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SX 1980 fm issue

The 1980 is big and heavy almost 100lbs. Not sure how you received the unit whether or not it was packaged properly but you really need to make sure it is packed right. I ship using the foam in place packing method and its really the best way to ship this receiver. If you can find an outfit that uses that system, have them pack it for you. 34 x 34 x 18 inch box. The shop can use the same box and packing foam to ship it back. It will fit like a glove.
If your going to ship to a guy, I would have it completely rebuilt using all the component list and upgrades found here in this forum. Hands down.
 
zebulon1 said:
The 1980 is big and heavy almost 100lbs. Not sure how you received the unit whether or not it was packaged properly but you really need to make sure it is packed right. I ship using the foam in place packing method and its really the best way to ship this receiver. If you can find an outfit that uses that system, have them pack it for you. 34 x 34 x 18 inch box. The shop can use the same box and packing foam to ship it back. It will fit like a glove.
If your going to ship to a guy, I would have it completely rebuilt using all the component list and upgrades found here in this forum. Hands down.
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He is close buy so i took the unit to him, i will look through the thread and try and find all recommendations thanks
 
Good call on that, makes sure he not only re-caps the unit, but re-mounts the 80V and 30V pass transistors on the main heatsinks.
Also needs to replace all the dodgy transistors which these amplifiers are riddled with as well.

Search out the BOM (Bill of Materials) lists in this forum for the SX1980, has everything you need to restore the unit.
Its a couple of hundred bucks of parts, more if you want to replace the Main Caps as well which personally I would do.
 
sendust said:
I found a guy in Montreal that can recapp the unit, he works on vintage equipment and is an authorized repair shop for Pioneer. I feel its best just to have the entire unit redone.. thanks for all the advice.
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Hi, i'm looking for a good tech in the Montréal area for my pioneer receiver (sx-737)... did you try the tech you are talking about? If yes, can you give me his name and coordinates in a private message please.
 
sendust said:
I found a guy in Montreal that can recapp the unit, he works on vintage equipment and is an authorized repair shop for Pioneer. I feel its best just to have the entire unit redone.. thanks for all the advice.
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Good Morning Sendust!

Wondering if you could give me some feedback on the guy you found in Montreal to work on your Pioneer? How did things work out? I saw you had another post going where you mentioned someone told you they couldn't fix you SX-1980 because they couldn't get parts. Is this the same person?

Looking to get my Pioneer SX-1280 back up 100% healthy again, and she carries a lot of memories, don't want to go in to just anyone and risk finding out I went to a butcher LOL!!!

Thanks
 
Hi,
I ended up servicing his 1980, then the 1250,1010 and Marantz 2385, now a few year ago. I have not heard back, so I hope all is well. I am in the Toronto area. He moved back to the area last time I was in touch because the 2385 fell in the moving truck and pcbs were damaged.

Rick
 
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