✨ Pioneer SX-780 Vintage Stereo Receiver – Serviced, Warm LED Lamps, Wood Case, Tested – BVA

For sale is a beautiful Pioneer SX-780 vintage stereo receiver, serial no. Y13677470, finished in Pioneer’s classic silver-face design with wood side panels.

The SX-780 is one of Pioneer’s most popular late-1970s stereo receivers, known for its clean styling, warm analog sound, dual power meter display, excellent usability, and classic Pioneer blue/white dial presentation.

This example presents very well with a clean brushed aluminum faceplate, warm dial and meter lighting, working dual power meters, working FM tuning / AM signal meter, clean rear panel, complete knobs and switches, wood side panels, and strong overall vintage character.

This unit has been serviced, cleaned, detailed, upgraded with warm LED lamps, and tested BVA-style by Bash Vintage Audio — BVA LLC.

This is not being represented as a full restoration, full recap, complete rebuild, or fully restored. It is a serviced, cleaned, LED-upgraded, and tested vintage receiver.

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Features / Rear Panel

Rear label / panel information includes:

• Pioneer SX-780 vintage stereo receiver
• Serial no. Y13677470
• Made in Japan
• AC 120V, 60Hz
• 150W power consumption
• Phono input
• AUX input
• Tape 1 and Tape 2 inputs / outputs
• FM / AM antenna terminals
• FM de-emphasis switch
• Speaker A / B outputs
• Switched and unswitched rear AC outlets
• Original attached power cord

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Service / Cleaning / Testing

This receiver has been serviced, cleaned, detailed, LED-upgraded, and tested BVA-style.

Work performed includes:

• Controls and switches cleaned and exercised
• Volume, balance, tone controls, loudness, speaker selector, input selector, and tape monitor checked
• RCA inputs cleaned and tested
• Speaker outputs tested
• FM and AM tuner tested
• Warm LED lamp upgrade installed
• Dual power meters checked
• FM tuning / AM signal meter checked
• Faceplate and exterior detailed
• Wood side panels cleaned and polished
• Knobs removed, ultrasonically cleaned, and hand-polished
• Boards cleaned with electronic contact cleaner
• Bench tested and playback tested through speakers

This unit was tested through speakers after service and cleaning.

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YouTube Demo Video

A YouTube demo video has been added for this Pioneer SX-780 so buyers can see the unit powered on and playing before purchase.

The video helps show real-world operation, front-panel presentation, warm LED lighting, meter operation, tuner display, and playback testing after service and cleaning.

Please review the video and photos carefully, as they are part of the description. Ask any questions before buying.

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Cosmetic Condition

Very good vintage condition overall.

The receiver has a clean front presentation with classic Pioneer silver-face styling, warm dial and meter illumination, working dual power meters, complete controls, and attractive wood side panels. The rear panel is clean and the unit displays very well.

As with any vintage component, minor signs of age and normal cosmetic wear should be expected. Please review all photos closely for exact cosmetic condition.

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Why Buy From Bash Vintage Audio?

At Bash Vintage Audio (BVA LLC), every piece is treated as a real vintage hi-fi component, not just a quick resale item. We clean, inspect, test, photograph, video-demo, and describe each unit carefully so buyers know exactly what they are getting.

Bash Vintage Audio has a 4.8-star seller rating with 266 reviews, with buyers valuing careful packing, honest descriptions, responsive communication, and properly tested vintage audio gear.

This Pioneer SX-780 has been handled using our BVA-style process: cleaned controls, cleaned boards, checked inputs/outputs, detailed exterior, polished wood side panels, ultrasonically cleaned knobs, warm LED lamp upgrade, functional playback testing, and a YouTube demo video before listing.

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Shipping

This receiver will be packed carefully for safe shipment and shipped with Reverb Protection for buyer and seller confidence.

• Professionally packed
• Double-boxed when appropriate
• Shipped with Reverb Protection
• Fully insured through the Reverb shipping/protection process
• Tracking provided
• Buyer must retain all packaging in the unlikely event of a shipping claim

Vintage electronics are delicate and heavy, and we take packing seriously.

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Return Policy

Returns are handled through Reverb policy. Item must be returned in the same condition received, with all original packing materials. Buyer is responsible for following Reverb return procedures.

If a return is approved through Reverb, the return label is issued by Reverb as part of the Reverb return process. Please note that the Reverb return/label process can take several days to complete, and in some cases may take longer.

Any shipping damage claim must be handled through the carrier/Reverb insurance process. Please retain all packing materials until the unit is fully inspected and confirmed working after delivery.

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