Pioneer SX-950 Stereo Receiver- Vintage Audio Review Episode #186

In this episode I look at the performance, small repair & features of a Pioneer SX-950AM/FM Stereo Receiver. Email your question(s) to: VintageAudioReview@proton.me 00:00 Introduction 03:00 “Tour” 06:30 THD/SNR 8/4ohms 5w 07:51 THD/SNR 8ohms 1w 08:10 Max Power & Harmonics (8ohms) 09:12 Max Power & Harmonics (4ohms) 09:51 THD vs Freq & Output Power 8ohms 10:24 Damping Factor 10:46 Frequency Response 8/4ohms 12:24 Crosstalk 12:57 Multitone 13:09 IMD 13:58 System Noise 14:45 AMP section THD/SNR & Freq Response 8ohms 5w 16:19 PRE AMP section THD/SNR & Freq Response 17:59 Tone Controls 18:47 Phono THD/SNR & Frequency Response 20:05 Phase/Risetime 21:14 Listening & Final Comments