Pioneer SX-1000TW (1969–1971)
A solid-state AM/FM stereo receiver made by Pioneer from approximately 1969 to 1971. It is often cited as Pioneer's first solid-state receiver, though that claim is debated.
Overview
The Pioneer SX-1000TW is a solid-state AM/FM stereo receiver. Pioneer built it between 1969 and 1971, during the changeover from tube to transistor technology in high-fidelity audio. The official power ratings are modest, but users report strong, warm analog sound and serious performance for its era. It needs external speakers. It has A/B speaker switching and the standard inputs: phono (MM), AUX, tape, and AM/FM tuner.
Specifications
| Product type | solid-state AM/FM stereo receiver |
| Power output | 2 x 50 watts RMS into 8 ohms |
| Frequency response | 20Hz to 50kHz |
| Tuning range | FM, MW |
| Dimensions | 405 x 137 x 350mm |
| Weight | 10.6kg |
| Inputs | Phono (MM), AUX, Tape, AM/FM Tuner |
| Outputs | A/B speaker switching |
| Construction | Direct coupled, solid-state |
Design
The SX-1000TW uses solid-state, direct-coupled circuitry. In Pioneer's lineup, it marks the shift from vacuum tube designs to fully transistorized audio amplification.
Context
Market
Used units in good condition have sold for between $225 and $374. Non-working examples have been listed as low as $75. Restoration can run close to $200 in parts, and a common reported problem is a unit that powers on but puts out no sound.
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