Restored Pioneer SX-828 vs. Working Sansui 2000A: Which Receiver is Best?

What's the best early-70's receiver for you? This video features two classic receivers from the early 70's made by two of the most popular companies, Pioneer and Sansui. I talk about my extensive restoration of the Pioneer SX-828 and show the various features of this receiver. I compare its features and aesthetics to the Sansui 2000A. I feature side-by-side sound clips from listening tests. I also compare their noise levels without music. Finally, I talk about the two receivers and the results of the listening tests.

Listening tests feature music by Boston, The Beach Boys, Rickie Lee Jones, Metallica, The Cars, and Steely Dan. (I originally included music by The Shins, but I removed it to avoid the video being partially blocked. I've revised the chapters to reflect the change.)

Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:13 Pioneer SX-828 Restoration
00:07:37 Tour of the Pioneer SX-828
00:16:34 Comparison of Look and Features of the SX-828 and Sansui 2000A
00:20:12 Music for Listening Tests
00:21:34 Listening Tests Setup
00:21:54 "More Than a Feeling" by Boston
00:26:53 "Wouldn't It Be Nice" by The Beach Boys
00:29:26 "Danny's All-Star Joint" by Rickie Lee Jones
00:31:25 "Master of Puppets" by Metallica
00:37:20 "Just What I Needed" by The Cars
00:39:59 "Babylon Sisters" by Steely Dan
00:44:44 Discussion of the Receivers
00:53:13 Noise Level Comparison
00:58:19 Final Thoughts