🎶 Pioneer SX-950 Vintage Stereo Receiver — Serviced | Partial Recap | LED Upgrade | Original Wood Cabinet

🔊 Overview

• Classic Pioneer SX-950 stereo receiver from the golden era of 1970s Japanese hi-fi.
• Highly regarded for its substantial build quality, strong power supply, excellent FM section, and classic Pioneer sound.
• Rated at approximately 85 watts per channel into 8 ohms.
• Excellent choice for a vintage two-channel system, vinyl setup, or period-correct Pioneer collection.
• This example has been professionally serviced, shows evidence of prior selective capacitor replacement / partial recap work, and has received additional cleaning, testing, and preparation by BASH Vintage Audio.
• Original Pioneer wood cabinet is included.

⭐ Highlights

• Pioneer SX-950
• Approx. 85 WPC into 8Ω
• Professionally serviced by Cove Electronics
• Original Cove Electronics service documentation included
• Multiple transistors replaced during documented service
• Evidence of prior selective / partial recap work
• LED illumination upgrade
• Original Pioneer wood cabinet
• Faceplate carefully cleaned and polished
• Knobs ultrasonically cleaned
• Controls and switches cleaned
• 3+ hour bench and listening test
• Retested prior to shipment
• Exact-unit photos are part of this listing description

🔧 Service / Cleaning / TestingProfessional Service

• Recently serviced by Cove Electronics
• Service documentation is included with the receiver
• Documented transistor replacements include:
• • 2SA726
  • MPS1503
  • MPS1504
  • MPS1505

Prior Component Work

• Internal inspection shows evidence of selective prior capacitor replacement on multiple boards
• This is best described as partial / selective recap work
• A number of original components remain

Important Service Disclosure

• This receiver is not being represented as fully recapped
• It is not being represented as fully rebuilt
• It is not being represented as fully restored
• Vintage receivers can contain a combination of original and previously replaced components depending on their service history

BASH Vintage Audio Preparation

• Faceplate carefully cleaned and polished
• Knobs ultrasonically cleaned
• Switches and controls cleaned
• Dial area cleaned
• Exterior cleaned
• LED lighting checked
• Inputs and controls functionally tested
• Receiver completed a 3+ hour bench / listening test
• Unit will be retested prior to packing and shipment

💡 LED Illumination Upgrade

• LED illumination has been installed
• Provides improved visibility and reduced heat compared with traditional incandescent dial lamps
• Classic Pioneer presentation is retained

🎚️ Features / Rear Panel

• AM/FM stereo tuner
• Multiple line-level inputs
• Dual phono capability
• Tape monitor connections
• Speaker A / B / C selection
• Headphone output
• Bass and treble controls
• Balance control
• Loudness
• High / low filtering
• FM muting
• Classic analog signal-strength and tuning meters
• Large weighted tuning dial
• Substantial Pioneer power supply and chassis construction

🎵 Sound & Performance

• Strong, authoritative presentation associated with Pioneer’s upper-tier 1970s receivers
• Excellent control and weight through the lower frequencies
• Detailed midrange and smooth top-end presentation
• Plenty of usable power for a wide range of vintage and modern passive speakers
• Phono section makes the SX-950 particularly appealing for vinyl-based systems
• FM tuner section has the classic Pioneer analog feel and presentation

🪵 Cosmetic Condition

• Front presentation is very good overall
• Aluminum faceplate presents attractively
• Controls and knobs have been thoroughly cleaned
• Small cosmetic nicks are visible around portions of the dial-window / aluminum trim
• Normal age-related marks should be expected on a receiver of this vintage

Original Wood Cabinet

• Original Pioneer wood cabinet is included
• Cabinet shows noticeable age-related cosmetic wear including:
• • Veneer lifting / chipping along portions of the upper and front edges
  • Small gouges
  • Edge and corner wear
  • Finish wear
  • Evidence of prior cosmetic touch-up / repair
• Cabinet wear is clearly disclosed and should be reviewed carefully in the listing photos
• Photos are considered part of the description

🎥 YouTube Demo Video

• A video demonstration of the actual receiver being sold is included with the listing
• The demo is intended to show operating condition, lighting, controls, and overall presentation
• Photos and video should be reviewed carefully because they form part of the item description

✅ Why Buy From BASH Vintage Audio?

• Vintage audio equipment is carefully inspected before listing
• Service history is described conservatively and transparently
• We do not label equipment “fully restored,” “fully rebuilt,” or “fully recapped” unless the documented work supports that description
• Controls, switches, knobs, faceplates, and exterior surfaces are carefully cleaned
• Receivers receive an extended bench / listening test before shipment
• Equipment is retested prior to packing
• Actual-unit photos and available video are used so buyers can evaluate the exact component being purchased
• Vintage equipment is securely packed and fully insured for shipment

💰 Price & Shipping

• Shipping cost reflects the size, weight, packing requirements, and full insurance value of this vintage receiver

📦 Shipping / Return Policy

• Ships within 5 business days
• Receiver will be securely packed with substantial internal protection
• Double-boxed when appropriate for safe transit
• Fully insured for the purchase value
• Reverb Safe Shipping used when available
• Tracking provided
• Signature confirmation may be required
• Unit is retested before shipment

Please Read

• Vintage electronics are decades old and may require future maintenance even when currently serviced and fully operational
• Please review all photos and available video carefully; they are part of the description
• Keep all original packing materials until the receiver has been unpacked, connected, and fully tested
• If a shipping-related or functional issue is discovered, contact us promptly through Reverb and provide clear photos/video where applicable
• Shipping damage claims are handled through the applicable Reverb / carrier insurance process
• Any approved return must be coordinated through Reverb
• Reverb generally issues the return shipping label after the return or claim is approved; processing can take approximately 5 business days or longer
• Returned equipment must be in the same condition in which it was received and packed using the original materials whenever possible

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