Vintage Pioneer 15 WPC Stereo Receiver in Walnut SX-450
$445.00
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Vintage Pioneer 15 (Old School) Watts Per Channel Stereo Receiver, with side panels re-clad in real wood Walnut Veneer, tuned up and working beautifully.
The smallest receiver in the Pioneer lineup during the mid to late 70’s was the Pioneer SX-450. These entry level receivers were conservatively rated at 15 watts per channel but were still built with quality materials and craftsmanship. Sure, there were fewer features and less power than their bigger siblings, but the SX-450 is still a great receiver for a smaller room or where higher volumes are not required.
Manufactured from about 1977 until 1979 the SX-450 has the usual late 70’s look that personified the Pioneer receivers of the time, with the silver face, beveled knobs and wood trimmed cabinet. Inside it boasts the usual great made-in-Japan build quality that established Pioneer a household name.
The Pioneer SX-450 also offers the following features:
FM muting
Tape monitor switch
2 pairs of speaker outputs
Direct-coupled OCL circuit in the power amplifier
High FM sensitivity
Low noise FET in the front end
Frequency linear 3-gang variable capacitor
Total harmonic distortion: 0.5%
Frequency response: 20Hz to 60kHz
Separate bass and treble controls
Tuning Meter
Tape input/output
Loudness switch
Headphone Jack
Phono and Aux inputs
Dimensions: 17.7 x 5.5 x 12 inch, Weight: 19 pounds
Includes soft copy of manual in PDF. Asking $445 for this attractive vintage Pioneer SX-450 upgraded with real Walnut veneer, perfect for a 70’s look vinyl system.
| Weight | 19 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 21.7 × 9.5 × 16 in |
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