Will this ABANDONED eBay Pioneer SX-750 make sound?

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  • čas přidán 14. 04. 2022
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    I've done it again, folks. I've purchased the worst PIONEER receiver on eBay! I bought this unit advertised as untested so I really had no idea what I was getting myself into.
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Komentáře • 126

  • @JacobFrey
    @JacobFrey Před 2 lety +43

    I'm always amazed at people's ability to sell something to somebody without even making the effort to wipe it down with a paper towel. Nice pickup - looking forward to seeing you go through it.

    • @SMFJose
      @SMFJose Před 2 lety +3

      Sometimes I don’t have paper to clean my ass…

    • @branhicks
      @branhicks Před rokem +1

      I recently purchased a JVC receiver in the same condition. I could never.

  • @eddyrocks
    @eddyrocks Před 2 lety +12

    Imo these Pioneer 50 and 80 series of receivers are some of the most beautiful in the world, I just absolutely adore the look of them and I can't wait to see this one returned to it's former glory, I'd kill to have one someday.

  • @sa8die
    @sa8die Před 2 lety +4

    the rug really ties the room together,.,.

  • @kenmcmillen7212
    @kenmcmillen7212 Před 2 lety +8

    SX-750 is one of my favs. When working properly they have a nice warm sound and plenty of power. Start with a good cleaning and spray the switches and knobs. they sell recap kits for this model. Well worth the work in my opinion.

    • @quad1000
      @quad1000 Před 2 lety +1

      You're telling this guy how to go about restoring a receiver? lol

  • @ericbachmann8037
    @ericbachmann8037 Před 2 lety +14

    Yeah, as said, looks like a good candidate for a power wash !! LOL :)

  • @javaking1000
    @javaking1000 Před 2 lety +7

    Great basic diagnostic video for unknown receiver. I personally would have hit the controls with some contact cleaner BEFORE I started testing, no sense wasting time diagnosing a bad channel when it's just dirty controls!

  • @TorontoJon
    @TorontoJon Před 2 lety +4

    0:10 The best part is that Dollar Tree box and your cat knows it. Haha! If anyone can fix that Pioneer, you certainly can. I have confidence in you. :)

  • @erikdenhouter
    @erikdenhouter Před 2 lety +16

    That hum is a power supply hum (filter caps probably), not a ground hum.

    • @electronicengineer
      @electronicengineer Před 2 lety +4

      The center vertical PCB has four (4) low voltage, differential power rail electrolytic capacitors that are dried up. I had the same exact issue with my Pioneer SX-750, except the AC hum on my unit was much worse. The ESR of the electrolytic capacitors was through the roof. The large, high voltage, electrolytic capacitors are usually fine, btw. Fred

  • @Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez

    Clean and inspect. 1st step. Will not come in the house without getting dust blown out and the exterior dissinfected. Lysol wipes work great to cut smoke and grease. Then switches sprayed by default. Then power on. I spay each board induvidually with electronics cleaner and scrub with various brushes and collect residue with cotton swabs and micro cloths.

    • @drewkapper
      @drewkapper Před 2 lety +1

      I do a similar routine with any vintage gear I restore. Don’t understand bringing a filthy unit with 40 years of dirt and debris into the house.

  • @williammitchell3271
    @williammitchell3271 Před 2 lety +16

    When you finish fixing it up, test the amp with a little Bachman Turner Overdrive. I bet that unit played the hell out of "Takin Care of Business" when it was new.

    • @gioscervelo
      @gioscervelo Před 2 lety +5

      Then play "Blue Collar "

    • @quad1000
      @quad1000 Před 2 lety +1

      @@gioscervelo Hilarious. Blue Collar is one of the most schizophrenic songs I've ever heard. And I like BTO a lot (it's not that big of a club).

    • @janicehopkins4432
      @janicehopkins4432 Před 2 lety

      Apparently, he liked your suggestion!

  • @reinkansman1081
    @reinkansman1081 Před 2 lety +2

    Love the Sadie shake on the tripod. You do get yourself into some unique projects

  • @tf7274
    @tf7274 Před 2 lety +2

    I've bought a few "dead" units at garage sales and such...compressed air lightly for dust...then 40 turns on each switch and finally deoxit. Turn on and wait for smoke. Then tuner to see if it locks stereo. And finally speakers...speakers that I won't miss if they pop. If all goes well it's a wash and picture time...

  • @martyjewell5683
    @martyjewell5683 Před 2 lety +2

    As vintage receivers go, this SX-750 ain't half bad. Healthy power, bidirectional dubbing, nice looks (when clean) and good specs. Just never liked the power and speakers on the same switch like the SX-650, 550 and 450. It does have a muting circuit for speaker protection. An old friend had this SX-750 driving EPI-200B speakers and sound was impressive. Hats off to you for this project, I ain't got the patience (or knowledge) to tackle this.

    • @ronaldfriedline9297
      @ronaldfriedline9297 Před rokem +1

      I don't like power/speaker switch combo either. What a dumb design.

  • @jasonw6688
    @jasonw6688 Před 2 lety +4

    This was an awesome video and you make it easy to understand. I would love to see a video of you repairing this stereo and making it all purty again. ✌🏻😁 That's great it's already in somewhat good shape too. Wish I knew how to repair stereos; I could buy ones in poor shape and flip em.

  • @williamcobb6322
    @williamcobb6322 Před 2 lety

    Always enjoy your detective work! And your fixin routes!

  • @pauldow1648
    @pauldow1648 Před 2 lety +4

    Too the car wash we go.......
    Check the fuse.

  • @AlejandroGomez-yx1sg
    @AlejandroGomez-yx1sg Před 2 lety +3

    Looks like an interesting and worthy project. I own a Pioneer SX950 and just love it!!!! Greetings.

  • @Silent-Lucidity
    @Silent-Lucidity Před 2 lety +2

    As Rob Schneider once said, "You can do it!"

  • @SuperBigdanno
    @SuperBigdanno Před 2 lety +1

    My brother bought one of those brand new back in the day... LOTS OF POWER!! At less than half volume it would knock pictures of the wall of our old stone farm house. I have a "90 watt" Yamaha av receiver and its not even close at 3/4 volume to the old pioneer. Junk.
    That said I had a little Sansui 30 watt that amazed most with how clear and loud it was. I dont remember what model it was but from the early 80s and black.

  • @brunoprimas1483
    @brunoprimas1483 Před 2 lety +2

    On the power supply board, C17 & C18, (330uf 50v), will be tired. There's close to 50v running through them and their proximity to the hot transistors really wears them out. Upgrade to at least 63v and 105°c replacements. 👍

  • @multimood
    @multimood Před 2 lety

    Cool, You gave me hope about an SX-1250 I have that was in a barn. Sad shape but maybe I'll also get it to live again

  • @bukeksiansu2112
    @bukeksiansu2112 Před 2 lety

    I love old classic jazz as back ground music. It's very relaxing.

  • @chefbillybaroo2056
    @chefbillybaroo2056 Před 2 lety +2

    Not a bad day it works just needs work and some love, enjoy your show

  • @journeyon1983
    @journeyon1983 Před rokem

    That is incredible bass sound coming from my headphones from that Pioneer SX-750 receiver.

  • @zulumax1
    @zulumax1 Před 2 lety +2

    That is defiantly 120 Hertz power supply hum. More likely the smaller capacitors for the preamp power supply. For some reason they only put 85c rated caps in those positions typically and are prone to fail. Yes, please diagnose this one. You got my curiosity peaked now.

  • @donaldhoot7741
    @donaldhoot7741 Před 2 lety +1

    I had one back in the day. It was OK for the time. I know this one wasn't mine because I stripped it down for parts!! Great video!

    • @markcraven8386
      @markcraven8386 Před rokem

      I wish I still had mine. My apartment was broken into and along with the 750 went my DLK speakers my turntable, cass deck, equalizer and CD player. Oh, lest I forget, about 1200 dollars in CDs. Not what one expects to return home from work to discover.
      Before that fateful day, I had moved more than a few times even out of state and my system came through it all, never giving me one moment of grief. A true workhorse that could rival Gabriel's trumpet.

  • @michaelgelunas1113
    @michaelgelunas1113 Před rokem

    I got one of those from my uncle & man that thing was so fookin loud. I used it in the early 00's & it still slammed but had crackling issues w the pots sounding a lot like the one you hooked up. One night I was listening to something low & quiet when I swear I heard a thunderbolt right next to me which scared my dog so bad she jumped, yelped & shit all at the same time. The noise came from the Pioneer and it stopped working right then. There was no smoke. I cleaned up the shit.

  • @appealingpit
    @appealingpit Před rokem +1

    My dad had one, worked for 30 years plus. Sold because didn’t use no more.

  • @KeyserTheRedBeard
    @KeyserTheRedBeard Před 2 lety +2

    spectacular content AH-Fix-It. I broke the thumbs up on your video. Keep on up the superior work.

  • @paulb4uk
    @paulb4uk Před 2 lety +2

    I bought a psares and repairs 1979 kenwood 3010 it looked a mess after cleaning it and new front glass cut from a picture frame glass and some wood effect vinyl it looks really good .

  • @beckydupree8794
    @beckydupree8794 Před rokem +1

    When I was a kid, I had a pioneer SA 7500. I wish I had not let that amp get away from me. May one of these I’ll buy one off of eBay just for old time sake.

  • @PhuckHue2
    @PhuckHue2 Před 2 lety

    After recap no more hum. Great find

  • @donaldhoot7741
    @donaldhoot7741 Před 2 lety +1

    I had a Pioneer receiver/amp that I thought was dead. I just took the cover off and cleaned the crud. She fired right back up. I assumed some of the crud was actually changing the resistance between componenents. Who knows I still use it.

  • @rickcrawford7307
    @rickcrawford7307 Před rokem

    Is the fix video out yet? Can't wait. Lol. Love this stuff

  • @williammitchell3271
    @williammitchell3271 Před 2 lety

    Looks like it was left uncovered in a garage or attic for a decade or so. Lots of cleanup, but you might have a little treasure when you are done. And no downside. Have fun.

  • @ewhibs
    @ewhibs Před 2 lety +2

    Hi, what aux cable do u use for testing sound from your iPhone? Thx, can’t wait to see this one.

  • @helveticaman204
    @helveticaman204 Před 2 lety +2

    Geez, you could plant potatoes in there!

  • @videoproboston2450
    @videoproboston2450 Před 2 lety +5

    Off to the carwash!

  • @Dixler683
    @Dixler683 Před 2 lety +1

    I opened an ebay box from a seller, it had sticky syrup inside and as an added bonus…..cockroaches. Now every package I receive is opened outside and left to sit through one freezing winter before being cleaned OUTSIDE. After that I will bring it inside .

  • @orfescuhoratiu
    @orfescuhoratiu Před rokem

    i have sx-5560 the european equivalent of 750 but black , the power module full of intrerupted or dry capacitors !! Keep the good job !

  • @NeverTalkToCops1
    @NeverTalkToCops1 Před 2 lety +1

    Add a turntable, sprinkle sand on the vinyl, get some radio shack speakers, HIGH FIDELITY. Hee hee hee ha ha.

  • @dgillies5420
    @dgillies5420 Před 2 lety +1

    Time to try some Nevr-Dull on the aluminum areas that don't have writing ...

  • @timothyj1962
    @timothyj1962 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey! I had one of them! It served me well.

  • @multimood
    @multimood Před 7 měsíci +1

    I inherited an SX-1250 in a lot worse shape. I'm hoping to make it sing again and look new.

  • @davewallace8219
    @davewallace8219 Před rokem +1

    can repair parts be found for the pioneer sx 3700 3800 and 3900 recievers? thanks....great videos!

  • @davewallace8219
    @davewallace8219 Před rokem +1

    in the food industry we use lemon oil to polish stainless steel! test first ..to ensure the safety of the silk screened...letters good videos! thanks....

  • @darrylhubbard931
    @darrylhubbard931 Před 2 lety

    Dude! Very interesting! I'm hooked.... Cheers!

  • @srflow2
    @srflow2 Před 2 lety +4

    Will you sell it when it’s up and running?

  • @j.t.cooper2963
    @j.t.cooper2963 Před rokem +1

    Looks like it was in a room where a mass murder occurred.

  • @karaDee2363
    @karaDee2363 Před 2 lety +1

    Don't know what you paid for it but probably got it at a great price. I think you're ahead of the game seeing that all the knobs and switches are there. All it needs is a really good cleaning, and as far as the cabinet goes, I would just make a new one.. I'm sure that after you go through it, it'll be a great receiver.

    • @NeverTalkToCops1
      @NeverTalkToCops1 Před 2 lety +1

      He paid $1289.00 for it. Trust me, I track this nonsense for a living.

    • @andrewmtreat
      @andrewmtreat Před 2 lety +2

      @@NeverTalkToCops1 Wow...seems high?

  • @nickfrench7372
    @nickfrench7372 Před 2 lety

    What,s the other stereo amplifier sitting on it,s side to the left of the bench?

  • @davewallace8219
    @davewallace8219 Před rokem +1

    can processor chips be found for the pioneer sx 3900 recievers!

  • @HunterSkowronPDX
    @HunterSkowronPDX Před 2 lety +5

    you know the L is silent in folks, right?

    • @sa8die
      @sa8die Před 2 lety +1

      perhaps he is exaggerating the L sound for effect,.,.,.buuuut lets not engage or provoke the L word? ,.,.,.words and sounds together. (maybe he is from NJ),.,.idk they have high taxes there,.,

    • @johnglover8419
      @johnglover8419 Před 2 lety +2

      Haha I was thinking the same thing. I guess it's his channel he can say however he wants. I still enjoy the content no matter how he says folks.....

    • @sa8die
      @sa8die Před 2 lety +1

      @@johnglover8419 he just might be toyin' with us,.,we will never know,.lol

  • @gmp7053
    @gmp7053 Před rokem

    I'd love to see this one fixed!!!

  • @makelikeatree1696
    @makelikeatree1696 Před rokem +1

    My SX 750 was stolen in the fall of 1979. Maybe this is it!

  • @mclovinpo
    @mclovinpo Před rokem +1

    I found a clesner working model of this baby for 10$ at the thrift it sounds amazing the 737 or 747

  • @marcelinopagsanjan6959

    New subscriber sir from the philippines..thanks for sharing..

  • @harjonoharoen5186
    @harjonoharoen5186 Před 2 lety

    thanks always watching your nice videos....from indonesia

  • @branhicks
    @branhicks Před rokem

    I owned the same model many years ago. It worked great until it warmed up. Then it would produce a thunderstorm of crackels and the protection relay would throw bright sparks

  • @aaroncranston6934
    @aaroncranston6934 Před 2 lety +2

    Carwash! Carwash! Carwash! :D

  • @davidmorgen4558
    @davidmorgen4558 Před 2 lety

    What do think of G.R. Research ?

  • @ItsaRomethingeveryday

    Liked, looks like it was stored in a very dirty place, nice receiver really

  • @greenlanternseven
    @greenlanternseven Před rokem

    Yellow metal = cigerettes that 750 uses Sanyo chip output stages that can be upgraded to a PNP NPN transistor s in a kit form

  • @gioscervelo
    @gioscervelo Před 2 lety

    Everyone's favorite song. Nice

  • @reinhardengling2227
    @reinhardengling2227 Před 2 lety +1

    Viel Spass mit dem Teil.

  • @michaelaue7411
    @michaelaue7411 Před 2 lety +4

    What's the cats name, he's hard to see when on the rug .

    • @mankepoot9440
      @mankepoot9440 Před 2 lety +2

      It is thinking: that is going to be my box soon.

  • @K-Effect
    @K-Effect Před 2 lety

    Time to get out the pressure washer

  • @sergiomontes5534
    @sergiomontes5534 Před 2 lety +1

    Just bought one myself a week ago, also heard it was made in 1976 the year I was born is it true!?

  • @daveoswald5375
    @daveoswald5375 Před 2 lety +3

    Is that blood smear on the face plate?

  • @Joao.neto1974
    @Joao.neto1974 Před 2 lety

    Eu queria comprar um dessa geração, mas tenho medo de ser taxado aqui na alfândega brasileira , e ficar muito caro , mas aprecio seu vídeo, grato, obrigado.

  • @peterjmcgee4680
    @peterjmcgee4680 Před 2 lety

    they sure the hell didn't pack it very well where ever you board from that packing job is terrible I would have sent it back just the way it looked coming from the box and I do the same thing you do I buy them when they not working and I put them back together and make them work properly I go through them from top to bottom and replace everything that needs to be replaced and I make them work like they were new and then they moved them on to a proper home

  • @johnlomasney
    @johnlomasney Před 9 měsíci

    Love old audio gear

  • @andreykrasehin2823
    @andreykrasehin2823 Před 2 lety

    Я просто тащусь от дизайна 70-х !

  • @carpo719
    @carpo719 Před 2 lety +1

    I have that same model and the same strip came off of the top LOL

    • @Burritosuupreme
      @Burritosuupreme Před 2 lety +1

      Same here. I guess the worker in charge of that strip was morally opposed to using enough glue.

  • @garyslomczynski6579
    @garyslomczynski6579 Před 2 lety

    My Advent Loud speakers whould sound outstanding!! Along with my Bose speakers!!!

  • @Camboge
    @Camboge Před 11 měsíci +1

    I got one for 10 dollars. Works!

  • @appealingpit
    @appealingpit Před 2 lety

    My dad had the exact reciever

  • @davidkastin4240
    @davidkastin4240 Před 2 lety +1

    Looks like it's from the 70s.

  • @deanvall3784
    @deanvall3784 Před 11 měsíci +1

    what kind of swine had this before i would never buy it in that condition the previous owner should of at least wipe it clean for decency.

  • @billmcdonald4335
    @billmcdonald4335 Před rokem

    Off to the carwash, eh?

  • @PioneerGuy581
    @PioneerGuy581 Před 2 lety

    these units take forver to do.

  • @insolentstickleback3266
    @insolentstickleback3266 Před 2 lety +1

    It is indeed a filthy beast. I am looking forward to you vanquishing the demon, that is spewing this unrighteousness hum upon your bench. The power of Deoxit will compel it!

  • @mikepxg6406
    @mikepxg6406 Před 7 měsíci

    Yes.

  • @consertosvintage7961
    @consertosvintage7961 Před rokem

    Exelente aparelho tenho o sx 680 gosto muito 👏👏👏

  • @jayantamondal4938
    @jayantamondal4938 Před 2 lety

    Very old models make sound like old people . But it can be restored if damaged parts available in the market . I'm also a hobbits from India, Kolkata . All the best .

  • @erickmorales3021
    @erickmorales3021 Před 2 lety

    Saludos desde Perú. Te admiro.

  • @davewallace8219
    @davewallace8219 Před rokem

    is this gonna go to the car wash?

  • @user-nk4zk5wv3i
    @user-nk4zk5wv3i Před 2 lety

    Хубава машина наистина а откъде сте?

  • @AudioElectronicsChicago

    another project :)

  • @peterjmcgee4680
    @peterjmcgee4680 Před 2 lety

    first of all the person that owned it was a smoker they also might have had it bug infestation or the person that handled it I had very greasy fingers maybe this was inside of a restaurant one of those greasy-spoon places where they were cooking Burgers all the time and it was all kinds of goop on the guy's hands that were operating it that's why the front looks so bad I don't know it really looks like somebody had greasy hands or operating it all the time what was found in the garbage dump

  • @DG-uw6wx
    @DG-uw6wx Před 2 lety +2

    Records stored flat.....

  • @ibleebinU
    @ibleebinU Před 2 lety +1

    What are you...a glutton for punishment?

  • @chaplieval
    @chaplieval Před 2 lety

    Счастье пришло, но в ужасном состоянии.

  • @lizichell2
    @lizichell2 Před 2 lety

    Maggie's and cat 😸😸

  • @user-iq4xs2xj4e
    @user-iq4xs2xj4e Před 2 lety +1

    Состояние ужасное....

  • @skyblinked
    @skyblinked Před 2 lety

    Power wash it

  • @SMFJose
    @SMFJose Před 2 lety

    Great 👍 Sound sucks

  • @richardroach5866
    @richardroach5866 Před rokem

    before you power it up!!! blow it out first!!!!!!! please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @user-fr9jo2nb9w
    @user-fr9jo2nb9w Před 2 lety

    Bad and old