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Audio Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: MacGeek on July 16, 2011, 06:21:31 AM

Title: Unusual Pioneer receiver
Post by: MacGeek on July 16, 2011, 06:21:31 AM

I just came across a Pioneer SX 525 receiver.  Not normally a remarkable piece; however, the front panel is a champaign color, instead of the usual silver.  Also, the Pioneer logo in the upper left corner of the face plate is in brown instead of the usual black.  Has anyone ever come across anything similar, or maybe heard of any "special edition" products of this vintage?

Title: Re: Unusual Pioneer receiver
Post by: TNRabbit on July 16, 2011, 09:15:13 AM

Some their gear sold overseas had different color schemes.  This was what the SX-1250 look like in Europe:

(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg286/TNRabbit/20110408011103994.jpg)
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg286/TNRabbit/20110408011320505.jpg)

Title: Re: Unusual Pioneer receiver
Post by: Sir Thrift-a-Lot on July 16, 2011, 10:03:36 AM

Quote from: TNRabbit on July 16, 2011, 09:15:13 AM

Some their gear sold overseas had different color schemes.  This was what the SX-1250 look like in Europe:

(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg286/TNRabbit/20110408011103994.jpg)
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg286/TNRabbit/20110408011320505.jpg)

I want one!

Title: Re: Unusual Pioneer receiver
Post by: Kingman on July 16, 2011, 10:14:03 AM

That is one good looking SOB!!!!!!!  8) 8) 8)

Title: Re: Unusual Pioneer receiver
Post by: bmwr75 on July 16, 2011, 11:03:00 AM

Yep....most European Pioneer models were black-faced, instead of silver-faced.  But, they usually changed the model number too I think??????

Title: Re: Unusual Pioneer receiver
Post by: F1nut on July 16, 2011, 08:12:31 PM

Champagne colored faceplates are for the Asian market, Japan in this case.

Title: Re: Unusual Pioneer receiver
Post by: MacGeek on July 17, 2011, 01:24:14 PM

Interesting and thanks.  Do the Japenese use 120 volts and the same a/c plugs we use?  My 525 is ready to go, I just plugged it in and the power cord looks original.    I want one of those 1250s.

Title: Re: Unusual Pioneer receiver
Post by: TNRabbit on July 17, 2011, 11:15:19 PM

Quote from: F1nut on July 16, 2011, 08:12:31 PM

Champagne colored faceplates are for the Asian market, Japan in this case.

Quote from: bmwr75 on July 16, 2011, 11:03:00 AM

Yep....most European Pioneer models were black-faced, instead of silver-faced.  But, they usually changed the model number too I think??????

I think this one may have been sold as the SX-5500 or something like that; can't make out the pic exactly.

Title: Re: Unusual Pioneer receiver
Post by: F1nut on July 18, 2011, 03:10:31 AM

Quote from: MacGeek on July 17, 2011, 01:24:14 PM

Interesting and thanks.  Do the Japenese use 120 volts and the same a/c plugs we use?  My 525 is ready to go, I just plugged it in and the power cord looks original.    I want one of those 1250s.

The mains supply in Japan is 100 volts and part of the country is 50 cycles while the other is 60. The plugs and sockets pretty much look like the ones we use here except both blades are the same size.

Does yours say it is wired for 120V/60 cycle?

Title: Re: Unusual Pioneer receiver
Post by: MacGeek on July 18, 2011, 07:32:11 AM

The protection and main fuses note 125 volts.  The service manual notes five different configurations, two of which are 120 volts (USA and Canada) and this one fits those descriptions.  The other three configurations, per the service manual are 220 volts (Europe) and two versions of a 5 position selector for West Germany and "general export".  It sure looks like it was set up for 120 volts in North America.

Title: Re: Unusual Pioneer receiver
Post by: brando090 on July 22, 2011, 04:38:10 AM

Dayummmmm, where do i get a 1250 :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Title: Re: Unusual Pioneer receiver
Post by: brando090 on July 22, 2011, 04:55:09 AM

Quote from: TNRabbit on July 16, 2011, 09:15:13 AM

Some their gear sold overseas had different color schemes.  This was what the SX-1250 look like in Europe:

(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg286/TNRabbit/20110408011103994.jpg)
(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg286/TNRabbit/20110408011320505.jpg)

It's the SX-5590

Title: Re: Unusual Pioneer receiver
Post by: OconeeOrange on July 23, 2011, 04:09:45 PM

Pioneer stuff looks good, sold good, and to me it sounded good when not hooked to the wrong speakers.
Also, it was good bang for the buck and as vintage gear it still is.  Most the receivers had a bright sound that I prefer.

Title: Re: Unusual Pioneer receiver
Post by: brando090 on July 24, 2011, 02:24:44 AM

If anyone has to happen have one, and would like to sell it, please email me. Thanks