AUBURNDALE, MA, United States
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Offered by Bash Vintage Audio (BVA) is a clean, serviced Pioneer SX-780 vintage stereo receiver, serial number CP5608846Y, featuring a new wood case, warm-white LED dial lighting, a selective/partial recap, and 3+ hours of continuous bench testing.The Pioneer SX-780 is a classic late-1970s silver-face receiver rated at approximately 45 watts per channel into 8 ohms. It remains popular with collectors and music enthusiasts for its classic Pioneer styling, analog AM/FM tuner, phono capability, and strong everyday usability with both vintage and modern speakers.This exact receiver has been carefully cleaned, detailed, inspected, serviced, and continuously bench tested for 3+ hours. Both channels were confirmed operational during testing.For complete transparency, this receiver is not being represented as fully recapped or fully restored. Internal inspection indicates a selective/partial recap, primarily involving the GWK-118 amplifier/power-supply circuitry, while many original components remain.Key HighlightsPioneer SX-780Serial number: CP5608846YApproximately 45 watts per channel into 8 ohmsClassic late-1970s Pioneer silver-face receiverNew wood case installedWarm-white LED dial lighting upgradeSelective / partial recapServiced and detailedBoth channels confirmed working3+ hours of continuous bench testingAM/FM stereo tunerPhono input for turntableAuxiliary inputTape monitor connectivitySpeaker A/B selectionBass and treble controlsBalance controlLoudness functionHeadphone outputAnalog tuning dial and metersService & Partial Recap DetailsThis Pioneer SX-780 has been inspected and serviced prior to listing.Confirmed ServiceSelective / partial recap primarily involving the GWK-118 amplifier/power-supply circuitrySeveral newer electrolytic capacitors are visible on the GWK-118 boardWarm-white LED lighting upgrade completedBoth left and right channels confirmed operationalReceiver completed 3+ hours of continuous bench testingRecap DisclosureThis SX-780 should be considered partially or selectively recapped, not fully recapped.The GWK-118 amplifier/power-supply board shows several newer electrolytic capacitors, while numerous original capacitors remain elsewhere in the receiver.The large main filter capacitors appear to be older/original-style components and are not being represented as replaced.The AWE-099 tuner/FM section appears predominantly original, with at most isolated capacitor replacement. The tuner section is not being represented as recapped.Bash Vintage Audio describes service work based on what can be visually verified and documented. We do not use terms such as fully restored or fully recapped unless the service history supports those claims.Warm-White LED Dial LightingThe original dial illumination has been upgraded to warm-white LEDs.Warm-white LEDs were selected to preserve the classic appearance of the Pioneer SX-780 while improving lighting reliability and reducing heat compared with traditional incandescent lamps.The result is a cleaner, period-appropriate presentation rather than the colder blue-white appearance sometimes associated with modern LED conversions.New Wood CaseThis receiver has been fitted with a new wood case, giving it the classic walnut-and-silver appearance associated with Pioneer receivers of this era.The case has attractive grain and significantly improves the overall presentation while maintaining a period-correct look.Cosmetic ConditionThis Pioneer SX-780 presents very well overall for its age.The aluminum faceplate, controls, dial area, rear panel, and exterior have been carefully cleaned and detailed.As shown clearly in the photographs, the receiver has normal vintage cosmetic wear, including several scratches and marks on the brushed-aluminum faceplate and upper trim. These imperfections are cosmetic and have been intentionally photographed rather than hidden.The new wood case presents attractively overall and is one of the strongest cosmetic features of this unit.Please review all high-resolution photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description and show the exact receiver being offered.Cleaning & Cosmetic PreparationThis SX-780 received detailed cosmetic preparation prior to listing.All removable control knobs ultrasonically cleanedKnobs dried and polishedFaceplate cleaned and polishedAluminum trim carefully detailedDial area cleanedRear panel cleanedExterior cleaned and preparedNew wood case installed3+ Hour Continuous Bench TestThis exact Pioneer SX-780 completed 3+ hours of continuous bench testing after preparation.During the bench test:Left channel confirmed operationalRight channel confirmed operationalReceiver monitored during extended operationControls and functions checkedWarm-white LED lighting confirmed operationalExtended continuous testing provides a more meaningful operational check than a brief power-on demonstration and can help reveal intermittent issues that may not appear immediately.Pioneer SX-780 FeaturesThe SX-780 includes the core functions expected from a classic Pioneer stereo receiver:AM/FM stereo tunerPhono input for vinyl playbackAuxiliary inputTape connectivityTwo-channel stereo amplificationSpeaker A/B outputsBass and treble adjustmentBalance controlLoudness functionHeadphone outputAnalog tuning displaySignal and tuning metersIts approximately 45-watt-per-channel output makes it suitable for a wide range of efficient vintage and contemporary loudspeakers.Video DemonstrationA video demonstration of this exact Pioneer SX-780 may be included with the listing.Please review the video and all listing photographs as part of the description before purchasing. As questions before purchasing.Why Buy From Bash Vintage Audio?Vintage receivers frequently contain a combination of original and replacement components. When only part of a receiver has been recapped, we describe it specifically as a partial or selective recap.ShippingThis Pioneer SX-780 will be carefully packed for shipment with particular attention to the faceplate, dial area, control shafts, knobs, chassis, and new wood case.Packaging may include:Heavy-duty protective wrappingDense cushioningReinforced inner packagingDouble-boxingInsured ground shippingSignature confirmation when appropriateReverb Safe Shipping when applicableVintage receivers are heavy precision electronics and require substantially more protection than modern lightweight audio equipment.ReturnsAny authorized return must be coordinated through Reverb and returned in the same condition in which it was received, preferably using the original packaging.When a return is approved, Reverb-generated return shipping labels may take approximately five business days to become available.Please contact Bash Vintage Audio through Reverb before initiating any return shipment.SEO / Search / AI Discovery TermsPioneer SX-780 vintage stereo receiver, Pioneer SX780 receiver, serviced Pioneer SX-780, partially recapped Pioneer SX-780, selective recap Pioneer receiver, Pioneer SX-780 warm white LED, warm-white LED vintage receiver, Pioneer SX-780 new wood case, Pioneer SX-780 45 watts per channel, vintage Pioneer silver face receiver, 1970s Pioneer receiver, Pioneer phono receiver, Pioneer AM FM stereo receiver, serviced vintage stereo receiver, 3+ hour bench tested Pioneer receiver, bench tested vintage receiver, Pioneer receiver walnut wood case, classic Pioneer stereo, Bash Vintage Audio, BVA vintage audio.
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