Description
Pioneer SX-550 stereo receiver. Classic Vintage. Completely revitalized. Iroko
In 1937 Nozomu Matsumoto created the first magnetoelectric speaker in Japan, and a year later, in Tokyo, he registered the company under the name Fukuin Shokai Denki Seisakusho. In 1961, the company’s name was changed to Pioneer Electronic Corporation. However, the breakthrough came in 1962, when the company entered the Tokyo Stock Exchange and created the world’s first stereo system with speakers in separate housings. Four years later, Pioneer opened branches in the USA and in Europe. In 1978, the company created one of the best-known and most powerful receivers in its history SX-1980. Pioneer can also be proud of great successes in the world of auto-moto, as it introduced in 1975 the world’s first automotive stereo subassembly, then in 1984 a CD player and GPS navigation in 1990. The company also played a major role in the development of DVDs, plasma TVs and technologies Organic LED display (OLED). The company is currently part of Pioneer & Onkyo Corporation.
The SX series are Pioneer?s flagship children from the 1970s. They are characterized by a beautiful warm sound and a high-quality finish. This unit uses a direct coupled OCL system in a power amplifier with the first stage of a differential amplifier. The housing has been completely revitalized, powder coated, potentiometers are in perfect condition, beautifully made new iroko wood planks make the set look elegant. Beautifully highlighted scale, no re-tuning required. The front panel is made of aluminum.
Collector’s model. The item is in perfect condition! The device has been completely checked and serviced.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
– power : 2 x 20W at 8 Ohm, stereo
– tuning range FM 88-108 MHz, does not require reprogramming
– bandwidth – 10Hz – 60kHz
– total harmonic distortion: 0.3%
– input sensitivity: 7.5mV (mic), 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (DIN), 150mV (line)
– signal to noise ratio: 70dB (MM), 90dB (line)
– output: 150mV (line), 30mV (DIN)
– damping factor: 25
– impedancje: 4 Ohm – 16 Ohm
– dimensions: 45,5m x 15cm x 32cm (W x H x D)
– produced in 1976
– produced in Japan
– weight: 10 kg