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pioneer sx-1010

  1. silence012

    Filter capacitors for SX-1010 and tolerance

    Hi all, I am searching for filter capacitors for my SX-1010. The usual recommended replacement was Nichicon 18000uF, 75V (https://www.digikey.de/en/products/detail/chemi-con/E36D750MLN183TC79M/2095945), but it is long time out of stock. One option that I found is these 18000uF 63V from...
  2. M

    Recommended speakers for a Pioneer SX-1010

    Hello to all. I got lucky and found one of my Holy Grail receivers for a reasonable price, a Pioneer SX-1010. This made me extremely happy, but I knew I had a problem. The only speakers I have currently are Realistic Minimus 7s. Great bookshelf speakers that punch above their weight, but I...
  3. Ben Rothman

    Can I Buff These Scratches Out? Pioneer SX-1010

    I've got a Pioneer SX-1010 that's been restored, and both the outside and inside are in near-perfect condition. On the inside, the tuner cover has a couple of light scratches that I would like to remove. I've thought of buffing them out with some polish or filling them in with some automotive...
  4. Ben Rothman

    Pioneer SX-1010 Weird Intermittent Protection Issue

    Hi, I have been chasing an issue on my Pioneer SX-1010 for about a year. I have posted about it a couple of times; now and then, it will randomly jump into protect mode for 2 seconds and jump out. I have observed this issue for a year and can confidently say there is no pattern. It might not...
  5. lopezluna

    Pioneer sx-1010 amplifier board AWH-032-0 Transistors

    Hi everyone. I have a pioneer sx-1010 that I am doing a restoration on. I have already restored all the boards except the amplifier boards awh-032-0. This receiver was all original and made in 1974. The question here is about transistor Q4 supposed to be a 2SB528 and it has a 2SA809. Also Q7...
  6. lopezluna

    Pioneer sx-1010 recent problem with Fm playing in stereo

    Good morning fellow AK'ers. I purchased a pioneer sx-1010 receiver on the auction site last month. Everything was working good, fm stereo would come in very good even when signal wasn't very strong. Just a few days ago I noticed that when playing fm it comes in and out of stereo mode even with...
  7. Jstarz

    SX-1010 loud pops and relay protection. Restoration

    Hi AK, This is my first post on here and I have to thank you all for all the valuable information on here. Such an amazing community. Without it, I would never think of taking on a project like this since this is not my field. I picked up a Pioneer SX-1010 a couple of months ago. I live in...
  8. jahmadeus

    SX-1010 Rebuild Questions

    Hello all, I recently acquired an SX-1010 in fairly good condition from a friend who is upgrading their system. My friend was the original owner of the unit and said it has never displayed any problems. Serial number indicates it was manufactured in November of 1974. Visually inspected the...
  9. Bound2Glory

    SX 1010 faceplate glass replacement needed!

    Hey guys, had an unfortunate accident with the glass faceplate on my sx-1010. I need to replace it, and I've been checking eBay for months with no luck. Does anyone know if anyone's making reproductions that I can buy, or anywhere else to look for a donor from an old broken unit? Thanks in...
  10. Super Noob

    Project: Pioneer SX-1010

    Project Pioneer: SX-1010 In my neverending quest for 70s silver face bliss, the adventure continues. There was a post in BT for a somewhat local unloved Pioneer SX-1010 with more than a few operational & cosmetic issues. This was my first purchase off BT since my status was updated to...
  11. foo.kamikaze

    Recommended Vintage Stereo Restoration Minneapolis/St. Paul

    Hi I'm Tom from Forest Lake, MN. I have a Pioneer SX-1010, which works perfectly, but I know needs restoration. I'm looking for a professional that has a passion for vintage gear and the experience to back it up. From your experience, who would you recommend in the Twin Cities or surrounding...
  12. foo.kamikaze

    Hi I'm Tom from Minnesota!

    @Page { margin: 0.79in } p { margin-bottom: 0.1in; line-height: 120% } Hi my name is Tom. I live in Forest Lake, MN. Forest Lake is about 30 minutes north of Saint Paul and Minneapolis near the merger of 35W-N and 35E-N. I live in a humble townhome with my wife, enjoying our empty nest. Two...
  13. C

    Occasional random pop from Pioneer SX-1010

    I recently, via my son's purchase, find my self having a Pioneer SX-1010 back in the house. The good news first, everything works. The unit was serviced in 2013 by Stereo Lab Service in Columbus Ohio. I contacted them and was told they replaced "about a half dozen small signal transistors". At...
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