Pioneer TX-9800 Quartz Tuner | Restored | 1-Year Warranty | Audiophile Classic

• Condition: Excellent – Refurbished (professionally serviced, tested, and guaranteed)
• Model:  TX-9800
• Brand: Pioneer
• Protection Plan: 1-Year Protection Plan!
• Band: AM/MW
• FREE SUPPORT: MUST BE UTILIZED BEFORE RETURN IS REQUESTED
• Pro packaged, insured and includes tracking.
• No Original Boxes
• Type: Quartz-Locked Analog Stereo Tuner
• SKU: 5QTTE0305

Pioneer TX-9800 Quartz Tuner

The Pioneer TX-9800 represents the pinnacle of analog tuner engineering from the late ’70s. With quartz-lock tuning, sensitive RF performance, and the signature silver aluminum faceplate, it’s an audiophile-grade piece built for purists who appreciate rich analog FM sound and pinpoint tuning accuracy.

This unit has been professionally restored and calibrated, and is backed by our 1-Year Warranty for peace of mind.

Technical Specifications

• Type: Mono/Stereo Tuner
• Tuning Bands: FM, MW
• Tuning Scale: Analogue
• Sensitivity: 1.5uV (FM), 300uV (MW)
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 80dB (FM), 55dB (MW)
• Distortion: 0.2% (FM)
• Selectivity: 85dB (FM), 50dB (MW)
• Frequency response: 20Hz to 15kHz (FM)
• Output: 650mV (FM), 200mV (MW)
• Semiconductors: 11 x IC, 11 x FET, 30 x transistors, 48 x diodes
• Dimensions: 453 x 155 x 390mm
• Weight: 9.3kg

Condition:

This tuner 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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