This is the perfect piece for someone starting out in the HiFi hobby. It has a few minor blemishes, but it's a solidly restored 50year old piece of audio history. The SX-434 will enhance any audio enthusiast's collection with its blend of vintage charm and dependable performance, delivering a rich, warm sound signature typical of 1970s hi-fi equipment. It features a straightforward interface with robust tuning capabilities and a built-in phono preamplifier, ideal for someone looking to experience the full-bodied vinyl analog sound in a compact and stylish package.
- Production
- 1974-76
- Serial No.
- UH3920016T
- Restoration
- Replaced filter capacitors
- Replaced capacitors in power supply
- Replaced capacitors in amplifier section
- Replaced dial pointer, meter, and stereo lamps with LEDs
- Refreshed the cabinet
- Disassembled and cleaned all control contacts
- Factory Specs
Tuning range: FM, MW
Power output: 15 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 30Hz to 25kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.8%
Damping factor: 25
Input sensitivity: 10mV (mic), 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (DIN), 150mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio: 65dB (mic), 70dB (MM), 90dB (line)
Output: 150mV (line), 30mV (DIN)
Speaker load impedance: 4Ω to 16Ω
Semiconductors: 1 x FET, 3 x IC, 27 x transistors, 13 x diodes
Dimensions: 430 x 140 x 347mm
Weight: 8.1kg
- The History of Pioneer
- Pioneer was founded by Nozomu Matsumoto in 1938 in Tokyo as a radio and speaker repair shop. In December 1953 Mr. Nozomu Matsumoto succeeded in developing the first domestic dynamic speaker made of original parts. It was named A-8 and marketed in Japan under the Pioneer brand. It later became the origin of the HiFi ...
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- Liner Notes
The SX-434 is Pioneer's budget priced FM/MW stereo receiver.
It features a high performance FM front end with low noise FET and 3-gang frequency linear variable capacitor. Phase linear ceramic filters and an IC in the FM IF section provide high selectivity of 60dB.
Other features include click stop tone controls, 2 pairs of speaker terminals and a headphone socket.
- Stock No.
- 8470872162525
This is the perfect piece for someone starting out in the HiFi hobby. It has a few minor blemishes, but it's a solidly restored 50year old piece of audio history. The SX-434 will enhance any audio enthusiast's collection with its blend of vintage charm and dependable performance, delivering a rich, warm sound signature typical of 1970s hi-fi equipment. It features a straightforward interface with robust tuning capabilities and a built-in phono preamplifier, ideal for someone looking to experience the full-bodied vinyl analog sound in a compact and stylish package.
Production
1974-76
Serial No.
UH3920016T
Restoration
- Replaced filter capacitors
- Replaced capacitors in power supply
- Replaced capacitors in amplifier section
- Replaced dial pointer, meter, and stereo lamps with LEDs
- Refreshed the cabinet
- Disassembled and cleaned all control contacts
Factory Specs
Tuning range: FM, MW
Power output: 15 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 30Hz to 25kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.8%
Damping factor: 25
Input sensitivity: 10mV (mic), 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (DIN), 150mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio: 65dB (mic), 70dB (MM), 90dB (line)
Output: 150mV (line), 30mV (DIN)
Speaker load impedance: 4Ω to 16Ω
Semiconductors: 1 x FET, 3 x IC, 27 x transistors, 13 x diodes
Dimensions: 430 x 140 x 347mm
Weight: 8.1kg
The History of Pioneer
Pioneer was founded by Nozomu Matsumoto in 1938 in Tokyo as a radio and speaker repair shop. In December 1953 Mr. Nozomu Matsumoto succeeded in developing the first domestic dynamic speaker made of original parts. It was named A-8 and marketed in Japan under the Pioneer brand. It later became the origin of the HiFi ...
[ Read More ]
Liner Notes
The SX-434 is Pioneer's budget priced FM/MW stereo receiver.
It features a high performance FM front end with low noise FET and 3-gang frequency linear variable capacitor. Phase linear ceramic filters and an IC in the FM IF section provide high selectivity of 60dB.
Other features include click stop tone controls, 2 pairs of speaker terminals and a headphone socket.
Stock No.
8470872162525
