspended in thick, custom-cut dense foam sheets and layers of commercial-grade bubble wrap to guarantee the transformer and wood cabinet corners do not absorb impact.* Fully Insured: Sent via UPS Ground with tracking and Reverb Safe Shipping insurance coverage provided.All sales are final due to the nature of heavy vintage electronics. Please review all provided photos and ask any questions prior to purchase!
Price$1,300
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