SX 525 speaker hookups

[captain1]

I just received a SX525 receiver.
How do I hook up the speaker wires?
The connections on the back are different from my SX750.
Do I need special ends to put on the wires?
Thanks everyone

 

[sidbartos]

You need the special adapters for that era of receivers...
http://www.classicaudio.com/service.html

Im sure they're available on ebay as well. And welcome to AK!

 

[thunderroad]

I just received a SX525 receiver.
How do I hook up the speaker wires?
The connections on the back are different from my SX750.
Do I need special ends to put on the wires?
Thanks everyone

Welcome to AK, pal!

You'll like that Pioneer SX-525 receiver, but you will need to buy a pair of those goofy speaker plugs. My SX-626 uses them too and they're a pita, but they do work well. A nice set of two-way speakers would be a good match for that receiver. I think it's rated at about 20w/ch., but that info will all be in the Pioneer database. Be sure to give the phono stage a try too, they sound great with a good MM cartridge. Enjoy!

 

[markthefixer]

Pioneer speaker plugs

Here's a previous post:

That link could get the thread bounced to $ & c

here's a picture found by googling "pioneer speaker plugs", and clicking on images
and there will be a few vendors that pop up, some are expen$ive!!

then there's a way to get cinch inline connectors, cut off one of the three pins and use it as well:
(from electronicplus.com , part # P303CCT @ $4.95 ea no affiliation)

You do not have to cut the center pin on the electronicplus plug - it easily disassembles and you can just remove it completely.

Great!! Thanks Oz!!!

Here's the cinch inline connector, electronicplus.com , part # P303CCT @ $4.95 ea no affiliation

third option:

Adapt in some spring terminal connectors, pull and save the old ones JIC...
(that's what I would do, with some tinted acrylic sheet as the adaer)

 

[sidbartos]

Why were these receivers made with these goofy sockets and needing these adapters??

 

[ericson38]

Welcome to AK, pal!

You'll like that Pioneer SX-525 receiver, but you will need to buy a pair of those goofy speaker plugs. My SX-626 uses them too and they're a pita, but they do work well. A nice set of two-way speakers would be a good match for that receiver. I think it's rated at about 20w/ch., but that info will all be in the Pioneer database. Be sure to give the phono stage a try too, they sound great with a good MM cartridge. Enjoy!

You are right on with this receiver. My wife found a perfect mint one of these for $25 since it had about 25 years of finger smudge, but otherwise in new condition, even the wood case is perfect.

I connected it up to a pair of EPI 100V 2 ways, very good sounding, decided to recap right off the bat. Its my best condidtion piece of gear, and does look cool with the blue dial theme.

 

[captain1]

Thanks!!

Thanks to you all for your help. I now understand what to use.
And thanks also for making me welcome to this wonderful site.