Thread: Sx-1980

After owning this monster for a short time I have to say that it works fine, but the box is not mint, no manual and the prices on e-bay dropped significantly. I have seen a few sold for barely above my purchase price in somewhat better condition. I will still have to do A/B with the 1250, but I am not sure that the "deal" was as good as I thougth. At any rate thanks for all the comments and inputs.

Ooooops, different "Brookfield", this must be in the mid-lower Hudson valley, no? The area i was thinking is ~30 miles south of Utica. Sancho, keep the 1250 no matter what you do, IMO it's "the best" sounding receiver Pioneer made. 25 minutes away would sure make it a lot more tempting, and not an unreasonable distance to cover in case it fails the "in person" test.

Bowtie, I actually don't wonder about you all, I just had to be dramatic. I really do wish it were closer. So, if you bought it you would have failed huh? I have done a lot more impulsive and stupid things than this.

Congrats! Have you been able to reduce the price a bit?

Quote: Originally Posted by sancho22 Well I just got back from listening to it. All works fine but the Phono one which hums - is it possible that there is some MC/MM issue with the TT we used and the phono 1? One of the rear rubber bumpers is missing, has a cracked glass and the top is a bit bent and will need re-spraying. It is mine I am picking it up tomorrow. Would it worth getting a nice Vintage Pioneer SG-9500 10 Band Graphic Equalizer...

The stereo lit will stay lit even if you select mono.

I don't have the money, despite it clearly being a winning investment. Figured it should go to somewhere here, assuming it isn't gone already, and it certainly might be. http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/ele/1449971981.html

I would consider that if I was closer.

Considering they have been going in the 3000.00 range on the 'Bay, thats cheap

killer deal.....