Pioneer VSX-D702S Stereo Receiver – 110 WPC, Phono

$225.00

A hundred and ten watts a channel into 8 ohms at 0.05% distortion in stereo, with a genuine MM phono input and ground terminal, dual tape loops and A/B speaker switching. The digital tuner holds 30 presets. Dolby Pro Logic and seven DSP fields are there if you want them, though there is no dedicated subwoofer output. Good cosmetic condition, fully tested.

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Pioneer VSX-D702S Stereo Receiver 110WPC Phono

Pioneer VSX-D702S stereo receiver delivering 110 watts per channel with excellent sound quality, phono stage, and bonus Dolby Pro Logic capabilities, in good condition.

The Pioneer VSX-D702S is best appreciated as a high-quality stereo receiver that happens to include surround processing, rather than as a primary home theater solution by modern standards. Rated at 110 watts per channel into 8 ohms in stereo mode (0.05% THD, 20 Hz–20 kHz), it delivers serious power and clean, dynamic sound that stands up well against many contemporary stereo receivers. The inclusion of a genuine phono stage with ground terminal makes it particularly attractive for vinyl-focused systems, while the digital tuner with 30 presets handles FM and AM duties capably. For buyers seeking a powerful, good-sounding stereo receiver with vintage flexibility, the VSX-D702S hits a sweet spot—newer models may offer better surround features, but few match this level of stereo amplification and build quality at this price point. This unit is in good cosmetic condition and has been tested.

The VSX-D702S includes Dolby Pro Logic surround and seven DSP sound fields as bonus features, useful for casual movie watching with analog video sources like VHS or LaserDisc, but these shouldn’t be the primary reason for purchase. Where this receiver truly excels is two-channel music reproduction: solid power reserves, low distortion, wide bandwidth, and Pioneer’s reputation for musical, engaging sound make it a strong performer for stereo listening. Multiple line-level inputs, dual tape monitor loops, A/B speaker switching, and bass/treble controls provide flexibility for various system configurations. Video switching (composite and S-video) and an on-screen graphical interface add convenience, but the real value lies in the amplification and analog audio performance.

Key Specifications:

Power output: 110 watts per channel into 8 ohms (stereo, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.05% THD)

Frequency response: 10 Hz – 50 kHz

Total harmonic distortion: 0.05% (stereo mode)

Signal-to-noise ratio: 95 dB (line), 73 dB (phono)

Digital tuner: FM/AM with 30 presets, 10.8 dBf FM sensitivity

Audio inputs: 4 line-level inputs plus MM phono input with ground terminal

Tape monitor: Dual tape loops

Speaker outputs: A/B switching for two pairs of speakers

Preamp outputs: Front, center, rear (no dedicated subwoofer output)

Bonus features: Dolby Pro Logic surround (70W x 3 front, 40W x 2 rear), 7 DSP sound fields, on-screen display

Video: Composite and S-video switching (5 inputs including 1 front panel)

Controls: Bass/treble, balance, loudness, mode selector

Condition: Good cosmetic condition, fully tested and operational

Dimensions: (Width x Height x Depth) 420 x 162 x 406 mm (16.5 x 6.4 x 16 inches)

Weight: 10.2 kg (22.5 lbs)

At 22.5 lbs, the VSX-D702S reflects serious early-1990s Pioneer engineering with substantial power supply, heatsinking, and quality components that contribute directly to its strong stereo performance and dynamic capability.

This Pioneer VSX-D702S is an excellent choice for buyers seeking a powerful, good-sounding stereo receiver with built-in phono stage and flexible connectivity. The included surround features are a useful bonus for casual movie watching, but the real appeal lies in its strong stereo amplification and musical performance.

Backed by Radique Audio’s Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and our Perpetual Trade-Back Program, you can purchase with confidence.

$225.00
Additional information
Weight25 lbs
Dimensions20 × 20.5 × 10.4 in
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Pioneer at Radique
We service Pioneer, too. Bring us your own Pioneer receivers, amplifiers, tuners, turntables, cassette decks and CD players for repair, servicing or restoration (not reel-to-reel decks), with a 90-day warranty on the work. See our Audio Service page

Pioneer began in Tokyo in January 1938, when Nozomu Matsumoto set up shop around the A-8 speaker he had built the year before. By the late 1970s its SX receivers were at the heart of the hi-fi power race. We carry Pioneer stereo receivers and AV receivers, CD players, cassette decks, tuners and equalizers. We've had more than 240 Pioneer listings so far, covering 140 different models. Every used Pioneer here is inspected, tested and serviced as required, then photographed in-house and covered by our Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and Perpetual Trade-Back Program. Don't see the model you want? Tell us on First Dibs and we'll email you when one arrives.

Pioneer is one of our two top-selling brands of vintage amps and receivers, along with Marantz. Our five best-selling Pioneer models so far: the SX-650, SX-750, SX-580, SX-780 and SX-680, all vintage stereo receivers from the 1976 and 1978 SX families. We also offer our custom cherry cabinets for these vintage Pioneers, hand-made from all-natural Ottawa Valley cherry, and we've upgraded dozens of Pioneers with them so far.

The Pioneer story, 1938 to today

Nozomu Matsumoto developed the A-8 speaker in 1937, and in January 1938 he set up Fukuin Shokai Denki Seisakusho in Tokyo. "Pioneer" was first the name of that speaker. Some histories give 1936 in Osaka as the start, but Pioneer dates itself to January 1938 in Tokyo. The company was incorporated in 1947 and renamed Pioneer Electronic Corporation in 1961.

Stereo and the US. In 1962 Pioneer introduced the PSC-5A, which it calls the first stereo with separate speaker cabinets, and its first PL turntables. Pioneer Electronics U.S.A. was founded in New York in 1966.

The power race. After a 1974 US Federal Trade Commission rule tightened how amplifier power was rated, receiver makers competed on watts. Pioneer's SX-1250 of 1976 was rated at 160 watts per channel, and the SX-1980 of 1978 to 1980 at 270.

CD and Elite. The P-D1 of 1982 was Pioneer's first CD player, and Elite-branded components were on sale by 1985.

Today. Pioneer sold its home audio business to Onkyo in 2015, keeping its car and DJ businesses, and Pioneer-branded home theatre gear was later made under licence. In December 2025 CarUX, part of Taiwan's Innolux, completed its purchase of Pioneer Corporation, which now focuses on in-car products.

Which Pioneer is which?

Early-1970s SX receivers: models such as the SX-424 to SX-828, rated at about 15 to 50 watts per channel.

The 1976 "x50" SX receivers: from the SX-450 at 15 watts per channel up to the SX-1250 at 160. Our best-selling SX-650 and SX-750 come from this family.

The 1978 "x80" SX receivers: including the SX-580, SX-680 and SX-780 we sell most, up to the SX-1980 flagship with quartz-lock tuning, which weighs more than 35 kg.

Spec and Exclusive separates: higher-end amplifiers such as the Spec-1 preamplifier (1976 to 1980) and the Exclusive C3/M3 pair (1974).

Elite: Pioneer's upper line from the mid-1980s, for example the PD-9010X CD player.

PL turntables, CT cassette decks and CD players: PL turntables from 1962, such as the PL-12 and the linear-tracking PL-L1; CT decks such as the three-head CT-F1000; and CD players from the 1982 P-D1 to magazine-loading changers such as the PD-M6.

Buying used Pioneer: what to check

Controls and switches. Crackle when you turn a control or work a switch usually means dirt, and restorers clean every pot and switch.

Capacitors. Electrolytic capacitors in 1970s receivers are often past their best, and full restorations replace them.

Big SX models. Owners and restorers report heat stress on the power-supply board of large receivers such as the SX-1250. Ask what has been done.

Relay, lamps and bias. The protection relay is a common replacement, dial lamps burn out and are often converted to LED, and restorers set the bias and DC offset.

Cassette decks. Check the heads, fast-forward and rewind, Dolby and every button. Belts age even when the deck looks perfect.

Everything we list is inspected, tested and serviced as required here, and comes with our warranty.