PIONEER TX-608

Pre owned. In good condition. Shows some signs of wear. Original packaging not included.

The Pioneer TX‑608 is an analog AM/FM stereo tuner that embodies the spirit and build quality of 1970s audio electronics, integrating seamlessly into vintage hi‑fi systems thanks to its solid construction, classic design, and ease of use. Designed and manufactured by Pioneer in Japan between 1979 and 1981, this tuner is prized for its accurate reception and natural sound, making it an ideal companion for amplifiers and sources from the same era.

FM and MW reception is managed through an analog tuning dial, with signal strength and tuning meters that help the user locate and maintain stations precisely, along with a stereo indicator that lights up when receiving an FM stereo signal. The rear panel provides connections for AM and FM antennas (300 Ω balanced and 75 Ω unbalanced) and RCA phono line outputs for easy connection to an amplifier or receiver.

Technically, the TX‑608 offers a sensitivity of 1.9 µV on FM and 300 µV on MW, with a signal-to-noise ratio of approximately 74 dB on FM and 50 dB on MW, ensuring clean and stable reception across both bands. Total harmonic distortion is around 0.15% on FM, while FM frequency response is roughly 20 Hz–15 kHz, providing detailed and pleasant musical reproduction for radio listening. The tuner uses a combination of ICs, FETs, transistors, and diodes, reflecting the high-quality solid-state technology employed by Pioneer at the time.

The Pioneer TX‑608 is regarded as a classic-level tuner, capable of stable reception, clean sound, and an authentic listening experience typical of late-1970s hi‑fi products, retaining enduring appeal for vintage audio enthusiasts.

Technical specifications:

• Tuning bands: FM, MW
• Tuning scale: Analog
• Sensitivity: 1.9 µV (FM); 300 µV (MW)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 74 dB (FM); 50 dB (MW)
• Distortion: 0.15% (FM)
• Selectivity: 60 dB (FM); 35 dB (MW)
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 15 kHz (FM)
• Output: 650 mV (FM)
• Semiconductors: 3 IC; 1 FET; 8 transistors; 15 diodes
• Dimensions: 451 × 151 × 284 mm
• Weight: 5.3 kg