🎶 Pioneer SX-850 Vintage AM/FM Stereo Receiver — Fully Recapped — LED Upgrade — 3+ Hr Bench Tested

🎶 Pioneer SX-850 Vintage AM/FM Stereo Receiver — Fully Recapped — LED Upgrade — 3+ Hr Bench TestedHighlightsPioneer SX-850 vintage AM/FM stereo receiverProfessionally fully recapped and serviced by 617HiFi in Brookline, MassachusettsProfessional service documentation includedLED illumination upgradeExcellent overall cosmetic conditionAM/FM testedPhono and auxiliary inputs testedLeft and right channels testedSpeaker outputs testedControls and switches exercisedExtensive internal service photographs includedCarefully cleaned and detailed by BASH Vintage Audio3+ hour bench and listening testRetested immediately before shipmentYouTube demonstration video of the exact receiver includedPhotos show the actual Pioneer SX-850 being soldProfessional Full Recap & Service — 617HiFiThis Pioneer SX-850 vintage stereo receiver received a professional full recap and service by 617HiFi in Brookline, Massachusetts.Professional service documentation is included.The internal photographs included with the listing show the actual receiver and completed recap work, including replacement capacitors across multiple circuit sections and replacement of the large power-supply filter capacitors.For buyers comparing a fully recapped Pioneer SX-850 with an unserviced or partially serviced example, these internal photographs provide useful documentation of the work performed.An LED illumination upgrade was also installed.BASH Vintage Audio Preparation & 3+ Hour Bench TestAfter professional service, this Pioneer SX-850 received our normal BASH Vintage Audio preparation and testing.Faceplate carefully cleaned and polishedKnobs ultrasonically cleaned and polishedSwitches and controls cleanedDial and display area carefully cleanedExterior cabinet cleaned and detailedAccessible chassis areas cleanedInputs and controls exercisedLeft and right channels testedSpeaker outputs testedAM testedFM testedPhono input testedAuxiliary input tested3+ hour bench and listening testRetested immediately before shipmentWe do not simply power on a vintage receiver and call it tested.Our process is intended to exercise the receiver under real listening conditions and identify obvious operating issues before it is packed and shipped.Cosmetic Condition — ExcellentThis Pioneer SX-850 receiver presents extremely well overall and is described as being in Excellent cosmetic condition for its age.The silver faceplate, analog dial area, knobs and controls present very well.The cabinet and exterior surfaces have been carefully cleaned and detailed.As with any vintage audio component, minor age-related marks may be present. Please review all photographs carefully.The photos show the actual SX-850 you will receive and are considered part of the listing description.Pioneer SX-850 — Classic Silver-Face Stereo ReceiverThe Pioneer SX-850 is one of the best-known receivers from Pioneer’s classic 1970s silver-face era.It combines substantial build quality, classic Pioneer styling, an illuminated analog tuner dial and a strong two-channel amplifier section.The SX-850 remains popular with collectors and listeners looking for a high-quality vintage stereo receiver for vinyl and two-channel listening.It is well suited for systems using:TurntablesCD playersTape decksNetwork streamersExternal DACsAuxiliary sourcesVintage or modern passive speakersFor buyers specifically searching for a professionally serviced and fully recapped Pioneer SX-850, the completed service, internal photographs and documented testing are major strengths of this example.Internal Service PhotosExtensive internal photographs of this exact Pioneer SX-850 are included.The photos document:Replacement electrolytic capacitors across multiple circuit sectionsPower-supply service areasAmplifier sectionsReplacement large filter capacitorsInternal chassis conditionCompleted professional recap workThe actual receiver being soldThese are not representative photographs.They show the exact Pioneer SX-850 listed here.YouTube Demonstration VideoA YouTube demonstration video of the exact Pioneer SX-850 vintage receiver being sold is included with this listing.The video gives prospective buyers an opportunity to see the actual receiver operating before purchase.The photographs, service documentation and demonstration video are all considered part of the listing description.Why Buy From BASH Vintage Audio?At BASH Vintage Audio, we focus on accurately represented vintage stereo equipment.We believe buyers should know what has — and has not — been done to a component.When we describe a receiver as professionally serviced or fully recapped, we provide supporting documentation and internal photographs whenever available.Every receiver is carefully cleaned, exercised and tested before shipment.We also take packing seriously. Vintage receivers are heavy components, and even properly operating equipment can be damaged by poor packing or rough carrier handling.ShippingThis Pioneer SX-850 will be carefully packed for shipment.Receiver carefully wrapped and protectedFaceplate and controls protectedProper support to minimize movement in transitDouble-boxed where appropriateFully insuredSignature confirmation when appropriateShipped using a Reverb shipping label / applicable Reverb shipping protectionThe receiver will be retested immediately before packing and shipment.Please retain all original packing materials until you have fully tested the receiver.Returns / Shipping DamageAny authorized return must be coordinated through Reverb.If shipping damage occurs, please contact us promptly through Reverb and retain all packaging materials.Photos of the receiver, shipping carton and packing materials may be required for an insurance claim.When a Reverb return label is required, processing may take approximately five business days.Any returned receiver must come back in the same condition in which it was received and should be repacked using the original packing materials.Please Read Before PurchasingThis is vintage electronic equipment.Although this Pioneer SX-850 has been professionally fully recapped, serviced, cleaned and extensively tested, vintage electronics should not be expected to behave exactly like newly manufactured equipment.We make every effort to accurately describe both operating and cosmetic condition.Please review all photographs, service documentation and the demonstration video carefully before purchasing.SEO + AI / LLM Search TermsPioneer SX-850Pioneer SX 850Pioneer SX-850 receiverPioneer SX-850 vintage receiverPioneer SX-850 stereo receiverPioneer SX-850 AM/FM receiverfully recapped Pioneer SX-850professionally serviced Pioneer SX-850restored Pioneer SX-850recapped Pioneer receiverPioneer SX-850 LED upgradePioneer vintage receiver1970s Pioneer stereo receiversilver face Pioneer receiverclassic Pioneer receivervintage stereo receivervintage hi-fi receiverPioneer receiver for vinylPioneer SX-850 phono inputPioneer SX-850 turntable receiverserviced vintage Pioneer receiver617HiFi Pioneer SX-850BASH Vintage Audio Pioneer SX-850Hashtags#Pioneer #PioneerSX850 #SX850 #VintageAudio #VintageReceiver #VintageHiFi #StereoReceiver #ClassicAudio #Audiophile #FullyRecapped #617HiFi #BASHVintageAudio