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Up for sale is an estate found Pioneer SX-717 stereo receiver mounted in its original walnut cabinet. These receivers were produced between 1972-1974 and known for producing up to 195 watts of power into 4 ohms, having two tape monitor circuits, a linear FM dial scale and supreme versatility. It features a direct-coupled power amplifier, a frequency response of 7Hz to 80kHz, can support up to three speaker pairs and is SOLIDY built. Versatility is the keynote of this attractively-designed unit that handles up to two tape decks, two turntables, three pairs of speaker systems and a microphone. some material from the wood cabinet is piling please check all the pictures for the unit condition. Everything seems to be working fine. Inputs, switches, knobs etc all work as they should. Everything lights up as it should and when you switch to the tuner input the Signal and Tuning meters both light up and work correctly. Cosmetically this unit is good but some scratches on the wood cabinet. There are some nicks along the top hard edge but other than that its looks great. some scratches on the cabinet and all the lettering is nice and clean. some light scratches to the glass. There are lots of detailed pictures along so what you see if what you get. Here is my fine print: I have been in the electronics business basically all my life and do this for fun. I love finding the good stuff, passing it on and bringing great sounding audio back to life. I test all the components and my descriptions are very accurate and done to the best of my ability at time of sale. Some of the items are upwards of 50 years old now so all electronics are sold as is with no returns. We do a great job packing (look at our feedback) and insure everything at full value.
Should you jump on it at US$600? Based on your own database anchor, yes: it sits below the US$662 25th percentile, so this is a strong deal rather than merely fair, and it’s comfortably under the US$725 median.
That makes it especially attractive for a well-regarded vintage Pioneer receiver, which buyers typically want for its warm, full-bodied sound and sturdy old-school build. If the unit is complete and has been serviced or at least powers up cleanly, the upside is real; at this price, I’d be looking for originality, intact controls, and any evidence of recent maintenance rather than trying to haggle on value.
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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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