WHY would I be happy buying a Pioneer SX-1080 for $150

[greenmark59]

A guy I know says he wants to sell his Pioneer SX-1080 and I've gotten him to agree to sell it for $150.

How does this Pioneer compare to a similar Yamaha reciever (I tend to like Yamahas better)? :thmbsp: OR :thumbsdn:

I know it's my decision, but just wanted to get feedback on what the AK experience has been with the SX-1080 and also if it's a decent price for the features that I'm getting.

 

[MichaelJ]

I don't have any frame of reference when it comes to compairing the 1080 to a Yahama. But I will tell you I paid $225 for my SX1080 and I love it. The sound, the power, the look, the FM reception. I couldn't be happier. If I had $150 laying around I WOULD BUY IT!

 

[slow_jazz]

I would jump on it if it was me... Very good receiver pushing 120 watts per channel of clean sound.

 

[yamahammer]

i love yamahas too but i also have a marantz, pioneer,concept, nakamichi,maggie and bottlehead tube amps at that price leap into the fold and enjoy the many differences that vintage can afford us

 

[lunchmeat]

Go for it. It's too good of a deal and one can never have too many big receivers.

 

[chasaboo]

I've been looking around and that price seems very good.

:thmbsp:

 

[Robisme]

I'd rather have an SX-1050, and I sold mine.:yes:

Rob

 

[quadmatrix82]

cant go wrong for that price! Pioneer receivers from that era look awesome! have you picked it up yet? do you like it?

 

[Susurus]

You're gonna have to get more specific about which Yammis are your favorite.

When the Pioneers xx80 line replaced the xx50, Y was replacing its excellent x20 and x020 line with the x40's. The cases were simplified with no glass. The tuners may not be as good. Personally I like the x00 and x20's.

Styling between Pioneer lines is more about what you like. You get less metal but 4 VU meters and rainbow selector lights look cool. History shows the x050's hold up a tad better though.

Why you would be happy with a 1080 I can only project--it is 2nd to TOTL, and WAY WAY ahead of 3rd or 4th.

Strongest point of those Yammis is the tuner. For a 1080 Pioneer--although that 4-gang is a sweet, sensitive, and particularly selective one--it's the Amp baby.