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For Sale is a Vintage Pioneer SX-535 AM/FM Stereo Receiver; Tested and it works great and is in Excellent Condition.You can see a brief demo here: -Power Output: 20 watts per channel into (stereo), up to 25W into 4 Ohms.-Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.8%.-Frequency Response: 20Hz to 30kHz.-Damping Factor: 30.-Input Sensitivity: 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (line).-Signal to Noise Ratio: 70dB (MM), 90dB (line).-Speaker Load Impedance: .-Dimensions: 19" x 6" x 16"-Weight: 23 lbs-Controls: Bass, Treble, Balance, Loudness, Tape Monitor, Function Selector (AM, FM, Phono/Mic, Aux).-Inputs/Outputs: Phono, Aux, and two Tape Loops (Rec/PB).-Tuner: FET-based front-end for improved FM reception
US$429 is a fair-to-slightly-ambitious ask against your recent comps: it sits above the US$390 median, but still comfortably below the US$497 75th percentile. It is not a bargain at the US$348 25th percentile level, but it is close enough to market that a clean example can justify the number.
The appeal here is the SX-535’s classic Pioneer charm: simple, solid, and highly listenable if you want a vintage receiver with easygoing tone and good everyday usability. In excellent condition, the upside is a cleaner front end, fewer restoration surprises, and better odds of getting something you can enjoy right away, especially if the faceplate, knobs, and lamps are all intact.
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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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