Pioneer SX-838 Vintage Receiver | Fully Restored | 1-Year Warranty | 50WPC

• Condition: Excellent – Refurbished (professionally serviced, tested, and guaranteed)
• Model:  SX-838
• Brand: Pioneer
• Protection Plan: 1-Year Protection Plan!
• Band: AM/FM
• FREE SUPPORT: MUST BE UTILIZED BEFORE RETURN IS REQUESTED
• Pro packaged, insured and includes tracking.
• No Original Boxes
• Type: Vintage Solid-State Stereo Receiver
• SKU: 5QJKE3945

Pioneer SX-838 Vintage Receiver

Step into the golden age of analog sound with this Pioneer SX-838 receiver—a premium mid-range receiver that delivers both warmth and clarity with ease. With its signature silver faceplate, blue-glow tuning dial, and real wood cabinet, the SX-838 is a vintage gem designed to impress both sonically and visually.

This unit has been fully restored by professional technicians and is backed by a 1-Year Warranty, making it an ideal choice for audiophiles, vintage enthusiasts, and first-time hi-fi lovers.

Technical Specifications

• Tuning range: FM, MW
• Power output: 50 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
• Frequency response: 10Hz to 70kHz
• Damping factor: 45
• Input sensitivity: 2mV (mic), 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (DIN), 150mV (line)
• Signal to noise ratio: 65dB (mic), 70dB (MM), 95dB (line)
• Output: 150mV (line), 30mV (DIN), 1V (Pre out)
• Speaker load impedance: 4Ω to 16Ω
• Semiconductors: 4 x FET, 4 x IC, 43 x transistors, 24 x diodes
• Dimensions: 520 x 175 x 420mm
• Weight: 16.2kg
• Accessories: FM T-type antenna
• Year: 1974

TRADE-IN PROGRAM

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Condition:

This receiver is in “Excellent” condition, displaying minor signs of use with a bright, clear dial. All knobs, feet, and the attached AM antenna and AC cord are present and intact. Although the manual is missing, it can be found online or we can provide a PDF upon request. Please inspect all photos thoroughly for the actual condition.

Service:

Upon inspection, the unit had scratchy controls, a dim dial, and some distortion in one channel. Therefore, it underwent servicing by our technician. Pioneer used certain transistors in this model that are known to fail after 40 years, so all of these were replaced. This upgrade resolved the distortion issue. Additionally, several questionable capacitors were replaced. 

Testing:

After servicing, the receiver was tested on our bench and performed excellently, delivering a powerful, warm, distortion-free signal characteristic of analog receivers. All inputs, outputs, and features were confirmed operational, and the tuner spins smoothly. Additional testing was conducted, and we can provide specific feature information upon request. This is a remarkable find for the vintage audiophile.

Condition Disclosure:

This item exhibits minor wear consistent with light use, as shown in the provided photos. The listing includes exactly what is pictured; no accessories, test equipment, or media are included.

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