Pioneer SX-203 (1994–1996)
A mid-1990s stereo receiver from Pioneer's SX series, made in Japan, with FM/MW tuning and a rating of 70 watts per channel (conflicting reports list 35 watts per channel).
Overview
The Pioneer SX-203 is a stereo receiver made in Japan between 1994 and 1996. It belongs to Pioneer's SX series of audio receivers, which also included the SX-203 RDS, SX-303 RDS, and SX-403 RDS. It tunes FM and MW and puts out 70 watts per channel into 8Ω (conflicting reports list 35 watts per channel). One service manual covers the SX-203 along with the SX-253R and SX-303R, which suggests the models share design elements.
Specifications
| Product type | Stereo Receiver |
| Production years | 1994 - 1996 |
| Power output | 70 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo) (conflicting reports list 35 watts per channel) |
| Tuning range | FM, MW |
| Made in | Japan |
| Original price | approx. 400 DM (~$750 at the time) |
Market
Used SX-203 units have shown up at prices from $75 to $200. One owner reported paying $5 for one on Craigslist. A common problem is a volume knob that needs cleaning with Deoxit to work smoothly again.
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