Pioneer SX1010 Right Channel Issue Part One

In this part one evaluation video, I start the troubleshooting process of "sussing out" a right channel distortion / diminished audio complaint.
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[@stinkenstine]

I have mine being restored right now. This receiver is a beast! Out of all of my receivers the 1010 is by far the best sounding.

[@retroelectrotech]

Yes indeed, I'm sure you're going to enjoy it very much (post-restoration), it is a nice receiver when operating within design specs. Thanks for chiming in, my best to you.

[@FireandFrostHVAC]

That was the best intro ever…

[@retroelectrotech]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the intro, I've been "off the air" a while, so, it was fun getting warmed up 🙂

[@mdzacharias]

Don't rule out a driver transistor going open E-B, will cause this exact symptom, and intermittent is more common than not. At the failure time, the E-B voltage will increase, easily measured. Bad solder would do the same thing at a driver as well, I would suppose. I don't think the A726's would cause this, but I would replace them anyway.

[@retroelectrotech]

Thank you for your input Mark, always appreciated.

[@solarrobot]

Great Video!

[@retroelectrotech]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it, have a nice day and thanks for chiming in. :-)