Pioneer SX-1250

[alexkerhead]

I managed to pic up a Pioneer sx-1250 on ebay working in good shape for $225+$60 shipping.
I know it has 165wpc, but has anyone had any experience with this receiver?

How do you think it will handle 4x L100s?

[Rolf]

I know it quite well. A "fair" price, if it is working ok.

Not 4 L100's. but 2. Remember much of the amps of that time does not like 4 Ohm's.

I managed to pic up a Pioneer sx-1250 on ebay working in good shape for $225+$60 shipping.
I know it has 165wpc, but has anyone had any experience with this receiver?

How do you think it will handle 4x L100s?

[pioneer]

I also have a SX1250 that I bought new that I stilll use with L100's. It is an excellent workhorse and will be a nice fit with the L100's although I only used it with two. I think it would handle 4 L100's without any problem. I would suggest that you take it apart (pretty easy) and give the switches a nice cleaning as mine got very scratchy over the years and some of the switches started to seize up. It has a decent tuner and you can easily uncouple the amp from the tuner/pre-amp section . Nice price

[alexkerhead]

I noticed the xx50 series has serious control problems like you said.
I deoxited my mother's sx-1250 a week ago(three hours of work, but I also cleaned inside and out as well), huge pain, but well worth it, at least I have some practice with that unit before I do mine.

[pocketchange]

I have SX1250's for torque and I have NO problem driving 2 pair of speakers.
For your comfort (and peace of mind) I'd suggest finding a good tech and having the bias checked as there are a few minor age related issues that may have to be delt with. A good idea is to keep an eye on the sinks and if the overload ever kicks on you will need to find a tech. Looking at the big caps would also be a good idea (and give you a chance to see if they are leaking).
Minor ooze is normal (an age related problem) and keep in mind if the unit is quiet and not humming or getting hot you most likely have a great piece of gear that will continue to give years of enjoyment.
FYI: The BIG Replacement caps are available..
PN's from Nickosan (SP) 36DA223F100CD2A (typically $150 for a set of 4)
Also: check the AudioKarma Forum - Pioneer thread- for info and look for threads from member EchoWars, he knows his stuff.
You stole this SX for what you paid, specially if it's clean.
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[Rolf]

I have SX1250's for torque and I have NO problem driving 2 pair of speakers.

You probably don't push it. Do so, and the transistors burn up.