rxonmymind
Super Member
Vintage receiver- pioneer sx 1980
Folsom. Original owner....
So, who got it?
Folsom. Original owner....
So, who got it?
Pioneer SX-1980
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rxonmymind
Super Member
Not to be rude but if the owner shows up I'll let them toot his own horn on the find.
That's half the fun. A little braggadocios.
Blue Shadow
Waiting for Vintage Gear from this century
With that recent thread about heavy gear and many here getting past the age of wanting to pump that iron up onto a shelf, workbench or whatever, I wouldn't even consider a 1980 unless I could make enough money to pay for all the medical recovery I would need after flipping it.
rxonmymind
Super Member
Let alone those who are willing to work on them and move these beast around the bench.
Betcha one can count on one hand how many would on this forum. With several retired from beast mode restoration.
The smaller puppies many more options open up for you.
blhagstrom
Mad Scientist, fixer.
I though vintage was heavy.
Then I started humping multi channel home theater and whole house stuff.
No glass and aluminum. Some have damn near bullet proof steel chassis. 80+ pounds is not uncommon.
I had an AVR go through here at 98 pounds!
McIntosh is not shy about weight either.
I had a chance at an SX-1980 once.
Very reasonable price.
Walked away.
There is a reason the stereo wars ended.
It got ridiculous.
The more TOTL I work on, the less I think of them. They pushed to edge just a little too far.
An SX-1250 is the best Pioneer receiver in my book. And I enjoy the older smaller units even more. The early 70s were the sweetest spot.
Then I started humping multi channel home theater and whole house stuff.
No glass and aluminum. Some have damn near bullet proof steel chassis. 80+ pounds is not uncommon.
I had an AVR go through here at 98 pounds!
McIntosh is not shy about weight either.
I had a chance at an SX-1980 once.
Very reasonable price.
Walked away.
There is a reason the stereo wars ended.
It got ridiculous.
The more TOTL I work on, the less I think of them. They pushed to edge just a little too far.
An SX-1250 is the best Pioneer receiver in my book. And I enjoy the older smaller units even more. The early 70s were the sweetest spot.
Skylab
Watcher of the skies
You must be a weightlifter. I can move mine by myself, but it’s 80 pounds, and I’m 51, so I try to get help when I need to move it.
HH-Bham
Well-Known Member
If you can move something 60% heavier than you, then you should start competing in power lifting.
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When amps started weighing more than my own body weight, I bought a scissor jack cart. It is the only way I can move them without help. Krell FB600 pair at 180 lbs each, ugh!
Find them at Harbor Freight, worth every penny as a back saver. And, will work great with a Pioneer SX-1980!
Several years ago, a fella was selling one with box for $1,500. I kick myself for passing on it.
Find them at Harbor Freight, worth every penny as a back saver. And, will work great with a Pioneer SX-1980!
Several years ago, a fella was selling one with box for $1,500. I kick myself for passing on it.
rxonmymind
Super Member
The Pioneer was $100 it was the box that would have cost ya.
Dazaa
Super Member
Not at all, just a skinny 23 year old. I guess in time I might get sick of the super heavy gear, will report back in 10-15 years.
