Gorgeous Vintage Pioneer 20 WPC Stereo Receiver SX-535

Gorgeous Vintage Pioneer SX-535 20 WPC Stereo Receiver with Custom Cherry Wood Veneer (Japan)

This beautiful Japanese-manufactured Pioneer SX-535 vintage receiver has been carefully restored by Radique and freshly customized with our gorgeous real wood cherry veneer, creating a stunning visual centerpiece that has undergone our Level One service and testing which should ensure many more years of reliable performance ahead. Originally retailing for $299.95 in 1974, this classic receiver embodies Pioneer’s “practical power” philosophy, delivering 20 watts per channel of pure, clean audio that proves high wattage isn’t everything when it comes to exceptional musical reproduction.

The SX-535 features Pioneer’s advanced FM tuner section with low-noise FET front end, 3-gang variable capacitor, and Phase Lock Loop MPX circuitry for exceptional reception clarity and stability. The precision RIAA-equalized phono stage uses a 2-stage direct-coupled design that faithfully reproduces every nuance pressed into your vinyl records without coloration. The direct-coupled OCL power amplifier design keeps total harmonic distortion to just 0.8% across the full audio spectrum while the discrete component construction ensures serviceability and long-term reliability.

Comprehensive connectivity includes magnetic phono input, auxiliary input, dual tape loops for deck-to-deck recording, front-panel microphone jack, and dual speaker outputs. The click-stop bass and treble controls, loudness compensation, and muting function provide precise audio tailoring. That iconic blue dial glow and Pioneer’s signature beveled knobs complete the mesmerizing 1970s aesthetic, now enhanced by the warmth and elegance of genuine cherry wood veneer.

Specifications:

Power Output: 20 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo), 22 watts into 4Ω

Frequency Response: 20Hz to 30kHz

Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.8% (full power), 0.08% (1W output)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 90dB (line), 70dB (phono), 65dB (mic)

Damping Factor: 30

Input Sensitivity: 2.5mV (MM phono), 150mV (line), 7mV (mic)

Tuning Range: FM 88-108MHz, AM 525-1605kHz

FM Sensitivity: 1.9μV (IHF)

Speaker Load Impedance: 4Ω to 16Ω

Tone Controls: Bass ±9/-8dB (100Hz), Treble ±6dB (10kHz)

Inputs: Phono (MM), Aux, Tape 1 & 2, Microphone

Outputs: Two sets of speakers, headphone jack, tape record

Dimensions: 18.9 x 5.8 x 15.9 inches (480 x 147 x 405 mm)
Weight: 22 lbs 11 oz (10.3 kg)

This Japanese-crafted Pioneer SX-535 with stunning custom cherry veneer represents the perfect marriage of vintage audio excellence and contemporary aesthetic refinement, ready to serve as both an exceptional music source and a beautiful conversation piece in your listening space.

Asking $795; buy with confidence and benefit from Radique’s “Bumper to Bumper” warranty and Perpetual trade back policy.