Pioneer SX-1250 Flagship Stereo Receiver – Professionally Restored – Custom Red Faceplate – 160WPC – 1-Year Warranty

The Pioneer SX-1250 is one of the most legendary stereo receivers ever produced during the golden age of Japanese hi-fi. Introduced in 1976 as one of Pioneer's flagship models, it quickly earned a reputation for exceptional power, outstanding reliability, and beautifully balanced analog sound.

Delivering 160 watts per channel into 8 ohms, the SX-1250 offers effortless dynamics, deep controlled bass, rich midrange, and smooth, detailed highs. Its oversized power supply, massive heat sinks, and heavy-duty construction allow it to drive demanding vintage loudspeakers with remarkable authority.

This particular receiver has been professionally restored by HQaudios and features a unique custom red aluminum faceplate. The red finish gives the receiver a striking custom appearance while preserving the original Pioneer layout, controls, meters, knobs, chassis, and classic wood cabinet.

Professionally Restored by HQaudios

This receiver has undergone extensive servicing and restoration, including:

• Complete internal inspection and cleaning
• Power supply servicing
• Amplifier and driver board servicing
• Electrolytic capacitors replaced where required
• FM tuner signal repaired and verified
• Bias and DC Offset adjusted to factory specifications
• Controls, switches, and potentiometers cleaned with DeoxIT
• RCA inputs and speaker terminals cleaned
• Headphone output tested
• Extensive operational testing
• Final quality-control inspection

Our goal is to preserve the original Pioneer sound while providing reliable long-term performance.

Cosmetic Condition

Overall cosmetic condition is excellent for its age.

The receiver features a professionally refinished custom red aluminum faceplate with beautifully restored lettering.

The wood cabinet presents very well and complements the custom finish nicely.

Minor age-related cosmetic marks may still be present, as expected for vintage equipment. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description.

Sound Character

The SX-1250 remains one of the finest vintage receivers ever built.

Expect:

• Deep, powerful bass
• Rich, natural midrange
• Smooth detailed highs
• Excellent stereo imaging
• Huge dynamic headroom
• Effortless control of difficult speaker loads

Whether you're listening to classic rock, jazz, blues, orchestral recordings, or vinyl, the SX-1250 delivers the unmistakable warmth and authority that made Pioneer famous.

Features

• 160 Watts per channel into 8Ω
• Flagship Pioneer receiver
• Custom Red Aluminum Faceplate
• Original wood cabinet
• FM / AM tuner
• Dual analog meters
• MM Phono inputs
• AUX input
• Tape monitor loops
• Pre Out / Power In
• Three speaker outputs
• Headphone output
• Loudness control
• Bass & Treble controls
• High and Low filters
• Massive power transformer
• Heavy-duty heat sink construction

Specifications

Model: Pioneer SX-1250

Type: Stereo Receiver

Power Output: 160 Watts per Channel (8Ω)

Frequency Response: 10Hz – 50kHz

Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.1%

Damping Factor: 30

Inputs

• Phono 1
• Phono 2
• AUX
• Tape 1
• Tape 2

Outputs

• Pre Out
• Power In
• Headphones
• Three Speaker Outputs

Dimensions

21.89 × 18.29 × 7.34 inches

Weight

Approximately 64.4 lbs (29.2 kg)

Year: 1976

Suggested Pairings

Speakers

• Pioneer HPM-100
• Pioneer HPM-150
• JBL L100
• JBL L112
• Klipsch Cornwall
• Klipsch Heresy
• Tannoy Monitor Series
• AR-3a

Turntables

• Pioneer PL-530
• Pioneer PL-570
• Technics SL-1200
• Thorens TD-160

Tape Decks

• Pioneer CT-F Series
• TEAC A-2300
• Akai GX Series

Video Demonstration Available

Interested in hearing this receiver before purchasing?

Send us a message and we'll gladly provide a video demonstration showing its sound quality and major operating functions.

Included

• Pioneer SX-1250 Stereo Receiver
• Installed Wood Cabinet
• Attached U.S. Power Cord

Warranty

This receiver includes our 1-Year Warranty against eligible operational defects under normal use.

If you have any setup or operating questions after delivery, we're always happy to help.

Shipping

The SX-1250 is an extremely heavy flagship receiver.

It will be professionally packed using heavy-duty protective materials with full insurance and tracking to help ensure safe delivery.

Trade-In Program

Looking to upgrade?

We accept trade-ins on many vintage receivers, amplifiers, speakers, turntables, cassette decks, and reel-to-reel machines. Contact us with details of your equipment for an evaluation.

Custom Services Available

HQaudios also offers:

• Vintage Audio Restoration
• Receiver & Amplifier Repair
• FM Tuner Alignment
• Professional Recapping
• Custom Aluminum Faceplates
• Custom Wood Cabinets
• Cosmetic Refinishing

Please contact us for pricing and availability.

Combo Discount

Purchase this receiver together with another eligible item from our inventory and receive an instant $100 combo discount. Contact us before purchasing for details.

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Professionally Restored by HQaudios – Fully Tested – Backed by Our 1-Year Warranty.