PIONEER SX-1280--REPAIR SERVICE--FULL CLEANUP AND ADJUSTMENT--PERFORMANCE CHECK
NOTICE-----NOTICE-----READ THIS FIRST!!! Please read the entire listing before purchasing or sending questions. This listing is for service on your unit that you ship to me. The pictures are examples, they are not items for sale. Notice also the note at the end of the description regarding packing and shipping charges. Thank you. Your Pioneer SX-1280 is a real prize, but it isn't living up to its reputation. It might be out altogether or it might be marginal in some way. In any event, it is in bad need of a good cleanup. You are unsure how to proceed as service options are confusing, and you cannot trust just anyone to work on your aging treasure. Vintage pieces are different from more recent gear so you need someone who specializes in vintage audio. My company was under contract with Pioneer to service these when they came out. They are familiar! This listing offers precisely the service you need. The idea is to take the mystery out of the process. The condition of old receivers varies greatly, so the trick is to get a handle on just what is needed, and that is exactly what we do. 1Clean it up. You can't work on a dirty unit so the first thing to do is to blow out all the dirt, or more severe cleaning if needed. Next, the switches, controls, and tuning capacitor are carefully cleaned and deoxidized. A lot of problems are solved by thorough cleaning. 2Alignments. If the baby is electronically sound, meaning it comes up and plays, it is necessary to check power supply voltages, amplifier bias and offset, and tuner alignment. Adjustments are made where necessary. 3Performance verification. At this point in the process, you can tell how close the unit is to spec performance. These would include amplifier power and distortion, tuner performance, and signal to noise. The unit is also inspected for any parts or conditions that are marginal or likely to fail. Finally I like to run the unit for a day or two to determine that it is performing well over time and has no intermittent issues. When all of this is complete, sometimes we are done and it can go back onto your shelf. If there are outright defects or any other recommendations, I will contact you and explain your options in detail. You may then decide how to proceed. STANDARD PACKING I pack a lot of stuff. I have good success with my packing and encourage you to do it this way. First is the bubble wrap. Use the larger bubble in 24 inch widths. Wrap the unit four times, turning it each time so you get the long way and then the short way. This gives you good overlap. Tape it tightly. It should be like a cocoon. The unit then goes into the inner box, fill voids with additional bubble wrap or peanuts. The inner box goes into the outer box with packing peanuts in between. Be sure to put in enough peanuts so the inner box will not move around in transit. Tape well, insure the package. Ship prepaid to: Circle Stereo 100 Commons Rd. Suite 7 #367 Dripping Springs, TX 78620 Note that the listing carries a shipping charge of $1.00. This is because eBay requires something in the shipping field. Actual return shipping charges will depend upon the size and weight of the box and the return postal code, and is calculated upon the return. Inner box…………24x24x12 Outer box………...30x30x16 Both boxes should be heavy duty, double corrugated is greatly preferred. It should be against the law to run a 1280 at less than optimum condition, I shall be pleased to help you to clear your name. Thanks
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NOTICE—–NOTICE—–READ THIS FIRST!!! Please read the entire listing before purchasing or sending questions. This listing is for service on your unit that you ship to me. The pictures are examples, they are not items for sale. Notice also the note at the end of the description regarding packing and shipping charges. Thank you. Your Pioneer SX-1280 is a real prize, but it isn’t living up to its reputation. It might be out altogether or it might be marginal in some way. In any event, it is in bad need of a good cleanup. You are unsure how to proceed as service options are confusing, and you cannot trust just anyone to work on your aging treasure. Vintage pieces are different from more recent gear so you need someone who specializes in vintage audio. My company was under contract with Pioneer to service these when they came out. They are familiar! This listing offers precisely the service you need. The idea is to take the mystery out of the process. The condition of old receivers varies greatly, so the trick is to get a handle on just what is needed, and that is exactly what we do. 1Clean it up. You can’t work on a dirty unit so the first thing to do is to blow out all the dirt, or more severe cleaning if needed. Next, the switches, controls, and tuning capacitor are carefully cleaned and deoxidized. A lot of problems are solved by thorough cleaning. 2Alignments. If the baby is electronically sound, meaning it comes up and plays, it is necessary to check power supply voltages, amplifier bias and offset, and tuner alignment. Adjustments are made where necessary. 3Performance verification. At this point in the process, you can tell how close the unit is to spec performance. These would include amplifier power and distortion, tuner performance, and signal to noise. The unit is also inspected for any parts or conditions that are marginal or likely to fail. Finally I like to run the unit for a day or two to determine that it is performing well over time and has no intermittent issues. When all of this is complete, sometimes we are done and it can go back onto your shelf. If there are outright defects or any other recommendations, I will contact you and explain your options in detail. You may then decide how to proceed. STANDARD PACKING I pack a lot of stuff. I have good success with my packing and encourage you to do it this way. First is the bubble wrap. Use the larger bubble in 24 inch widths. Wrap the unit four times, turning it each time so you get the long way and then the short way. This gives you good overlap. Tape it tightly. It should be like a cocoon. The unit then goes into the inner box, fill voids with additional bubble wrap or peanuts. The inner box goes into the outer box with packing peanuts in between. Be sure to put in enough peanuts so the inner box will not move around in transit. Tape well, insure the package. Ship prepaid to: Circle Stereo 100 Commons Rd. Suite 7 #367 Dripping Springs, TX 78620 Note that the listing carries a shipping charge of $1.00. This is because eBay requires something in the shipping field. Actual return shipping charges will depend upon the size and weight of the box and the return postal code, and is calculated upon the return. Inner box…………24x24x12 Outer box…………30x30x16 Both boxes should be heavy duty, double corrugated is greatly preferred. It should be against the law to run a 1280 at less than optimum condition, I shall be pleased to help you to clear your name. Thanks
