Photo Note: First image is for reference only. The rest of the photos show the actual unit being sold and shipped.

Overview

Beautiful Pioneer SX-980 vintage stereo receiver, serviced, cleaned, detailed, warm-lit, and bench tested by Bash Vintage Audio.

The Pioneer SX-980 is one of Pioneer’s most desirable late-1970s silver-face receivers. It is known for strong power, classic analog meters, smooth weighted tuning, excellent tuner performance, and the warm, full-bodied sound vintage Pioneer receivers are loved for.

This unit presents beautifully with its wood cabinet, warm amber/yellow dial and meter illumination, large front meters, and classic brushed silver Pioneer styling.

Features / Rear Panel

• Pioneer SX-980 vintage AM/FM stereo receiver
• Approx. 80 watts per channel class
• Warm amber/yellow dial and meter illumination
• Four front meters:
• • Dual power output meters
  • Signal strength meter
  • Tuning meter
• Large weighted tuning knob
• Wood cabinet with black vented metal top cover
• AM/FM stereo tuner
• Phono 1 input
• Phono 2 / Mic input
• AUX input
• Tape 1 input/output
• Tape 2 input/output
• Pre-out / main-in connections with jumpers
• Speaker A / B outputs
• Switched and unswitched AC convenience outlets
• Serial # Y13619827S
• Rear label confirms:
• • Pioneer Stereo Receiver Model SX-980
  • AC 120V 60Hz
  • 260 watts
  • Made in Japan

Service / Cleaning / Testing

This Pioneer SX-980 has been serviced, cleaned, detailed, and tested by Bash Vintage Audio.

Work performed / preparation included:

• Controls cleaned with DeoxIT
• Switches and potentiometers cleaned and exercised
• Interior inspected and cleaned
• Faceplate cleaned and polished
• Knobs removed and ultrasonically cleaned
• Wood case cleaned and polished
• Warm dial and meter lamps installed / verified
• AM/FM tuner tested
• Phono 1 tested
• Phono 2 tested
• AUX tested
• Tape inputs/outputs tested
• Speaker A / B outputs tested
• Pre-out / main-in jumper functionality verified
• Bench tested for 3+ hours through Klipsch KG4 and Sansui 200 speakers

This receiver is being represented as a serviced and tested vintage unit. It is not being represented as fully restored, fully rebuilt, or fully recapped unless separate service documentation is provided.

YouTube Demo Video

A YouTube demo video is included for this unit.

The video allows buyers to see the receiver powered on, illuminated, and playing before purchase. Please review the photos and YouTube demo video carefully, as both show the actual unit being sold and are considered part of the description.

Cosmetic Condition

This Pioneer SX-980 presents very well overall for a vintage stereo receiver.

The silver faceplate, dial glass, meters, knobs, switches, and wood cabinet all present nicely. The warm dial and meter illumination gives the receiver a classic vintage Pioneer look. Some visible scuffing around knobs and switches from normal use.

As with any vintage audio component, please expect normal age-related cosmetic wear such as small marks, light scratches, minor cabinet wear, and other signs of previous ownership.

*** Black vented top cover show scuffs/scrapes and edge wear, especially near the rear top left edge

Please review all photos and video carefully. The photos show the actual receiver being sold and are considered part of the description.

This is a vintage receiver and will show normal wear signs of age and prior use.

Why Buy From Bash Vintage Audio?

Bash Vintage Audio specializes in clean, serviced, tested vintage audio equipment.

We take the time to clean, inspect, detail, and bench test each unit before listing. Our goal is to provide vintage gear that looks great, sounds great, and is ready to enjoy.

• 4.8-star Reverb rating
• 266+ reviews
• Carefully cleaned and detailed
• Bench tested before listing
• Packed carefully for safe shipping
• Fully insured shipment
• Reverb Safe Shipping used when available
• Honest vintage-condition descriptions
• Photos and demo videos show the actual unit being sold

Shipping

This receiver will be packed carefully for safe shipment.

Vintage receivers are heavy, delicate, and require proper packing. This unit will be securely packed with internal protection, outer-box protection, and full insurance.

We typically double-box vintage receivers whenever appropriate and use heavy-duty packing materials to help protect the faceplate, knobs, glass, meters, wood cabinet, and rear connections during transit.

Reverb Safe Shipping will be used.

Shipping cost reflects the size, weight, packing materials, insurance, and careful handling required for a vintage stereo receiver of this size and value.

Return Policy

Returns are handled through Reverb according to the listing terms and Reverb’s return process.

If there is an issue, please contact us through Reverb first so we can review and help resolve it.

If a return is approved, the return label will be issued through Reverb. Based on Reverb’s process, return labels typically take approximately 5 business days to be generated.

Please review all photos and the YouTube demo video carefully before purchase. The photos and video show the actual unit being sold and are considered part of the description.

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