Pioneer SX-950 Value & Price History
As of 2026-11-07, a Pioneer SX-950 has a market value at around $30. Based on 255 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is roughly flat over the last 92 days ($1,873 → $1,895).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | $1,873 | $2,297 | — |
| 2026-08-29 | $1,825 | $2,195 | $30 |
| 2026-09-05 | $1,825 | $2,223 | $30 |
| 2026-09-12 | $1,800 | $2,195 | $30 |
| 2026-09-19 | $1,800 | $2,399 | $30 |
| 2026-09-26 | $1,650 | $2,399 | $26 |
| 2026-10-03 | $1,650 | $2,399 | $25 |
| 2026-10-10 | $1,650 | $2,297 | $30 |
| 2026-10-17 | $1,650 | $2,399 | $30 |
| 2026-10-26 | $1,548 | $2,449 | $30 |
| 2026-11-02 | $1,498 | $2,449 | $30 |
| 2026-11-07 | $1,895 | $2,449 | $30 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1976–1978 |
| Power output | 85 wpc (8 ohms) |
| Type | Receiver |
| Brand | Pioneer |
| Original MSRP | 600 (1976) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$3,300 today |
| Market value (sold) | $30 |
Buying notes
85-watt SX receiver, chronically undervalued relative to the flagships. Same build quality as the higher-power models, lower price because it lacks flagship wattage. Budget $250-380 for a recap. Strong performer for normal listening levels with most speakers.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Pioneer SX-950. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Pioneer SX-950 dial lamp kit on eBay →
- Pioneer SX-950 capacitor recap kit on eBay →
- Fuses for the Pioneer SX-950 on eBay →
- DeoxIT D5 — cleans oxidized contacts, quiets scratchy pots on Amazon →
- Multimeter — check DC offset before connecting speakers on Amazon →
- Speaker wire on Amazon →
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Comparable models
- Pioneer SX-980 $20
- Pioneer SX-939 $19
- Pioneer SX-990 $20
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