Hello, I have an old SX-1600 stereo receiver that has a short in it. Shipped off once already to be fixed. It worked ok for about a year. Now, it's doing the same thing. Don't know where to send it to. What I'd really like is a new one, but one that will run my Kenwood KD-491F turntable. Have asked Pioneer for help twice, with no response. Any suggestions appreciated. KB

Hi again,

Glad to be of assistance and appreciate the rating.

Here are some additional information that might be of help to you.

I was made to understand that the Pioneer SX-1600 is prone to speaker output problems which could either be:
1. the speaker relay (protection); and/or
2. the amp, STK4191II Stereo Module.

Either should be relatively easy to work on and perhaps you can try the services of a locally available qualified electronic technician since the repairs would not be too specialized. The service manual may be of help (or at least a schematic , they may be downloaded from http://www.epanorama.rackhost.net/schema..." target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >here and http://www.epanorama.rackhost.net/schema..." target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >here).

Cheers.
Hi again,

Glad to be of assistance and appreciate the rating.

Here are some additional information that might be of help to you.

I was made to understand that the Pioneer SX-1600 is prone to speaker output problems which could either be:
1. the speaker relay (protection); and/or
2. the amp, STK4191II Stereo Module.

Either should be relatively easy to work on and perhaps you can try the services of a locally available qualified electronic technician since the repairs would not be too specialized. The service manual may be of help (or at least a schematic , they may be downloaded from here and here).

Cheers.

Appreciate the additional information you posted here.

Possible choices are (keeping in mind that the power output should be
less if not equal to 100 watts and a turntable/phono input):

i. Onkyo TX-8522 Stereo Receiver;

ii. Yamaha RX-397 100 Watt Natural Sound AM/FM Stereo Receiver;

iii. Sony STR DE695 AV receiver;

iv. Teac AG-790 200 Watt Stereo Receiver;

v. Denon AVR 888 - AV receiver - 7.1 channel.



Some of the above also includes feature(s) to hook up to your video system. Some may even require a fifth speaker (subwoofer).



Incidentally, you can also choose another brand/model even without a
turntable/phono input. As initially posted, a turntable/phone to line
level pre-amplifier is only required. Here are some examples:

a. XP200 Turntable Preamp - Nano Series;

b. Pyle® Pro PP999 Phono Preamplifier;

c. Pro-Ject Phono Box Turntable Preamplifier;

d. Radial J33 RIAA Turntable Preamp Direct Box



Good luck with your project.


Appreciate the additional information you posted here.

Possible choices are (keeping in mind that the power output should be less if not equal to 100 watts and a turntable/phono input):
i. Onkyo TX-8522 Stereo Receiver;
ii. Yamaha RX-397 100 Watt Natural Sound AM/FM Stereo Receiver;
iii. Sony STR DE695 AV receiver;
iv. Teac AG-790 200 Watt Stereo Receiver;
v. Denon AVR 888 - AV receiver - 7.1 channel.

Some of the above also includes feature(s) to hook up to your video system. Some may even require a fifth speaker (subwoofer).

Incidentally, you can also choose another brand/model even without a turntable/phono input. As initially posted, a turntable/phone to line level pre-amplifier is only required. Here are some examples:
a. XP200 Turntable Preamp - Nano Series;
b. Pyle® Pro PP999 Phono Preamplifier;
c. Pro-Ject Phono Box Turntable Preamplifier;
d. Radial J33 RIAA Turntable Preamp Direct Box

Good luck with your project.