Pioneer SX-9000
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pioneernut
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It was a top of the line unit around 70'~71' probably not the level of the later 1970's units, but for what it is, I wouldn't pass it up. I think its notch above my SX-1500TD, and I like mine quite a bit. You'll probably have to clean up the controls with some Deoxit cleaner, and if its a long term keeper then it could use a recap sometime. I recapped my 1500 with good results.
I have an sx9000 that's as cherry as a unit come. A soldier in Vietnam sent the unit home to his folks here in the states only he never came home. It sat around in it's original box for a few decades till I came along. I like this old reciever very much and it has become much more musical over time. Has a really neat looking dial and a very handsome wood case. I'd bring another one home if it's not much coin like you say.
Picked it up tonight and will post pictures when I can. Unit is in okay shape but will need a good cleaning and probably a re-stain but given the age it is expected. Those T speaker connections will be interesting but the owner gave me some type of connectors that I can use.
He had the unit hooked up to a pair of Infinty's (SW-125-I think) and based on the the samples he played off of his I-Pod it seems like a very musical unit. Volume control is scratchy but will probably right itself after a bit of Deox.
He had the unit hooked up to a pair of Infinty's (SW-125-I think) and based on the the samples he played off of his I-Pod it seems like a very musical unit. Volume control is scratchy but will probably right itself after a bit of Deox.
Stevesmullen
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We would love to see some pics.
Posted a pic of it in a "kitchen system" thread a while back. I wish I was better at posting pics like some of you guys. Kinda why I like the vintage stuff; I can actually use it without instructions.
pioneernut
I need help
You can use a spade crimp on terminal to shove into the speaker jacks. Something like this would work well. Probably could find it in the electrical section at Autozone. Otherwise I think you can still buy them new from Pioneer's parts website. You might have to call them to get the part number.
By the way, Nice looking reciever. A little tung oil will freshen up the cabinent quite nicely.
By the way, Nice looking reciever. A little tung oil will freshen up the cabinent quite nicely.
Thanks for the link, I will have to look around for something similar.
I think the cabinet will clean up nicely once I get to it.
terra1
Addicted Member
You can also do a search for Pioneer speaker plugs on google or eBay.
But worth trying the Pioneer site too.
As mentioned, some people just crimp on a lug to bare wires and plug them in. May actually be more secure than the plug's screw on terminal - depending on the gauge of your wire. Just make sure your + and - are consistent.
But worth trying the Pioneer site too.
As mentioned, some people just crimp on a lug to bare wires and plug them in. May actually be more secure than the plug's screw on terminal - depending on the gauge of your wire. Just make sure your + and - are consistent.
Speaker connectors
I have the spades that will fit that. It should not be a problem except now you have speaker wires that will only work for that receiver. By the way......HAPPY BIRTHDAY....8/6/60....now everyone knows !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have the spades that will fit that. It should not be a problem except now you have speaker wires that will only work for that receiver. By the way......HAPPY BIRTHDAY....8/6/60....now everyone knows !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cleaned it up a bit....
Opened it up last night and it was very dusty. Looks like it had been sitting in storage for awhile which I am hoping translates to mean it was little used. Cleaned up pretty well though I need to get some Deoxit and go over it one more time. Gave the cabinet a quick swipe with Murphy's oil. It looks pretty good but I am wondering if it would not benefit from a light sanding and restain.
Opened it up last night and it was very dusty. Looks like it had been sitting in storage for awhile which I am hoping translates to mean it was little used. Cleaned up pretty well though I need to get some Deoxit and go over it one more time. Gave the cabinet a quick swipe with Murphy's oil. It looks pretty good but I am wondering if it would not benefit from a light sanding and restain.
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zenith2134
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Wolverine, gotta tell ya man, great story. Much credit given for getting this stereo back on making music!
The unit looks pretty mint--A definite plus. I briefly own a Lafayette LR1500t which was basically a Pioneer SX-1500t. I personally love the sound of the early Solid state units. :thmbsp:
The unit looks pretty mint--A definite plus. I briefly own a Lafayette LR1500t which was basically a Pioneer SX-1500t. I personally love the sound of the early Solid state units. :thmbsp:
Got the unit hooked up for the first time tonight (thanks to the help of fellow AK Treserious who supplied me with 3 original speaker connectors) and initial impressions is very favorable. The tuner section probably still need a little clean up but is still pretty good. I have hooked up to a pair of Imperial 5G's and the bass output is amazing. It needs to shake of some of the rust gathered from sitting around but overall I'm happy with this pick-up. I am going to go ahead and restain the cabinet, give it another cleaning and use it as secondary system.
Dash
Here is a link that will give you some specs on this unit.
http://www.classicaudio.com/value/pio/SX9000.html
It looks like it is 50wpc continuos with both channels at 8ohms.
Based on my initial testing, power is not an issue.
