View Full Version : Steve, look at my new Sansui.
I bought this today on the net. Dirt cheap. I'm excited about an old 22 watt receiver. I don't even know a thing about it. It just looks interesting.
A few years ago I would have said, "What an old piece of crap. I got a super ultra surround blaster amp at Best Buy. It cost over 800 dollars. It's got 10,000 watts."
Sooner or later I'm going to get tired of this stuff and start saving for a McIntosh or Musical Fidelity. Yet, for now, I'm having a lot of fun.
Sansui 3000A
dgsinner
03-02-2007, 05:52 PM
I don't know about that particular piece, but sometimes vintage gear can sound sweet.
Dale
I don't know about that particular piece, but sometimes vintage gear can sound sweet.
Dale
You're preaching to the choir, brother. One thing that really caught my eye is the wood case. I've never seen one with wood feet incorporated into the piece. Though it may not be original.
Uncle Harley
03-02-2007, 06:12 PM
If you give a model #, I can probably get you more info on it. Rare and weird.
If you give a model #, I can probably get you more info on it. Rare and weird.
SM 3000A. Thank you, I appreciate that.
The feet / box is probably original.
I hope the seller packs it properly or it could be destroyed in transit. :sigh:
So.... make sure the seller knows what they are doing and don't scrimp on the packaging or shipping cost. If you got it that cheap, the seller might not want to loose any more $ on shipping. I've heard a few horror stories....
Uncle Harley
03-02-2007, 06:24 PM
It was made from 1968-1971. The MSRP was $380. Which wasn't chump change back then. Avg. price used is $110.
Steve Hoffman
03-02-2007, 06:26 PM
Wow, nice old monster.
bangsezmax
03-02-2007, 06:39 PM
I love old Sansuis. I have an AU-999 integrated in my main system which has one of the sweetest phono sections I've ever heard.
http://www.sansui.us/AU-999.htm
http://www.sansui.us/images/AU999_00045.jpg
My receivers are:
5000A (bedroom system)
5000X (dining room system)
9090DB (not in use at the moment -- just picked up a couple weeks ago)
G9000DB (at the shop with an intermittent channel)
Why people keep leaving them at thrift stores for me to find is a mystery.
Billy Budapest
03-02-2007, 09:39 PM
I used to have a Sansui Solid State 4000. It had tons of the really old, pre-FET bipolar transistors, and huge power transformers. To a certain extent, its circuitry was configured in a dual mono arrangement--at least, the presence of two vertical backplane-type circuitboards suggested that. Lot of small and large caps, some of which were leaking/oozing strange substances. Oh yeah, did I mention it sounded SWEET? Too bad it crapped out on me after 25 years . . .
www.records
03-02-2007, 09:48 PM
That is a very nice looking receiver. I have a Sansui 1000A (tube) in my system and it sounds MUCH better than most folks would give it credit for. I use it as a preamp, so it runs cool with the output tubes not in use. I am anxious to hear your impression once you get it in your system. Also, I am no expert, but I think the wood case and feet are custom, which shows that someone really loved that receiver in its past life.
cadillacjack
03-03-2007, 04:46 AM
I have one of these. It is actually 45 W/ch @ 8 ohms. Sounds very nice. I would still use mine but the right channel has a problem. The tuner on this baby is excellent. Treat it right.
nelamvr6
03-03-2007, 08:04 AM
My entire system was Sansui when I was in the Navy in '82, including a Sansui turntable!
I have one of these. It is actually 45 W/ch @ 8 ohms. Sounds very nice. I would still use mine but the right channel has a problem. The tuner on this baby is excellent. Treat it right.
Now I'm geeked.
Ray7027
03-03-2007, 11:33 AM
I had an AU999 that lasted almost 30 years. I still miss that sound. It did have
a great phono section.
jt1stcav
03-03-2007, 03:05 PM
In '78 my dad bought a new Sansui G-6000 DC Receiver, and as a budding audiophile I immediately fell in love with it. Not only for its gorgeous aesthetics, but for its sheer power and dynamics! Later the following year, he replaced the G-6000 with a more powerful Technics SU-8099 integrated amp to drive his 4 B.I.C. bookshelf speakers...as much as I liked the '79 Technics, I sure did miss the Sansui receiver. To me, it (and its other G-Series siblings) of the late '70s were the epitome of what a receiver should be; not only designed with its elegent styling, but its numerous features, spot-on acurate tuner, and its grand sonics and uber-reliability! If I had a use for a stereo receiver right now I'd be shopping for one (or its bigger brethren) on eBay or Craigslist this minute!:agree:
In '78 my dad bought a new Sansui G-6000 DC Receiver, and as a budding audiophile I immediately fell in love with it. Not only for its gorgeous aesthetics, but for its sheer power and dynamics! Later the following year, he replaced the G-6000 with a more powerful Technics SU-8099 integrated amp to drive his 4 B.I.C. bookshelf speakers...as much as I liked the '79 Technics, I sure did miss the Sansui receiver. To me, it (and its other G-Series siblings) of the late '70s were the epitome of what a receiver should be; not only designed with its elegent styling, but its numerous features, spot-on acurate tuner, and its grand sonics and uber-reliability! If I had a use for a stereo receiver right now I'd be shopping for one (or its bigger brethren) on eBay or Craigslist this minute!:agree:
I love looking at mint condition vintage gear. It's like a classic car show. My favorites at classic car shows are the muscle cars. That's a good analogy to this topic.
As a young buck in West Germany I saved and purchased a Kenwood 9940, Quad Receiver. I bought it because my dad was going to loan me four Sansui speakers, TEAC reel to reel and I was sure quad way the way of the future.
Anyway I never appreciated the look of the monster receiver as much as I do now. They are awesome looking. Especially the one in your post.
jt1stcav
03-03-2007, 04:30 PM
And Sansui was all about the monster receivers of their day...the giant G-33000 with its detachable power amp that could also attach from behind via an umbilical cord, was the king!:righton:
And Sansui was all about the monster receivers of their day...the giant G-33000 with its detachable power amp that could also attach from behind via an umbilical cord, was the king!:righton:
The King indeed!:righton: :righton:
jt1stcav
03-03-2007, 04:41 PM
Sansui's receivers were usually bigger than most others from other manufacturers IIRC, and even the monster G-8000 was considerably bigger than its own G-6000 sibling (which was also bigger than some other brand receivers). Damn, they just don't build 'em like this anymore!
coopmv
03-03-2007, 05:04 PM
Perhaps this venerable brand can be resurrected one of these days.
paul cbc
03-03-2007, 05:20 PM
I've got a Sansui 5050 running my "Home Theatre" set up. :p
Pushing either Paradigm Atoms, or Large Advents (both for movies), this old timer works like a Champ.:righton:
Paul
coopmv
03-03-2007, 05:35 PM
Sansui's receivers were usually bigger than most others from other manufacturers IIRC, and even the monster G-8000 was considerably bigger than its own G-6000 sibling (which was also bigger than some other brand receivers). Damn, they just don't build 'em like this anymore!
I bet these receivers are probably at least 24" in width and as such do not fit in most modern audio furniture.
Doonie
03-04-2007, 03:51 AM
I bet these receivers are probably at least 24" in width and as such do not fit in most modern audio furniture.
That's the problem with my vintage Realistic receiver. It has to sit on top. :sigh:
coopmv
03-04-2007, 05:42 AM
That's the problem with my vintage Realistic receiver. It has to sit on top. :sigh:
I have two Tandberg receivers and one Pioneer receiver, both from the mid to late 70's. They also cannot fit into any present-day audio furniture that I know of. I would not mind getting one of those older audio furniture if I can find one.
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