Pioneer Sx-424

[See Brown]

So I have my eye on an sx-424. I wanted to get some advice based on my particular set-up. I have an Orbit Uturn with an Ortofon OM5E, along with Pioneer SP-BS41-LR (specs- http://www.stereophile.com/content/pioneer-sp-bs41-lr-loudspeaker-specifications#IB0xPFoeg9BGSL6b.97 ) . Is the sx 424 gonna be powerful enough? I do my listening on the couch about 7 feet in front of my system. I'm guessing it will be, but wanted to get y'alls thoughts. Thanks in advanced.

I can't find anything on my current receiver so I have nothing to compare the wpc to.

 

[ggregg]

By the sensitivity rating, unless you only listen to background music or no louder than low/medium volume, I would say no. I've had a couple of 424's. Sweet sounding little receivers but not very powerful at all.

 

[See Brown]

Ok, how many wpc would you suggest given my current setup? I think I had someone tell me 20-40 once, but I might be off on that. Thanks for the help man.

 

[NAD80]

The Owners and Service Manuals are on HiFi Engine.com. The 424 x is rated for 12W per channel.

 

[See Brown]

I know, but like I said I don't know anything about my current receiver. So I have nothing to compare the wpc spec to. So it doesn't really mean much to me. I have a Quasar QAV1000, I seriously doubt anyone's gonna be able to tell me anything about it. But if someone happens to know the wpc then I would have a reference point for upgrading my receiver.

 

[dlucy]

The SX-424 is the lowest power receiver in the Pioneer SX-x2x lineup. It has a very warm sound due to the amp circuit design, discrete transistors (instead of modern chip amps), and capacitor-coupled output.

It is similar in circuit design AND physical looks to the SX-525 and SX-626. Both of these have the same capacitor-coupled output (and therefore warm sound) and they are more and more powerful.

If you like the SX-424 sound and looks but needed more power, you could go for a SX-525 or SX-626 instead.

The larger, more "top of the line" SX-727 and SX-828 models do not use the cap-coupled design.

 

[waggs098]

I have a 626 and it's a great sounding receiver. I have it running AR speakers in my daughter's room (can't remember model number. The dual woofer black sock covered ones). It's a great combo and the receiver has only had the pots cleaned.

Only thing that can be a pain is the speaker connections if you don't have the adapter. I put male spade terminals on the ends of my speaker wires since I don't have the adapters, seems to work well.

 

[dlucy]

I have a 626 and it's a great sounding receiver. I have it running AR speakers in my daughter's room (can't remember model number. The dual woofer black sock covered ones). It's a great combo and the receiver has only had the pots cleaned.

The SX-626 is an outstanding receiver for all of us who don't need a gazillion watts or nearly-infinite current (Infinity Kappa 8's and 9's, I'm looking at you). I've got several of these 626's in-process of restoring as they sounds so good.

Only thing that can be a pain is the speaker connections if you don't have the adapter. I put male spade terminals on the ends of my speaker wires since I don't have the adapters, seems to work well.

The whole SX-x2x series uses this wacky T-shaped speaker connector:




You can get originals and handmade replacements off eBay:



Or you can make your own via several different methods. Many details are here in this thread: http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/pioneer-speaker-plugs.309249/