I bought my Pioneer SX-880 at the Navy Exchange in 1980. Here we are in 2024, I still use it daily and it has worked flawlessly for 44 years. NO LIE !!
@RRW276
Жыл бұрын
Here's an old school youtube saying: I see "Vintage Pioneer" and I click.
@skylabsaudio
Жыл бұрын
lol! I like it
@johnvincent4048
Жыл бұрын
I've watched a lot of stereo reviews and most are for the high end equipment. Out of most peoples budget. Kevin is more like the "blue collar guy". It's not a slam. It's a compliment!!
@mguess
Жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin. Thanks for another fun video. As an owner of a SX650 I can definitely confirm the issue with the power/speaker switch. I was able to repair mine by dismantling the switch and reconditioning the contacts. Now it's working great, hopefully for another 50 years. Definitely a real pain, I considered giving up on it a couple of times. Unfortunately I didn't make a repair video on the switch. I didn't realize that it was a systemic problem.
@tubical71
6 ай бұрын
Are you into DIY... : i usually replace these stuff using microswitch mechanics and relays....or LED/LDR a little DIY electronics and also a relay...in order to preserve the original usability but with jellybean electronics, which can be addressed anytime in the future... 😉
@c.r.sherman1795
11 ай бұрын
I've been watching you guys for a while now. I'm really thankful for your I formative videos. I got into the vintage receivers about a year ago and I have bought a few. I've also been learning how to refurbish them by cleaning the pots and switches, replacing dead lamps, setting DC offset and bias. I've even made a few minor repairs now. Having expert opinions on what is the best equipment to buy and what to look out for is enormously helpful. Thanks. I'd also like to make a thank you shout out to the guys on Audio Karma. This makes the hobby much more enjoyable.
@oldpaint7533
Жыл бұрын
I currently own a SX 727 that I received about 25 years ago for shipping costs. I knew it needed work so I started work on it a couple months ago. Had to replace the tuning knob since someone tried drilling out the stripped set screws.What a pain. I built a dim bulb tester and bought a variac then spent several hours warming it up. It had been in my barn, wrapped in heavy plastic for that 25 years. Surprise...... it works. Needed lights so put in LEDs, cleaned the contacts and removed all the dust I could. The tuner section works beautifully. In the end it will need some transistors and capacitors. Anyway, just wanted to thank you for giving me some inspiration to try and get it running. Thanks!
@watdanuqta-mf5ms
5 ай бұрын
This part works perfectly as a replacement for the original(maybe better) speaker connectors; Mouser P/N 538-P-303H-CCT The center pin easily comes out. Click on the photo gives you a blowup of it .Digikey and others also sell it.
@55benchguy
Жыл бұрын
Excellent Video. My Wife & I have a small audio repair shop . Your Videos are spot on. I will be sending you our Tee shirt shortly. Thank You for doing these videos.. I know it's tough and takes a LOT of time & patients. Take Care Kevin !
@WC0125
Жыл бұрын
What I learned about the speaker jacks was it was marketed as convenience feature before spring quick connectors. Sure there were banana plugs back then but the unique Pioneer plug prevented phasing errors and was easy to plug and go.I've never had a receiver with issues other than the missing plug. Losing the plugs was a such an issue Pioneer parts department sold them well into the mid 2000's. I'm glad I bought some extras back then as, like you said, the ones people offer now are junk.
@skylabsaudio
Жыл бұрын
I like the phasing idea. Very plausible.
@davidbono9359
Жыл бұрын
The Pioneer speaker plugs look almost like 2-pin DIN connectors, but the DINs have one flat "blade" contact and a round pin contact. Too bad they didn't use those, but maybe the DINs weren't available back then. Some vintage Bang & Olufsen receivers use 2-pin DIN plugs for the speaker connectors, and fortunately you can still find new replacements.
@davidbono9359
Жыл бұрын
@@skylabsaudioAnother possible reason: It looks like you can attach the speaker wires to the plugs, and then connect the speaker plugs to the back of the receiver. That seems easier than trying to reach behind the receiver to connect the speaker wires directly to terminals on the back of the receiver.
@markvalery8632
11 ай бұрын
I had purchased a used SX-727 that was missing a speaker jack. I bought replacements on eBay that plug in, although the plugs where about 1/16"-1/8" too long. So I ground down the end. It works fine for me, but I'm nowhere near being a audiophile. What should I look out for if I bought junk?
@TheFRiNgEguitars
6 ай бұрын
Maybe overlooked but not directly the fault of Pioneer, the Darlington amplifier IC Chinese knockoffs blow. So if your Pioneer 80 series receiver needs one, it is hit or miss with the replacements out there.
@smelly_elvis
Жыл бұрын
🎵🎶The warden threw a party in the county jail. The prison band was there and they began to wail. The band was jumpin' and the joint began to swing. You should've heard those knocked out jailbirds sing. Let's rock, everybody, let's rock. Everybody in the whole cell block was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock.🎶
@DakTirCue
Жыл бұрын
Just turned 50 two weeks ago.. Bought myself a mint condition Sansui 9090 as a present to myself. My family threw me a surprise Bday dinner and then after dinner they gave me a most awesome present.. a mint condition Pioneer 1050! What an awesome day! So now I run my Pioneer with my digital stuff/streamers/cd downstairs.. and the Sansui ( much better phono stage) holds down the analog duty upstairs. I'm currently running the Pioneer with some Technics Sb-L300 three way speakers... Its a good match. Nice all around sound. Nice detail and tight bass. Still looking for my be all end all speaker though.... Probably a Klipsch Heritage.. Cornwall maybe? Although Im not sure I need 110W for those bad boys... LOVE LOVE LOVE the channel... been binge watching and learning a lot!!!
@RUfromthe40s
7 ай бұрын
cornwalls are my favorite model, before i had the "forte"
@Bingbing611
7 ай бұрын
I bought some Forte ll’s in 1991 Still pay myself on the back for this purchase all these years later Great speakers!
@SurnaturalM
5 ай бұрын
You have a wonderful family. I usually disconnect/shut down my phone on my birthday because when my family do something, it's not for me. It's for themselves.
@SurnaturalM
5 ай бұрын
I hope you're conscious of the immense privilege you have.
@RUfromthe40s
5 ай бұрын
i had a sx-1050 and i notice the volume diference from the sx-838 , the sound was like putting some big celestion ditton from 1970 and i asked my father if he could borrow me his HPM-100 that he wasn't using but as in other times i couldn't touch is hi-fi gear but being older and having a family of my own , hurricane type , as fast as it happened it disapear but being a man he two days later appeared in my house and in the back of a ealy 70's ford taunus van glx in red was the hpm-100 and told me , take them later , let me see your home , after a couple of hours i told him maybe i'll get them now so you can drive home , he than tells me , you have to drive me home , and i was like ,ok but i only understood he was giving me the van and the speakers , was 1.6 engine ,at the time 1.3 engines were already piwerfull mainly because of the roads quality , so i was happy by the second time in my whole life with him and the van was metalized blue , rare to see a metalized paint , but what matters is having the sx-1050 with the big celestions and the hpm-100 and before midle of the scale volume the sound was really loud and not distorted ,this having a professional thorenz with a Sure needle and a x-165d from 1970 akai catalog and a just ofered ct-f1000 because i had bought a ct-f2121 and my grandfather thoughr it was weak but i was happy with it as i only recorded cassetes to play in the car i had already a 1973 bmw 2800 cs coupe
@Borgani958
Жыл бұрын
Thanks , Kevin, for another great video. I got an SX 850 in mint condition and how I just love her.💓 Off - topic I know but I really enjoy listening to your smooth and beautiful voice.😊
@haqitman
Жыл бұрын
External power switch for old receivers with a rotary power switch is the way to go. All mine are connected to a power strip. Fingers crossed for the future.
@davidwell686
Жыл бұрын
I think the Darlington Packs are a problem too.
@danielknepper6884
Жыл бұрын
They don't like low-impedance loads
@WooferCooker
Жыл бұрын
He did have a video segment dedicated to STK packs, it probably would’ve been a good idea to talk about it here too, since most lower tier Pioneer’s use them.
@skylabsaudio
Жыл бұрын
Almost all brands used STK packs, and since we covered it in the last Buyer Beware video, I thought I'd be beating a dead horse. However, yes. STK packs are a huge problem, and you are all correct about that.
@kevinwillis6291
Ай бұрын
Hey Kevin thanks for all you do! I just received my late father in laws Sx9000,pair of CS77A and PL50A. He bought these at the PX on his way back from Vietnam. The mother in law even gave me the headphones and microphone that came with it. I can't wait to fire it up and go through it. My current rig is old Vega's -VS120 and VS80 with a newer Denon on it to handle the 4ohm load. Anyways been subscribed for awhile and truly enjoy your channel!
@skylabsaudio
Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@johnsenuta1038
Жыл бұрын
Time for someone to step up and make reproduction switches like they do for parts for vintage cars.
@jimwhite9989
11 ай бұрын
I love this channel and I thought this video was super informative. I was actually chasing an RT-909 and the entire stack for that matter and never realized the FLD might fade or stop working. I really appreciate those you that keep the old-school electronics running and performing the repairs. Classic audio for me is at the same level as restoring old hot rods. Way to go SKYLABS AUDIO, only wish I lived closer to you.
@henkefrangbg6156
Жыл бұрын
Stort tack! För bra program vill gärna höra vad du anser om Pioneer pl71 köpte den för att den skull matcha min Pioneer sx1250? Henry Göteborg Sweden 🙏🇸🇪🇺🇲🇸🇪
@CraigHollabaugh
Жыл бұрын
Sunday Morning Coming Down with Kevin. Starting my day off right. Thanks Skylabs.
@kurtbader9711
5 ай бұрын
Have an SX980. Clarity and instrument separation are excellent. And, it gets loud enough to scare people while staying clean. Love the thing.
@louiskuran5651
4 ай бұрын
I still have mine. Love it.
@kristopherdetar4346
28 күн бұрын
Bought my SX-880 in 1980, it still plays flawlessly.
@kurtbader9711
28 күн бұрын
@@kristopherdetar4346 Enjoy! They really don't make 'em like they used to.
@jeffwalther
Жыл бұрын
Regarding power switches in vintage audio gear. I haven't pushed a power switch in years. Don't trust them. I unplug the power cord every time.
@LakeNipissing
Жыл бұрын
I have witnessed the rotary power/speaker switch faults many times! A few I can add - The SX-_50 series with the up-facing input and output connections are a bad design for getting filled with dust and becoming intermittent. - The voltage regulator transistors run fairly hot. Lift the cover off once in a while to brush / vacuum any dust or cat hairs, etc. - The SX-_80 series with the external heat sinks often have chunks missing out of the aluminum fins at the rear from being bumped or mishandled. - Is it possible Pioneer chose the removable speaker plugs to make it convenient to connect 'lamp cord' to the screw terminals neatly, in plain view on a table, and then just plug them in, instead of trying to do so on your knees at the rear of the receiver and end up with wire strands shorting, etc. ? Just a guess. Also regarding these speaker plugs, would a 20 Amp power plug with the --- | pins be a direct fit instead of twisting one pin of a 15 Amp power plug ?
@skylabsaudio
Жыл бұрын
Good theory on the plugs! Thanks
@MrDoneboy
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for all you do for vintage audio, Kevin!
@craiglabreche9902
7 ай бұрын
Greetings I sgot back into vintage srereo equpment during covid and my first purchase was a Piomneer sx6000 and the receiver came with only on pair of speaker plugs. I don't know the answer to the practicality but for me it made it easier to connect the speaker wire the plugs , then insert the plugs, Less fumbling and a solid connection. Othe receivers and amps a bit more of a hassel pushing in the black and red buutons then feeding the wire through a hole or otherwise. I have bought several and was lucky to actuall find extra pugs that worked and others that did not. Odly our families first stereo receiver was a sx 6000 that was purchase in a PX in Franfurt with other equipment. The My mother and I took it to Paris for several years and eventually ended up in Seattle and it still works, never serviced, Your channel is great.
@johnnytoobad7785
Жыл бұрын
I live in Twin cities area and have dealt with Mid-West Speaker Repair. They are an excellent shop ! 😇
@charlesengert6703
3 ай бұрын
I by no means consider myself an audiophile. I’ve owned a pioneer sx-1050 and that was my first real vintage audio purchase. I had a pair of advent OLAs that I bought for about a hundred dollars because someone painted them black… but man did that sound good. Furthermore, I started doing research on speakers. I ended up buying a pair of klipsch heresy’s that were in my price range and man it was the clearest sound I’d ever heard, but I wanted more bass. I tried a sub and that helped but was deadset on a pair of cornwalls. Fast forward, I finally got a pair of 1979 cornwalls to pair with the pioneer sx-1050 and WOW!!! Absolute game changer. No sub needed. So I started looking at amps and receivers again and got bit by the McIntosh bug. Shelled out big money for a vintage amp and preamp from the top Mac dealer in the world. That old pioneer blows the pants off that overpriced thing no question. Pioneer sx-1050 Vs. McIntosh 7270 power amp McIntosh c-31v preamp. Buy vintage pioneer. You won’t be disappointed.
@michaeldickson9876
Жыл бұрын
My HPM1100s had these graphite cones. I re-coned them and it was tricky. The woofer in the video is from an HPM1100 not an HPM900. Thanks for mentioning the later HPM series. They do not get the press coverage they deserve.
@ratfink1
Жыл бұрын
I also have a set of HPM1100's that I love. Though had the woofers professionally refoamed. The woofer material is no different than an eggshell...
@ssippishark
Жыл бұрын
Velvet ropes around your woofers.
@davidbailey6350
Жыл бұрын
Kevin, great video…. Still have my original SX 737 and it’s still going strong….
@peterpanx1
6 ай бұрын
People have complained that Kevin lacks in personality. I disagree. Some complained that he lacks hair on his head,,,well I agree but not much Kevin can do about that l😬 Great content by the way. Love it .
@dtracy03ss
Жыл бұрын
As far as my SX1280, I had the Shop install a new set of modern Banana Plug speaker Terminals, one of the best upgrades ever. They did a complete Refurb on this Reciever so putting the Good Speaker hook ups didn't cost much at all!
@pervertedalchemist9944
Жыл бұрын
Another thing is the excessive price gouging because of the brand. There are sellers giving it high prices just because it's a Pioneer. A few years ago, I almost walked away with a SX-D7000. The person who was selling it wanted a high price for it - despite it having some rust on top and had not been serviced or repaired at all.
@makon2012
6 ай бұрын
First receiver i bought in 1976, SX-750, second was a SX-1080 in 1978. Gave the 750 to my brother and sold the 1080 in 82. I bought both at the Army PX for next to nothing. Sure wish I'd kept that 1080. Man did it sound good through some Bose 601s. Love the channel!
@joesugarman1355
Жыл бұрын
You're absolutely right about the Pioneer DSS series being the best Pioneer speakers. I will never part with my DSS-7s. They've beaten out so many other sets of speakers--both modern and vintage--I've had in my listening room. It's just an all-around fantastic speaker. And, yes, I guard the graphite woofers like a fox.
@skylabsaudio
Жыл бұрын
Love it
@donb782
Күн бұрын
I bought an SX 990 from PACEX in 1970. It lasted 25 years before I gave up putting in new channels every couple years. I loved that damn thing
@rongreen4536
2 күн бұрын
Really shuda bought a KENWOOD MODEL ELEVEN III new like I did. 47 years of daily use and never been to the shop not even for a cleaning! Now that's build quality, LOL. Just having a little fun with you I love your channel and my KENWOOD MODEL ELEVEN III.
@mek90703
Күн бұрын
Surprised you didn't mention the SX-1980 power supply problem. When it's working, it's the best receiver I've ever heard. But to be listening to a great album and it all of a sudden shuts down is very frustrating. Great video!
@bmboldt
Жыл бұрын
I had not thought about the power/speaker switch issue on the Pioneers but yeah, it is obvious now. Similar issue with my Sherwood. I just worked on a SX-727 which has that same switch and the speaker connectors. My SX-6000 also uses those speaker connectors. Another thing is the RCA connectors are too close together. It is hard to get decent cables connected to them. Love my SX-780.
@skylabsaudio
Жыл бұрын
Yes, the Sherwoods power swich is incorperated with the volume. You're right, its another known issue for sure.
@davestreet7114
Жыл бұрын
❤🎉 12:52 12:52 12:52 😂
@stefanegger
Жыл бұрын
lol he probably never heard of harman/kardon, buying this pioneer crap. Maybe people would subscribe with proper content and topics. "oh its old" and "pioneer" will not help anyone.
@TheVintageNewbie
Жыл бұрын
I’m subscribed and very glad about it. I’ve learned so much from your videos
@skylabsaudio
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@alm5693
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you mention and recommend Midwest Speaker Repair in Roseville (a suburb of St. Paul) MN. In 2020 I had them replace the pots and caps in a pair of 1975 JBL-L100s along with replacing the original AWFUL spring wire clips with 5-way binding posts. They did a nice job. 👍
@donjaksa4071
2 ай бұрын
It was a Pioneer sx-990, the early version with VU meters and wood case. bought it for $9.99. I brought it home and found it did not produce sound. I was sad and ready to return it. Then I found AUDIOKARMA and they said to open it up and check the fuses, sure enough two fuses and the receiver was PERFECT. I WAS HOOKED
@Tbug666
5 күн бұрын
Just so you know back in August of 1977 I purchased a Pioneer SX750 and it had a toggle switch, not the rotary power like you said. Now not sure if this was an updated model for 1978 but regardless it was a great receiver. Foolishly around 1985 I got rid of everything because I needed room in a spare bedroom. I also had the pioneer PL 530 turntable which I never did have an issue with. Foolishly I figured back then I could always get another pioneer receiver and turntable. Big mistake. I took perfect care of them too, and they looked new when I sold them. I never did have an issue and believe me I played it a lot. I would love to have that again.😢
@thinkIndependent2024
Жыл бұрын
Ok I got a Pioneer SX-1980 trying to get it perfect brought a 2nd that had the AMP transistors converted chip pack any recommendations ?
@jarmojunttila3890
8 ай бұрын
Hi.Good program.I have Pioneer HPM-70 graffiti speaker and wired parallell with HPM-60 cos I have 4ohms amp.I wonder if those plugs is japanese answer to din-plugs,2-way speaker plug.JJJ from Finland
@swinde
11 ай бұрын
I had a lot of experience with the VFD displays. They look great when they are new, but they dim directly with they amount of time they are on. Many VCRs used these displays and since the clocks were on 24/7 they dimmed considerably in just a few years. There was a period when they were on large numbers of electronic products.
@26Jorgeb
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the words of caution!
@vickietaylor2850
4 күн бұрын
I have a SX-828 and it still works . My husband bought it over 30 years ago. He passed away in 2016 and it is still in his music room. I would sell it probably.
@isoukous1035
4 ай бұрын
Thank you Kevin for a very informative video. I picked up a pair of Amrita Speakers from a thrift store because they seem to have been well built. Would you please comment on that brand of speakers? Are they worth sending to Midwest speaker repair for evaluation and maybe refurbishing?
@tubical71
6 ай бұрын
Hi, At this point almost all old gear has its typical failure modes... I'm well into restoring/repairing old tube radios, from the 1930 to 1950s they also have typical issues...mostly alls caps need to be replaced.... As a DIY guy.. I usually get gear for free which is in EOL condition....that means gone foam type surrounds, blown output transistors and mechanically misused knobs/pots/switches...besides the usually failure over time... And I like to get them back to work. Let's face it.... 40+ years units needs work and are nothing for the average HiFi guy.. Nowadays you need to have repair skills....and I'm not talking about typical soldering.... That VFD issue for example.. Get a ESP32 and an oled display that fits... You reverse engineering the old display, write some code and replace it...that's what now needs to be done... And I usually call this restoring level II. Level - III, would be a drop in replacement for all these STK power modules, which are 1) crap anyway 2) expensive 3) not worth a replacement And that's where I usually pass.... Avoid these if you can... Discrete stuff can be repaired. Usually with a nice followup replacement of deiver/power transistors... But STK and you're bust.
@willscott7576
Жыл бұрын
I love my SX750 and SX950 So far no switch problems.
@Hodenkat
8 ай бұрын
I have some parts that are failing because they're old too! LOL! 😂
@ReginaldDj1
Жыл бұрын
When it comes to those old speaker terminals people just replace them with update speaker terminals You have to rewire it but it works
@dwight4626
Жыл бұрын
My 780 has been going strong since the late 70s except for the 8 years it spent in a box in the basement.
@jmad627
Жыл бұрын
Mine sits right next to my bed. It’s way too powerful for this little room, but I don’t care.
@aleksandartodorov7621
8 ай бұрын
Hi there! I have Pioneer SX3900, but don't have the opportunity to compare it with earlier similar SX models. So, is the sound comparable? How would you describe it in few words? Thanks, regards from Serbia!
@RUfromthe40s
7 ай бұрын
sx-50 series ,that doesn´t exist ,you might have called it the SX receivers, the last i bought was in 1996 a SX-604RDS ,it was enough to release very good sound to a living room, but have around 7 or 8 from the 70´s given to me by friends or family but in 1975 i bought a SX-838 that was already a high-end model, allthough it had not much power but enough ,one could have two turntables and two tape monitors with excelent sound ,first i had some cs pioneer speakers but after i got from my father a real good set of celestion speakers and even it increased it´s sound quality and dynamic. Also have a SX-1050 ,a SX-430 ,a SX-1980, and other two i can´t remenber the reference now, but about problems ,some deoxit on the knobs and still perfect nothing substituted since new and still a very good sound compared to some new and expensive integrated amplifiers
@markfx12
Жыл бұрын
Wouldn't be Sunday in the fall without football and a Skylabs upload!
@skylabsaudio
Жыл бұрын
Hockey, Mark. Hockey... just kidding. Thanks for watching!
@markfx12
Жыл бұрын
@@skylabsaudio The puck drops soon, Kevin🏒
@Scottyman99
Ай бұрын
I'm trying to decide between the Pioneer SX-939 or the SX-780 as my first vintage receiver. I listen mostly to FM radio, CD's and and some cassettes. Any difference in reliability, ease of maintenance, replacement parts etc?
@jamesminotto8036
Жыл бұрын
Cool. I have the SX 450. Power switch is still working!! If it fails does the speaker select still operate? I had an issue with my Yamaha CA 1000 power switch and used a smart plug till it was fixed with s liberal use of Deoxit! Thanks for another great video.
@LakeNipissing
Жыл бұрын
The SX-450 rotary power switch should have a longer lifespan than SX-650 , with the lower powered amplifier (smaller power supply with less inrush current, which is hard on the power switch). The speaker selector is a different 'layer' to the switch than AC power, so that should not be affected, unless the switch gets physically destroyed.
@ronaldfriedline9297
9 ай бұрын
@LakeNipissing on my 750, I've been using the power switch/knob to shut it off, but for powering on, I revert to my external power strip. Meaning I turn the power knob to on/A before I power up with the external column. Does that save on the power switch in this way?
@mattspokane
4 ай бұрын
Off topic: I really appreciate your background sounds and music. Some people put some really annoying, cheap, overused background "music" on their videos. Did somebody actually record yours for you? It really captures the feeling of vintage stereo, low, smooth tones, etc.
@benhoutekier2973
Жыл бұрын
We’re, as adults, in that window of “Its not a bad switch. We’re just Old.”
@phytoabraham5765
8 ай бұрын
Hey K-Man, Who’s the “Hand Model” w the smooth delivery and retraction @ 7:58 in on the vid? Again, thx for everything u do brohampshire! Phydes,.
@TheBinaryWolf
7 ай бұрын
My Pioneer SX3800 had little use and was unplugged and stored in a cool, dry room for about 40 years. When I plugged it in, the Balance knob no longer works, and the pilot light on the Speakers B button no longer lights up. Sure, the RCA jacks corroded and needed cleaning; but how do electronic parts die when not in use?
@craiglabreche9902
7 ай бұрын
Lots of spelling mistakes , The Pioneer SX 6000 was purchased in 1971 , cheers
@Brucinator68
2 ай бұрын
I just bought my first Pioneer receiver. It's an sx-50 from the early 80s. 50wpc. Lots of buttons
@jwhiteker1
7 ай бұрын
Should I get my SX750 recapped and LED for $600, or just look for an SX850 or above?
@jimcoleman6151
4 ай бұрын
Just ordered a parts only cassette deck like my current one which works perfectly - except the VFD... just because I could see the "junk" one had a bright display.
@GiguereSylvain
Жыл бұрын
I've bought an sx-680 for a friend lately, and an sx-780 for myself, as part of my receiver collection.. "Both" units do suffer from the "faux wood" vinyl pealing off the top and the sides.. this seems a common issue, and it looks like Pioneer was using that finish on their less expensive offerings. A video about how to fix it or fit a new finish on these would be welcomed, and yes, the STK packs .. What are the models with "discrete" components? Thanks! keep up the good work. It's really useful. I apreciate your work alot. Sylvain, Québec city.
@skylabsaudio
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sylvain. Thanks for the vid idea =) It will be our next "tips from the bench"
@LakeNipissing
Жыл бұрын
Very good point about the vinyl peel... have several SX-580 and SX-680 like this. I was surprised Pioneer was getting such awesome sound and specifications using STK modules. Greetings from North Bay
@GiguereSylvain
Жыл бұрын
@@LakeNipissing I'd be curious to get the impressions of real Pioneer fans about the 'STK' receivers sound vs the discrete component ones. I definitely want a Pioneer receiver in my collection, but I might sell the sx 780 to get an older serie one.. I own a HK430 twin powered that sounds better, definitely. SylvainQc
@ChevelleSS-yr3gb
5 күн бұрын
Other than not being as pretty, what is everyone’s opinion of the SX-9 receivers. I have one that I bought during my time in the navy in 1983.
@kenbirkin7753
Ай бұрын
I have a SX 3600 IN Storage, glad i never sold it, hoping to get it refurbished, ran great 10 years ago except for new power supply.
@allanhowell-h3g
8 ай бұрын
HI, Can you please assist? What is the differences between the SX-737 and the SX-1010?
@turbodrawspeed
4 ай бұрын
Aftermarket plug connectors for the pioneer speakers are available everywhere.. ebay, Amazon, Ali, etc.
@Red-yx5yo
3 ай бұрын
I have a set of HPM 100 that have the infamous Speaker magnet issue and the wolfers are STUCK. i am to the point I am thinking of throwing away.
@ДмитрийВасильев-ч5р
4 ай бұрын
доброе утро , совет Pioneer SX-525 , Pioneer SX-300 , Pioneer SX-424 , Pioneer SX-300D что выбрать между этими? спасибо!!!
@joemartin6439
Жыл бұрын
Pioneers Reciver was my least like, Luxman most detail, Sansui most loving Marantz boggles along my experience and opinions
@marks.2909
Жыл бұрын
I bought a Pioneer SX-5590 from a widow in my neighborhood , I was interested in her lawn and garden tractor and had no intentions what so ever of buying a vintage stereo receiver however this Pioneer receiver is so beautiful looking I bought it along with some large not yet identified speakers . Everything works , sounds quite good and it’s in remarkably good condition cosmetically .
@donjaksa4071
2 ай бұрын
The advertising for the mini AC is total fraud and lies. Its just a swamp cooler, no coils, no frosting. Thats all BS. Whats the world coming to?
@doctorc90
5 күн бұрын
Had a Pioneer SX-450 back in the late 70s-early 80s. Wish I had kept it.
@arnejensen9216
7 ай бұрын
How about a tutorial series where you show how to disassemble and clean switches...? It's possible, I do it all the time...with some experience it's actually pretty straight forward...
@wwolfram33
3 күн бұрын
I had a Fisher receiver in the 80's. Do you believe they are a good vintage unit? What are your thoughts about vintage Fisher equipment?
@t37able45
22 күн бұрын
Today. listening my Pioneer Sx 850. and no problemns. Only need a replacement of SPARES. of amplifier transisistor just in case of.
@supersportimpalass
Жыл бұрын
I have a pair of CS-V900D’s which were the video shielded version with a bucking magnet on the woofers. The nice thing about them is they are real walnut veneer and not the cheap vinyl like the rest off the DSS line. And yes they were not fun to re-foam but easily my best sounding speakers I own.
@alvinmarentes3315
4 ай бұрын
Totally dig the channel. Really liked the last part about the shirts. I saw one you wore in a previous video that had a guy in a chair getting blown away from the speaker with his tie billowing back, where did you get that...Love it!! Thanks for the content.
@vintagedrummer
8 ай бұрын
I have the SX 1500t looks near mint condition I was playing music the other day while cleaning the house and all the sudden the power just shut off and I noticed the fuse in the back broke I put the exact replacement in and it blows repeatedly.. what do you think the problem is
@jimmydelux
Жыл бұрын
Kevin, thanks for another great video. As for the Pioneer speaker jacks, I use binding post adapters that plug right in and take standard banana plugs. Got them on eBay. They work perfectly in my SX-770.
@jankove2
Ай бұрын
I just refoamedhpm 500 of course I chipped parts of tge cone the good news is they can be glued back if you are experienced now I play them they sound great
@parkersgarage4216
8 ай бұрын
is the sx-737 any good? i found one local to me for 160 bucks? is that too much or is that a good price? the gentleman who has it used to own a repair shop and recently serviced it. i noticed they only have 35 watts per channel. seems really low to me.
@RUfromthe40s
5 ай бұрын
as i in the 90´s bought again after several brands tried i went for old Pioneer and i have more problems with the "modern gear" so to speak as i have with Pioneer material that i own since late 60´s, the knob you refer to put on and at the same time select the speakers ,i have a few that never failed till today but i when a kid i was told and explained why take care of this or that or i wouldn´t touch the old but good hi-fi equipment i had at home, the turntable didn´t had a lifter was only by hand and i would be phisically beaten if i did less than perfectelly put the head or cartridge and stylus by hand in the groove selected, some don´t even know that records have better direct acess to a part of the song than any other existing format ,phisical one, witha litle light one can see in each track diferent looking grooves these are +parts that in a song are diferent from the main body of the song ,this pop or rock but simple kind of music but it´s even better for those who like classical music with big orchestra´s
@stereoniche
Жыл бұрын
Great video Kevin! Lots of good insight into some of the weak points of favorite vintage gear although I would challenge the best speakers Pioneer ever made part. 🙂
@skylabsaudio
Жыл бұрын
Hey Scott! Have you heard DSS-9s? Man, if you havn't, you need too! Love your reviews. Keep em coming! What Pioneers are better, in your opinion?
@stereoniche
Жыл бұрын
@@skylabsaudio Unfortunately, I have not yet heard a pair, I missed a set about 6 years ago, very much would like to add them to my collection. At the moment, the Pioneer TZ9 has the top spot in my speaker reviews. A little surprising to me since it has gone up against dedicated speaker companies' models, but there are some heavy weights coming soon. The TZ9 is about 5 yrs after the DSS-9 series and were developed by the Pioneer TAD group, quite a speaker. When Pioneer put their collective minds to something, they could create magic. One day I'll hopefully have a set of DSS-9 to pit against the TZ-9, will be quite a match! But, I do have some rare HPM series coming up soon, so let's see if they can give the TZ9 a run.
@MrROTD
5 ай бұрын
Wow this is crazy I had one of those amps, I just hard wired it to be power on and speaker A all the time because I couldnt afford to fix it or get another amp.
@MostlyBuicks
11 ай бұрын
But the 80 series sounds thin and threadbare compared to the 50 series.
@ediblehorse
Жыл бұрын
I have an SX-770 and just got a Sx-626. Both have the dreaded on/speaker switch and speaker jacks. I do have a total of 7 old jacks , which is nice. Why doesn't someone re-produce these things? Pioneer sold alot of these units.
@spacemissing
Жыл бұрын
It is Much better to replace the whole stupid plug/socket mess with binding posts, as some people have done. Or, in some cases, even spring-lever terminals, as i did on my SX-525 for which I had all four plugs.
@hom2fu
Жыл бұрын
they interested you buy whole thing new. more profits
@vintagedrummer
8 ай бұрын
Because at the time when these were made many drugs were consumed on the regular and putting speaker wires into tiny slots while loud music jamming... Maybe they were trying to make an idiot proof so they wouldn't put the positive and the negative in the wrong slot since one is horizontal and one is I can see many reasons kind of like putting on a seat belt
@aegisofhonor
4 ай бұрын
another issue with those early 70s Pioneer Receivers otten even more annoying then the speaker plugs is how close together the audio line jacks are. You can't use modern higher end RCA cables at all because they are just too big. I had to resort to using the old small thin ones cause they were the only ones that fit.
@JohnnyHawkins-mt9rc
Жыл бұрын
Still listening to my old Pioneer from the seventy s!
@jamesminotto8036
Жыл бұрын
Kevin, could you 3E print those old Pioneer speaker plugs?
@markdi2
5 ай бұрын
I have seen where somebody uses a relay or a mosfet that is triggered by the original power switch to turn the unit on and off it's probably somebody on audioKarma
@peterheinen6110
8 ай бұрын
The speakers were the best part of the stereo itself. I blew them after 30 years. I tried to connect my e-drumkit to them... bad call
@DAbel-l1y
8 ай бұрын
Great Video but what about Darlington Power Packs?
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