I found one of these a few years back in its original box at a garage sale while I was walking my dog in the neighborhood. They were asking $50, I offered $30. Works beautifully. After looking at eBay prices, I will never let it go! The seller didn't know what they had.
I love your silver receivers. I caught the Hi Fi bug in 1975 when I was in the Navy. My first system was a Sony TA-1150 integrated amp, an AR turntable and two BIC Venturi speakers. I said good bye to them long ago but I kinda miss them.
Dean Hintz : Many years ago,I had a chance to buy an sx-1050 on ebay that went for $300. It was one that was still in the original box and packing that had been left at the parents of a service member for many years and I don't think it had even been hooked up.
Excellent video!! I have an SX-1050 that I bought used in 1985 and am interested in restoring it. Could you please post the parts list of the components that you used to restore yours? Thanks!
Another superb video. Will probably binge on your vids. over the weekend. Have a Realistic 1000/2000(?) series receiver that looks in great condition, powers up fine but doesn't produce sound. Been sitting on my shelf for 4-5 years. I need to refurbish it for sure. Thanks for your efforts on these thorough vids. Fantastic.
@@vintageaudioaddict Ooh. I would love that. I have one that I bought restored a few years ago and I really like it. I like those Pioneers as well, I wish I had one. Nice video BTW.
I kid you not, I bought a 1050 from a vintage shop about ten years ago with one channel out. I paid 15 bucks for it. I had it fixed and it ran for years but a channel has gone out again. I wish I could find someone in Utah to do a restoration comparable to this video on it for me. Side Note: I also have a Yamaha M-60 Amp with C-80 preamp. Paid about $150 for the pair. C-80 needs some work though. This vintage stereo has its pros and cons.
Since i was 18 years old in 1967 i fell in love with stereo equipment when i married stereo equipment with the great Rock & Roll from those years i love Pioneer, Sansui Akai, Marrants, Technics, this stereo equipment was made in those years for Classic Rock ONLY!
Vintage audio values have gone up a lot the last few years in the USA. Not to many deals left unless you are lucky enough to find something at an estate sale or flea market.
Nice ! My dad owned one of these i think it was a SX-1080 with the big VU metters i remb as a kid , he had big ADS speakerspared with it , and i wasn't aloud to touch it ! when my dad was home 😆 Still loving my G8000 If you see my channel you see i have alot of new gear and i have put many new preamps on the G-8000 and dam the details come out but you lose that warmth and richness of Vintage but gain clear crisp clarity its fun to mismatch to find that goid synergy
Thank you as always for your comments. Checkout The Tee-Jay The Stereo-Bargain-File channel. He puts together a lot of different equipment, some old and some new. ua-cam.com/channels/Dwmd-G0IbHBrhSd8363itg.html
Thank you, another great video. This is really helpful being able to see a complete example as I try to track down a good unit for restoration. Your videos have taken up a fair amount of the free time I have lately :) Any chances you will post the parts list in the video description?
Glad it was helpful! I don't keep any parts lists. I work on so many pieces of equipment so I have most all the capacitors, transistors, diodes, etc. in stock. It's much easier for me that way. Thanks for watching.
The X50 series were famous for failing when they were even only a few years old. Pioneer did a lot of cost cutting in this series. The voltage regulators, for example in the SX-750, were so under heatsinked and ran so hot they would destroy their own solder connections. Like you pointed out they were running many components right at their limit. This series of receivers were popular but are arguably among the least reliable of the era.
You think these were made cheap, but everything after was worse. The competition was still underway and cost cutting was just beginning. This was also a great looking line and was almost entirely discrete, so you can still rebuild them as was done here. Another point, a good deal of these are still operational 45 years later, how's that for reliable? And you can't beat the balanced tuning knob, something that was wonderful to use.
My receiver!!! Bought mine at the Camp Buckner BX audio store, Okinawa 1977. I have an issue - Left or Right channel will drop out, lose sound, volume brings it back - I turn the balance to the channel that has dropped and crank the volume and the sound comes back sounding like it broke through something. The guy around here who worked on it before has retired and I am looking at a trip to Indianapolis or Chicago to get it repaired. Any experience with an issue like this? Any idea of cost and experience level needed to repair? I am enjoying this video very much!
Thank you very much for your kind words. The SX-950 is a fine receiver. Like all 40-45 year old equipment expect it to need some work even if it is cosmetically perfect.
I know you must hear all the time. But I’m really looking for someone to recap my sx1050. It’s in great shape. But the left channel is starting not to work sometimes. I’m in the SF Bay Area
My issue was the 32 volt zener diode on the protection board. With your's, really no telling until you have it looked at. The protection board, power amp assembly, or the power supply would be the first places to look at.
I have a sx1050 that I purchased new in 1977. It has been stored in an a/c closet in my home most of this time. I had a intermittent popping in and out of one side for years. I recently sent it to Texas (from) Alabama, to have it “restored” and repaired. (Caps replaced, etc). It didn’t need restoring as it looks as new as the day I purchased it. 4 weeks and $575 later it was returned. It ran perfect for about two hours than same old popping in and out. The guy in Texas won’t reply. Sometimes I can play with the other controls and it will pop back. Can you fix this issue, or would you like to purchase it?
I inherited my father's prized SX-850 which is in mint condition. I believe the protection circuit is the only problem as the speakers cutoff when I engage the "loudness" switch. I am NOT one to try this kind of repair. I want to keep my father's unit and pass it down to one of my children. Could you please suggest someone who can properly repair and perhaps upgrade my father's old unit for me? Thank you.
After watching your videos I'm worried about buying anything from anybody else. I wish I knew where I could take something and have them care for it like you do. Do you know of anyone in the Milwaukee area that I could trust?
It was the BOMB! Quality, performance and Output. And a great price at the NAVY EXCHANGE!
I found one of these a few years back in its original box at a garage sale while I was walking my dog in the neighborhood. They were asking $50, I offered $30. Works beautifully. After looking at eBay prices, I will never let it go! The seller didn't know what they had.
I love your silver receivers. I caught the Hi Fi bug in 1975 when I was in the Navy. My first system was a Sony TA-1150 integrated amp, an AR turntable and two BIC Venturi speakers. I said good bye to them long ago but I kinda miss them.
What a beautiful receiver! The working ones on EBay are very expensive, I can see why it’s so popular. Thanks for sharing.
Your welcome and thanks for watching!
Dean Hintz : Many years ago,I had a chance to buy an sx-1050 on ebay that went for $300.
It was one that was still in the original box and packing that had been left at the parents of a service member for many years and I don't think it had even been hooked up.
These silver face receivers are beautiful as well as powerful.
Just watching your videos is a great lesson. I know nothing, but im absorbing the words and hopefully learning. Cheers!
Glad to hear that! Thanks so much.
I remember the Pioneer SX- 1050 as a receiver I practically lusted for back in the day. I believe it was one of the original Super Power receivers.
Yes, it was. With my Pizza Hut wages in the 70's the stereo sales people would just move me along to the $300 receivers.
Thanks for talking about the relays @4:30.
Your welcome. Almost all of the components are still available to keep this amazing equipment operating properly for years to come.
Excellent video!! I have an SX-1050 that I bought used in 1985 and am interested in restoring it. Could you please post the parts list of the components that you used to restore yours? Thanks!
Another superb video. Will probably binge on your vids. over the weekend.
Have a Realistic 1000/2000(?) series receiver that looks in great condition, powers up fine but doesn't produce sound. Been sitting on my shelf for 4-5 years. I need to refurbish it for sure.
Thanks for your efforts on these thorough vids. Fantastic.
JUST PICKED UP A SX1050 WORKING CONDITION FOR FREE!
Nice Find!
You do incredible work. Very thorough. Love your vids. Regards from Ireland.
Greetings from the USA and thank you very much!
Reminds me of the Lafayette LR-9090.
I have a LR-9090 in my collection. Maybe she needs to be in her own video.
@@vintageaudioaddict Ooh. I would love that. I have one that I bought restored a few years ago and I really like it. I like those Pioneers as well, I wish I had one. Nice video BTW.
I kid you not, I bought a 1050 from a vintage shop about ten years ago with one channel out. I paid 15 bucks for it. I had it fixed and it ran for years but a channel has gone out again. I wish I could find someone in Utah to do a restoration comparable to this video on it for me.
Side Note: I also have a Yamaha M-60 Amp with C-80 preamp. Paid about $150 for the pair. C-80 needs some work though. This vintage stereo has its pros and cons.
I had one of these years ago. Running a pair of JBL L100's. Wonderful sound. Sold the receiver AND the JBL's...??? I know.
That was/is a classic combo!
I got one of these too! Beast!
Congratulations on owning one! She's a wonderful receiver.
Since i was 18 years old in 1967 i fell in love with stereo equipment when i married stereo equipment with the great Rock & Roll from those years i love Pioneer, Sansui
Akai, Marrants, Technics, this stereo equipment was made in those years for Classic Rock ONLY!
Great video mate. Really enjoyed this from start to finish.
I just love how you say value lol the one on eBay right now including p&p to the UK is
1 thousand pounds!
Vintage audio values have gone up a lot the last few years in the USA. Not to many deals left unless you are lucky enough to find something at an estate sale or flea market.
It looks like the knobs could use a polishing to make them pop.
Beautiful unit 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank You!
Super cool
Thanks
Nice ! My dad owned one of these i think it was a SX-1080 with the big VU metters i remb as a kid , he had big ADS speakerspared with it ,
and i wasn't aloud to touch it !
when my dad was home 😆 Still loving my G8000 If you see my channel you see i have alot of new gear and i have put many new preamps on the G-8000 and dam the details come out but you lose that warmth and richness of Vintage but gain clear crisp clarity its fun to mismatch to find that goid synergy
Thank you as always for your comments. Checkout The
Tee-Jay The Stereo-Bargain-File channel. He puts together a lot of different equipment, some old and some new. ua-cam.com/channels/Dwmd-G0IbHBrhSd8363itg.html
Back then when receiver build quality looks good and tough. Just only need some extra attachment like a bluetooth adapt to make it quite modern
Thanks for sharing.
I have a sx1980 I bought at a yard sale in 1996 for $35
Nice
Wow!❤
Sir Would you like to sell. we need
Sir Would you like to sell. we need
Steve Galloway, Sir Would you like to sell. we need
Great channel from GLynn in the uk
Thanks Glynn and greetings from the USA.
Thank you, another great video. This is really helpful being able to see a complete example as I try to track down a good unit for restoration. Your videos have taken up a fair amount of the free time I have lately :) Any chances you will post the parts list in the video description?
Glad it was helpful! I don't keep any parts lists. I work on so many pieces of equipment so I have most all the capacitors, transistors, diodes, etc. in stock. It's much easier for me that way. Thanks for watching.
The X50 series were famous for failing when they were even only a few years old. Pioneer did a lot of cost cutting in this series. The voltage regulators, for example in the SX-750, were so under heatsinked and ran so hot they would destroy their own solder connections. Like you pointed out they were running many components right at their limit. This series of receivers were popular but are arguably among the least reliable of the era.
You think these were made cheap, but everything after was worse. The competition was still underway and cost cutting was just beginning. This was also a great looking line and was almost entirely discrete, so you can still rebuild them as was done here. Another point, a good deal of these are still operational 45 years later, how's that for reliable? And you can't beat the balanced tuning knob, something that was wonderful to use.
Never selling mine!
Great
Thank you so much.
Q bien esta se pueden pintar los equipos antiguos para q se ven asi y la serigrafia como se haria
My receiver!!! Bought mine at the Camp Buckner BX audio store, Okinawa 1977. I have an issue - Left or Right channel will drop out, lose sound, volume brings it back - I turn the balance to the channel that has dropped and crank the volume and the sound comes back sounding like it broke through something. The guy around here who worked on it before has retired and I am looking at a trip to Indianapolis or Chicago to get it repaired. Any experience with an issue like this? Any idea of cost and experience level needed to repair? I am enjoying this video very much!
Nice! Your have a great piece of vintage audio history. Congrats on owning her!
Great job as always. What do you think a SX 950 lets say from the original owner in very good to mint condition run in todays market?
Thank you very much for your kind words. The SX-950 is a fine receiver. Like all 40-45 year old equipment expect it to need some work even if it is cosmetically perfect.
Hello, great video. Can you recommend a good amateur level book about audio repair?
Nice!!
Thanks!
I know you must hear all the time. But I’m really looking for someone to recap my sx1050. It’s in great shape. But the left channel is starting not to work sometimes. I’m in the SF Bay Area
Very nice. Do you take work in? I have a 1050 and would want this work done. Thanks.
I have the exact model but recently when I turn it on there is no "click" hence no sound. Protection circuit? Where is that bad boy located? Thanks.
My issue was the 32 volt zener diode on the protection board. With your's, really no telling until you have it looked at. The protection board, power amp assembly, or the power supply would be the first places to look at.
I have a sx1050 that I purchased new in 1977. It has been stored in an a/c closet in my home most of this time. I had a intermittent popping in and out of one side for years. I recently sent it to Texas (from) Alabama, to have it “restored” and repaired. (Caps replaced, etc). It didn’t need restoring as it looks as new as the day I purchased it. 4 weeks and $575 later it was returned. It ran perfect for about two hours than same old popping in and out. The guy in Texas won’t reply. Sometimes I can play with the other controls and it will pop back. Can you fix this issue, or would you like to purchase it?
I inherited my father's prized SX-850 which is in mint condition. I believe the protection circuit is the only problem as the speakers cutoff when I engage the "loudness" switch. I am NOT one to try this kind of repair. I want to keep my father's unit and pass it down to one of my children. Could you please suggest someone who can properly repair and perhaps upgrade my father's old unit for me?
Thank you.
do u have the parts list you used for this restoration? could you lend me a copy pls? 😇
already emailed you but it seems ur inbox is full.
Where are you sir? No uploads since last two months ?
Just now looking at my 1050....
Do you happen to know a order number for the relay please?
Haha, Mine has an issue too, Great video.
do you by any chance have a list of capacitors or parts used on this amp do you?
thanks
💪👌nice
Thanks ✌
Can you estimate a reasonable cost (parts labor) for this (your) repair/restoration? I have an SX-1050, that needs some work. Thanks!
Very nice! Can I ship you mine? Cost? Thanks in advance!
It's too bad that a lot of the lower wattage receivers didn't have all the bells & whistles and "wow" factor of these big beautiful monsters.
Yes, the smaller vintage receivers don't have the wow factor. They are still built well and can sound really good. Thanks as always for commenting.
Hi, can u lend me a copy or BOM of your past list you used for this restoration? very much appreciated. Thanks.
I need transistors installed on the heat sync shipped to india . Can anyone help me with that
After watching your videos I'm worried about buying anything from anybody else. I wish I knew where I could take something and have them care for it like you do.
Do you know of anyone in the Milwaukee area that I could trust?