Pioneer SX-D7000 (1980–1981)
A quartz synthesized stereo receiver from Pioneer's short-lived D series, made for only two years at the start of the 1980s.
Overview
The Pioneer SX-D7000 is a stereo receiver introduced in 1980 as part of Pioneer's D series. The line was produced only in 1980 and 1981. Pioneer positioned it as a high-end model with advanced tuning technology for its time. It uses quartz synthesized tuning, which gives precise, stable station selection with push-button simplicity. It shares design and functional similarities with the SX-3900, another Pioneer model from the same era.
Specifications
| Power output | 120 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo) |
| Frequency response | 5Hz to 100kHz |
| Total harmonic distortion | 0.005% |
| Damping factor | 60 |
| Signal to noise ratio | 94 dB |
| Tuning range | FM, MW |
| Speaker outputs | 3 |
| Inputs | 2 Phono inputs, 1 Aux input |
Design
The SX-D7000 has a silver front panel and a metal housing. Its quartz synthesized tuning provided accurate, stable FM/AM reception. Tuning is done with push-button controls, which makes station selection simple.
Context
Introduced in 1980, the SX-D7000 signaled Pioneer's move toward digital tuning and synthesized technology, a shift in receiver design. It is similar in many ways to the SX-3900 and was part of a brief but technologically significant product line.
Market
Recapping is a common maintenance job on the SX-D7000, and upgrade kits are available for it. Speaker terminal upgrade kits are also offered. On eBay, units have sold for around $400 including shipping, with some listings reaching $800.
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