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Pioneer SX-1050: worth repairing?

My Pioneer SX-1050 will cost about $350 to repair; one of the channels is shot. Is it worth it? Will it cover my Audio Physic Virgos? Its rated at 120 watts/channel. The Pioneer SX series have superb FM sensitivity; my old SX 750 can pick up college stations from my Boston suburban home; 3 high end tuners couldnt.
mythtrip
rwwear
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Check this out:
COMPLETE-RESTORATION-PIONEER-SX-1050
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nrenter
766 posts
 
If it's in great shape physically / cosmetically, I'd have it completely restored. I have a SX-1250 that's been completely restored, and I think it's an awesome piece of hardware.
ricktpt
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Unqualified yes, unless there's an unobtainium issue. One of the x50 series strengths is that it's not as dependent on "proprietary" parts as the later (but arguably cleaner sounding) x80 series. I like both, the x50 series has very (negligibly) slightly heavier shielding, mainly around the FM boards, and other than that, between the two, it's pretty much 100% personal preference. The 3x00 series (after the x80 series) is NOT the same deal though. Those all run hotter than a Saturday Night Special and the build quality is significantly lighter. They sound okay, but are featherweights in current/voltage "slam" department. Hurt your eyes pretty, though........
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