{"product_id":"pioneer-sx-980-rebuild-kit","title":"Pioneer SX-980 Rebuild Plans","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePioneer SX-980 Platinum Rebuild Plans – Digital PDF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake the stress and guesswork out of restoring your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePioneer SX-980\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with professionally prepared \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatinum Rebuild Plans from ATO Audio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These comprehensive plans provide a detailed, board-by-board guide covering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e91 capacitors and 29 transistors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including recommended modern replacements, alternative components, critical service notes, warnings, and adjustment procedures for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDC offset, amplifier bias (idle current), and power meter calibration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for both experienced hobbyists and professional technicians, these plans simplify the restoration process by identifying original components, recommended replacements, and important considerations for each circuit board. Special attention is given to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epower supply, amplifier, protection circuitry, and tuner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helping you address aging components while preserving the legendary performance of the SX-980.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike a basic capacitor list, ATO Audio's Platinum Rebuild Plans include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edetailed component tables, organized parts purchasing lists, transistor substitution recommendations, board layouts, installation guidance, and post-rebuild testing procedures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Important warnings regarding transistor pinouts, capacitor polarity, heat-sensitive components, and safe initial power-up procedures are also included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plans also cover the SX-980's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emain filter capacitors and critical power supply components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with guidance on selecting suitable modern replacements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComprehensive Platinum Rebuild Plans for the Pioneer SX-980\/KU (U.S. 120V model)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard-by-board capacitor and transistor replacement references\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended modern components and available alternatives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganized component purchasing lists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCircuit board reference layouts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDC offset, amplifier bias, and power meter calibration procedures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant restoration notes, warnings, and safety recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigital Download Only:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This purchase includes the electronic PDF rebuild plans. 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