SX-980

Name: Pioneer SX-980
Brand: Pioneer

Pioneer

SX-x80 Series1978 – 1980

AmplifiersStereo ReceiversDiscontinued

Estimated price (community-sourced)

$1,500

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About the SX-980

The Pioneer SX-980 is a vintage AM/FM stereo receiver produced from 1978 to 1980. It combines a stereo amplifier rated at 80 watts per channel into 8 ohms with an integrated FM/MW tuner. Features include two phono inputs, auxiliary and tape connections, microphone input, pre-out/main-in connections, selectable bass and treble turnover frequencies, high- and low-frequency filters, loudness control, and outputs for two pairs of speakers.

Specifications

Type: AM/FM stereo receiver Tuning range: FM and MW (AM) Rated power output: 80 W per channel into 8 Ω Total harmonic distortion: 0.05% Frequency response: 5 Hz–100 kHz Damping factor: 30 Input sensitivity: 2.5 mV (phono MM); 7.5 mV (microphone); 150 mV (line/DIN) Signal-to-noise ratio: 76 dB (phono MM); 90 dB (line) Speaker outputs: Two pairs; minimum load impedance 4 Ω Dimensions: 526 × 176 × 440 mm (W × H × D) Weight: 18.8 kg

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