Sanyo JCX 2900K (1978–1980)

A stereo receiver, produced during the late 1970s golden age of high-power audio.

Overview

The Sanyo JCX-2900K is a stereo receiver made by Sanyo from 1978 to 1980. It was marketed as a high-power unit for its era. Sanyo was often seen as a value brand in a crowded receiver market, and this was one of its tougher models. It has AM/FM tuning, a muscular output and a silver faceplate that people noticed. It came from a "cheaper brand," and vintage audio enthusiasts respected it anyway for its performance and looks.

Specifications

Product type	AM/FM Stereo Receiver
Frequency response	20Hz to 20kHz
THD	.008%
Tuning range	FM, MW

Context

The JCX-2900K has been called one of the "big beast receivers" from the golden age of stereo. It offers high power and solid performance, even though Sanyo sat in the more affordable part of the market. Even serious collectors sometimes overlook it.

Market

Some units have been listed for sale with claims of full servicing, and a service manual is known to exist. Problems are common, though. Owners have reported "zero audio" and "no voltage out of the output," and one repair was quoted at $460.