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Barnfind Pioneer SX-1980

hairy carbin

hairy carbin

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image.jpg C8670689-052F-4C92-B0B8-894BF6415338.jpeg 6982BCDE-EC54-4DFB-BB63-3978EEE46D98.jpeg 6D7C04E7-1777-45BE-B1FF-444C05F31906.jpeg so I got this SX-1980 for cheeeep $50, it was in a car repair shop sitting there it lights up but I told the guy to turn it off immediately. Do I need to ur a dim bulb set up to see what’s going on with it? I will take it to be gone thru and I need to repair or build new wood case for it. It needs a knob or two and some switch knobs, I took off the top cover and put the screws in a baggie which my wife accidentally threw out. So I need some replacement parts which I guess I can get off of eBay if there are any around. Any tips guys?
Many thanks in advance!
 
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That's quite a find in the wild. If it was mine and didn't consider myself a qualified audio tech it would be a tough decision to flip for a huge profit or invest about a grand in a refurbish. It needs to be gone through by a pro, if that is you, then go for it!
 
Do you have experience with electronics repair / restoration? If not, your best bet is to find someone willing to do a full restore on it. And yeah, figure $1000-1500 on the restore, not including shipping if necessary.
 
Silentnet said:
Do you have experience with electronics repair / restoration? If not, your best bet is to find someone willing to do a full restore on it. And yeah, figure $1000-1500 on the restore, not including shipping if necessary.
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Oh yes...It's going to need a "Whole Lotta Love".
 
@hairy carbin where are you located? Maybe a local can recommend a good tech.

If it were me, yes I'd use my DBT to power it up, and then start measuring, starting at the power source and working my way through the amplifier.

Fingers crossed for you that it's in good shape!
 
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