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Pioneer SX-980 80-Watt Stereo Solid-State Receiver - Excellent ConditionExcellent condition; very minor wear throughout with some scuffing in the back, but nothing major or notable. Please see all pictures, and message us with any questions. Recently ServicedAll Pots and Switches CleanedNew Cool Blue LED Kit installedSounds Great!Serial no. YE361447DSPower output: 80 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)Frequency response: 5Hz to 100 kHzTotal harmonic distortion: 0.05%Speaker load impedance: 4Ω (minimum)Dimensions: 22 x 6.5 x 17.5" ; 41 lbsORIGINAL BOX / MANUAL NOT INCLUDEDIn the Milwaukee Area? Stop in our shop to inspect/demoSee our feedback and thank you for considering. All the gear we sell is packaged with great care for safe arrival in the condition advertised and backed up by our 14 day full refund policy in the event you are not happy for any reason.Got your eye on multiple pieces of ours? Send us a message and we’ll do our best to create a custom bundle.Local pickup at our shop in Milwaukee, WIMilwaukee Vintage10220 W. Greenfield AveMilwaukee, WIHours: Tues-Friday: 11-6; Saturday: 11-3; Sunday/Monday: CLOSED
Is this the kind of vintage Pioneer you want to grab before it disappears? At US$1,850, this sits a bit under the US$2,118 median and just above the US$1,816 25th percentile, so it reads as a solid fair-to-good buy rather than a steal or an ambitious ask.
The SX-980 is well liked for its lively, substantial Pioneer sound, handsome build, and the kind of all-analog charm that still wins people over. If it’s clean, unmolested, and comes with the usual hard-to-find details intact, that adds real value; just make sure the dial lights, controls, and protection behavior are all healthy, since age-related service can matter more than cosmetics on a piece like this.
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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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