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YOU ARE BIDDING ON A PIONEER SX-650 RECEIVER WORKS PERFECT SERVICED FULLY RECAPPED + LED'sEXCELLENT CONDITION DECENT ALL AROUND (see pic)LIGHTS UP NICELYWORKS PERFECTFULLY RE-CAPPED All electrolytic capacitors have been replaced with Elna and Nichicon Gold capacitors, DC offset and Bias have been adjusted to factory specs and all solder joints re-soldered, unit serviced to new conditionSHIPPING TO USA AND CANADA $65INTERNATIONAL BUYERS MUST EMAIL FOR SHIPPING COSTDescriptionTrust Pioneer to make your shopping for a stereo receiver as easy as one-two-three.One: First, determine the amount of power output you need.Your Pioneer dealer can help with this. If your listening room is of average size, chances are that the Pioneer SX-650 will be just right. It delivers a continuous power output of 35 watts per channel, min RMS at 8 ohms, from 20 to 20,000 Hertz, with no more than 0.3% total harmonic distortion.Two: Be honest with yourself about the kind of preamplifier control versatility you really need.The Pioneer SX-650 has click-stop tone controls with center-defeat positions, a high filter, tape-to-tape dubbing and more. But it saves you money by leaving the frills to more expensive units, concentrating Instead on real preamp performance - such as including a super-quiet phono equalizer with +- 0.3dB RIAA precision and a big 200mV overload for wide dynamic range.Three: Evaluate your AM/FM needs.Note that the Pioneer SX-650 has high FM sensitivity and selectivity, PLL multiplex for superb stereo separation, and a special IC for AM to more than satisfy your requirements. Trust Pioneer to deliver what you need and then some - one-two-three in the SX-650.SpecificationsTuning range: FM, MWPower output: 35 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)Frequency response: 10Hz to 50kHzTotal harmonic distortion: 0.3%Damping factor: 30Input sensitivity: 7mV (mic), 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (DIN), 150mV (line)Signal to noise ratio: 70dB (MM), 90dB (line)Output: 150mV (line), 30mV (DIN)Speaker load impedance: 4Ω (minimum)Semiconductors: 1 x FET, 9 x IC, 21 x transistors, 29 x diodesDimensions: 480 x 149 x 371mmWeight: 13.1kgYear: 1976

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Pioneer traces its roots to 1937 in Tokyo, Japan, when founder Nozomu Matsumoto, inspired by the thrill of imported hi-fi speakers, developed the A-8 dynamic speaker and launched a radio and speaker repair shop. The business formalized as Fukuin Shokai Denki Seisakusho in 1938, evolving into Pioneer Corporation and embodying Matsumoto's philosophy of "Move the Heart and Touch the Soul" through audio innovation.

The brand excels across diverse hi-fi categories, pioneering Japan's first headphones in 1960 with the SE-1 and the world's first component-based stereo system in 1965 via the PSC-5A. Pioneer's portfolio spans amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and DACs, alongside landmark car audio advancements like the 1975 Supertuner-equipped stereo and the 1986 in-car CD player, blending home and automotive excellence.

Today, Pioneer holds a commanding mid-to-high-tier position in the market, revered for reliable, performance-driven gear that balances premium quality with accessibility. Its vintage components attract collectors, while current offerings appeal to discerning buyers seeking robust, innovative sound reproduction without boutique excess.

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