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1: Sansui 8080 question (13.69)
Posted by Redwing on 2005-08-03, 06:33:04 (138.163.0.38)
Is the only difference between the 8080 and 8080db that the db offers dolby FM? The 8080 has a selector for dolby FM on it. I had heard somewhere that the output amp circuitry is different. ::: TOPIC: .......
2: Sansui 8080 for $50 in Arizona for pickup only (13.69)
Posted by Don N on 2006-02-21, 14:23:51 (128.107.236.188)
No affiliation with the seller. I think someone in this forum may be interested. http://cgi.ebay.com/BIG-OLD-SANSUI-8080-STEREO-RECEIVER-LOCAL-PICKUP-ONLY_W0QQitemZ5870465621QQcategoryZ50592QQrdZ1QQcm .......
3: Sansui 8080 problems (13.29)
Posted by bhs00@hotmail.com on 2007-12-20, 12:12:05 (71.91.135.59)
I am thinking about buy a Sansui 8080 receiver that the owner says has a balance problem possibly due to a dirty control knob, seems to fade in and out. Is this minor and could be fixed easily? Do you .......
4: Question on replacing selector switch on Sansui 8080 (12.83)
Posted by www.records on 2003-10-23, 18:23:40 (66.250.245.32)
I am getting ready to replace the selector switch on my Sansui 8080. What is the best access to getting to the switch to replace it? I need all the help I can get. Thanks in advance! Steve ::: TOPIC:: .......
5: sansui vs harman kardon (12.63)
Posted by hak on 2003-01-22, 11:08:10 (216.241.188.18)
hello: i have been using a sansui 8080 and a sansui g 3500 recently. i was using the 8080 for the front channels and the 3500 for the rear. not being able to leave things alone i went from the above m .......
6: Receiver opinions please!! (12.34)
Posted by www.records on 2003-09-08, 15:14:34 (66.250.245.17)
First of all, I almost exclusively play vinyl, but I do have a few Cd's. I have been using a Carver HR-742 receiver and using the phono stage in that. Today, I visited a shop that repairs electronics .......
7: Just scored a Sansui 8080 for 5 bucks! (12.23)
Posted by Redwing on 2005-07-30, 11:16:28 (4.131.88.170)
Buddy of mine calls me (knows I'm into vintage audio) and asks if I've ever heard of Sansui. Then he says 8080. Then he says 5 dollars. Then you can imagine my response. He told me he doesn't even kno .......
8: Re: sansui 1000x vs. nakamichi re-2 (12.23)
Posted by tdeuce on 2002-08-21, 20:27:20 (216.221.81.98)
Yep ... I've found my 1000X to be a very nice receiver. Like yourself, I am very surprised at the quality and reception ability of the FM section. These things were better built than the Sansui 8080/9 .......
9: Re: Return to my roots (12.16)
Posted by MattFLA on 2004-10-14, 05:09:25 (170.146.91.6)
There's so much to like about the Sansui 8080. I find that it can drive just about any set of speakers and deliver the goods. It's FM scetion is excellent and beats many sepearte tuners. I had a pair .......
10: phono preamp (12.15)
Posted by hak on 2003-01-02, 06:49:37 (64.24.106.82)
hello vintage people: i am currently using two sansui receivers, a 8080 for the front channels and a g-3500 for the rear channels. my question is this...which one of these receivers has the better pho .......
11: Re: Sansui G-6000 Reciever (11.88)
Posted by ccadp on 2002-11-20, 06:37:41 (170.146.91.6)
I have heard the Sansui G3000 not the G6000 but I would say that period of time (1978-79)Sansui was still making good receivers. I like the 661, 771 ,881 7070, 8080, 9090 better BUT the 'G' series are .......
12: Sansui 8080 receiver amp (11.86)
Posted by zephyr on 2004-02-28, 07:41:10 (207.38.162.89)
I could use some advise. I recently pulled my old Sansui 8080 out of (conditioned) storage and tried to set it up. It was working fine when I stowed it. But now the protection light just keeps blinkin .......
13: Sansui 8080 lamp flicker (11.56)
Posted by Ron G. on 2001-10-11, 09:07:12 (209.216.159.82)
Hello everyone. I've got a question about my Sansui 8080 receiver. All the lamps started flickering when I turned the volume knob and seemed to continue flickering at random. Now they are completely o .......
14: Search (11.33)
Posted by john purys on 2002-09-06, 13:15:11 (216.243.8.33)
Do a search here for 8080 + 9090 Sansui. I researched and bought a 8080 last week and read somewhere that there might be a problem with lo ohms. Search on ebay for 9090's and check "completed". My imp .......
15: Re: Lost out on ebay auction now looking for Plan B (11.24)
Posted by MattFLA on 2004-03-25, 04:50:13 (170.146.91.6)
IMO your are worrying over nothing. I would suggest looking into the Sansui 8080/7070 model also. I know they don't have as much power as the 9090 but I own the 7070 and it can complete with the TOTL .......
16: Re: Sansui 8080 question (10.94)
Posted by EchoWars on 2005-08-05, 00:32:39 (65.28.50.110)
Lots of differences...more is different than the same. Yes, the output is totally different...the 8080 is a quasi-complementary design using only NPN output devices, whereas the 8080db uses a more con .......
17: Vintage Sansui receivers & integrateds: How do they compare? (10.85)
Posted by nutbatter on 2008-03-25, 04:32:11 (66.14.77.69)
Specifically the 8080/9090 to the AU-717/919. The reason I ask is that I've been using an 8080 for the past 3 months and have fallen in love with its sound. I don't require a tuner section and assume .......
18: Re: Sansui 8080 output problem?... (10.71)
Posted by hardtimes on 2004-11-16, 18:23:42 (4.60.19.120)
I have the 9090db. I'll assume the 8080 has preamp out and main amp in RCA jacks like the 9090 does. I've had the same symptom when I forgot about jumping the pre-main rca's in. The ultimate DUH!!! I' .......
19: match amps? (10.66)
Posted by hak on 2002-07-11, 15:24:42 (63.227.10.180)
hello vintage people: i have a sansui 8080 that works fine except for the lamps. i like not having a bunch of lights shining in my listening/meditation room,but the tuning meter is a real pain. i just .......
20: Left channel problem on Sansui 8080 (10.50)
Posted by www.records on 2003-09-16, 13:39:30 (66.250.245.125)
Last week I bought a Sansui 8080 receiver. The left channel goes in and out, mostly out with static. I cleaned the pots with Tuner cleaner from Rat Shack and thought I had the problem fixed, only to h .......
21: Sansui 8080 - jumping the sector switch contacts (10.44)
Posted by Ron G. on 2001-10-28, 18:00:33 (209.216.159.95)
I need a little guidance here. My Sansui 8080 receiver suffers from intermittent dial and function lamp operation due to burn't or corroded contacts on the rotary selector switch. Cleaning has not see .......
22: Re: Annual vintage hi-fi inventory list (10.44)
Posted by DavidW on 2002-03-29, 15:42:26 (24.125.5.2)
Receivers: Sansui 500A Sansui 5000A (just picked it up today for $40) Tuners: Sansui TU-555 ($15) Speakers: Altec 802D with 811 B horns ($30 for the pair at a thrift store) Its not much, but I'm just .......
23: Re: Sansui 9090 Tuner lights repair (10.42)
Posted by Ron G. on 2004-08-22, 18:28:36 (24.57.51.30)
The Sansui 9090 and 8080 run the lighting circuit through the rotary switch. As a result, the light circuit in this switch quite often fails as the contacts are burned from too high a current. The swi .......
24: Re: sansui 9090 transformer (10.42)
Posted by BFitz on 2001-08-03, 08:14:23 (24.25.150.204)
I have the service manual for the 8080/9090DB (available from www.agtannenbaum.com) It is almost the same as the 8080/9080. There is a winding for lights (6.5V 2A) a regulated winding for preamp / tun .......
25: sansui 8080 lights (9.99)
Posted by hak on 2004-02-05, 07:12:59 (67.96.152.161)
hello inmates: I have been using a sansui 8080 for the last three years or so. The power and tuning lights have never worked, the tuners lights are about half on. Recently the I acquired a pair of jbl .......
26: Re: What to buy -Sansui 8080,8080DB, 9090 or 9090DB? (9.93)
Posted by Siberian on 2003-02-17, 14:07:17 (64.12.96.10)
I own a Sansui 8080DB that I bought on eBay last year. I bought it on a whim, but it was worth the money. Plenty of 2 channel power, and the FM tuner is very good. I haven't tried the phono section ye .......
27: Re: Sansui 8080 lamp flicker (9.76)
Posted by Ron G. on 2001-10-11, 16:13:23 (209.216.159.186)
I've kind of got it narrowed to the mode switch, ie, FM/AM/AUX etc. You are right, the lamps get their power and are cycled through this switch. The problem is that these switches are no longer availa .......
28: Which is nicer? Sherwood S7910 or Sansui 8080? (9.65)
Posted by scottiesharpe on 2005-02-28, 20:52:12 (67.180.162.246)
x .......
29: What to buy -Sansui 8080,8080DB, 9090 or 9090DB? (9.52)
Posted by bobp on 2003-02-17, 08:03:41 (66.241.132.98)
I remember Sansui receivers when they were new but I did not fancy them then. Kinda Marantz guy who lusted for Tandberg. Now, I want to see what I have missed, if I have missed anything at all. My ap .......
30: Re: sansui 9090db (9.46)
Posted by BeatleFred on 2003-01-28, 20:02:34 (24.90.148.170)
Not to sound like I'm nitpicking, Matt, but as a Sansui enthusiast (see www.sansui.us and 'My Sansui' section) and also www.audiokarma.org 'Exclusively Sansui'), the 9090 was first introduced in late .......
31: RE: sunsui 7070 receiver (9.42)
Posted by Inmate51 on 2011-10-27, 18:23:44 (4.131.82.56)
If you mean "Sansui", you have one of the finest receivers ever made. Althought the 8080 was bigger, it didn't top the 7070's sonic performance. Sansui was king of the hill around 1978. Pioneer and Ke .......
32: Re: Sansui 8080 - jumping the sector switch contacts (9.39)
Posted by Buzz on 2001-11-09, 14:42:22 (216.103.9.173)
Might try this post at www.classicsansui.com .......
33: Re: Sansui 8080db and Wharfedale w-70's (9.34)
Posted by bobinaz on 2003-01-27, 17:25:16 (141.112.52.123)
If these are the same or similar vintage wharfedales I have, they would sound OK....as long as you don't go past 9 oclock. These were made for low powered amps. I have mine hooked to my marantz 2220b .......
34: Sansui 5050 (9.24)
Posted by paul cbc on 2004-08-07, 16:27:31 (152.163.252.99)
Picked up a Sansui 5050 receiver today at the local Comminity Center rummage sale for $10. Good cause and 10 minutes in good sound. Listening to Gene Harris/Scott Hamilton Quintet on my Toshiba 3950 t .......
35: Ive allways thought the Sansui did a nice job.. (9.24)
Posted by zman on 2007-07-20, 08:43:41 (71.110.190.173)
For what it is and the price i have never been dissapointed with the 717 and 919 integrated amps. The G series recievers perform very good too. The classic 8080,9090 are in the same catagory. If you c .......
36: Re: Sansui 8080 lamp flicker (9.23)
Posted by Buzz on 2001-10-11, 16:21:59 (216.103.9.173)
I would use Deoxit. Its one of the best cleaners out there for pots and switches. Better than radio shack tuner cleaner. .......
37: Re: What to buy -Sansui 8080,8080DB, 9090 or 9090DB? (9.07)
Posted by rrlee on 2003-02-28, 18:05:57 (205.180.71.120)
I have a sansui 8080db with a broken Dolby switch, which the repair guy says is integral to the entire receiver, and is causing the multiple problems, including speakers going out intermittently while .......
38: Re: Yamaha receivers (9.02)
Posted by BigL on 2003-07-08, 16:22:02 (68.41.254.199)
I hear what everyone is saying, but I think the Yamaha receivers are as good as some of the better name ones - you know which ones I mean. I currently use a Yamaha cr-1020, Pioneer 1010, and a Sansui .......
39: Re: Sansui 9090 How do they sound (9.00)
Posted by Wasteh202 on 2002-05-24, 15:35:33 (63.98.74.2)
I was not aware of there being a difference in power between the two models. Are you sure.? What about between the 8080DB and 8080? Is there a difference there? .......
40: Re: Receiver opinions please!! (8.92)
Posted by MattFLA on 2003-09-09, 05:23:33 (170.146.91.6)
Steve IMO and many others, the Sansui 8080 is one excellent vintage receiver. I think for $75 you got a great deal! It is very much in the 70's sound and can power just about any speaker. Built 1977-1 .......
41: Re: quadrophonics (8.82)
Posted by hak on 2002-11-02, 16:14:28 (204.32.206.206)
hello: quad has caught on at my house recently i am now listening to: front channels a sansui 8080 rear channels a sansui g 3500 a sansui qx 100 quad synthesizer some albums were recorded in 4 channel .......
42: Re: Left channel problem on Sansui 8080 (8.73)
Posted by SPL db on 2003-09-17, 15:35:00 (216.81.151.141)
Whoops! I told you the name of the cleaner was Craig (my bad...) I always put a "r" in the name when I'm not supposed to. The product you're looking for is Caig. Sorry about that... Scott ::: TOPIC .......
43: Separate phono amp into receiver question (8.58)
Posted by nutbatter on 2007-12-18, 14:57:02 (70.224.73.195)
Hello gentlemen, I recently purchased a Sansui 8080 receiver and connected my Wright 200C outboard phono into the auxillary. It sounds quite nice, but I was wondering if I could connect the phono into .......
44: RE: What's with Sansui? (8.56)
Posted by Inmate51 on 2011-07-14, 11:11:18 (4.131.82.104)
"A buddy had a huge integrated in the late 70's " If it was a receiver, it might have been the 8080, Sansui's top of the line receiver at that time. Although, the 7070 and 6060 weren't much smaller. T .......
45: Re: Sanui 881 opinions of please (8.50)
Posted by Buzz. on 2002-03-21, 15:53:30 (216.103.9.173)
I owned the 771, the 32 watt model. I loved it. One of the better made Sansui model lines. Other claim the 7070, 8080, etc. Those are good, but my 771 was one of the beefiest 32 watt units I have seen .......
46: RE: Sansui 8080 problems (8.45)
Posted by Pat Tobin on 2007-12-29, 19:05:13 (71.105.82.217)
That's the same as the guy trying to sell you a ratty-running car which "just needs a tune-up." Pat Tobin .......
47: Re: Sansui 8080 receiver amp (8.42)
Posted by Russ57 on 2004-02-28, 08:46:35 (208.60.251.82)
Do you know how to set the bias current? Excellent chance that is all that is needed. Very simple to do and should be in the owners manual. You will need a meter though. Russ P.S. I do think the unit .......
48: Re: Left channel problem on Sansui 8080 (8.35)
Posted by www.records on 2003-09-17, 09:24:01 (66.250.245.53)
Thanks Scott. The stuff I have used from the Shack does have lubricant. I will check out Parts Express for the Craig stuff. Help appreciated! Steve .......
49: Re: Looking for help or advice. (8.34)
Posted by Buzz on 2002-01-08, 08:38:30 (216.103.9.173)
I would not fix the Kenwood. Not because its a bad unit, but you will be upside down in the deal. I would look for a Marantz 2270, Sansui 8080. Buy it from a seller that has a history with vintage aud .......
50: RE: sunsui 7070 receiver (8.28)
Posted by Inmate51 on 2011-10-30, 08:45:31 (4.131.81.204)
Now you're askin' for a lot - I haven't heard either one in quite a few years. If you've got an 8080, that is tres cool! However, the 7070 will fit on more shelves more easily. lol Anyway, during thos .......
51: Re: Kenwood KR-9060 or KR-9600 (Which is BEST!) (8.27)
Posted by Ron G. on 2001-11-05, 10:15:43 (209.216.149.88)
Don't know about the Kenwood but in my experience the Sansui 8080/9090 series are the best I've heard. Better than my Marantz 2285 in my estimation. -RG .......
52: Re: Kenwood Receiver 8010 (8.22)
Posted by BigL on 2003-11-29, 06:29:58 (68.40.142.59)
Scott, Do you have the owners manual...looking for more information. This seems to be an odd receiver, with little following. I think it compares favorably with my Pioneer 1010, Sansui 8080, and Yamah .......
53: Re: What to buy -Sansui 8080,8080DB, 9090 or 9090DB? (8.21)
Posted by yamamotosmoke@yahoo.com on 2003-02-21, 17:11:43 (67.28.31.248)
I have what could only be wondered about. A 8080DB still new in box in original packing w/manual. Anyone interested? Realistic replies only!!! I'm not deranged, nor greedy, Reply to my e-mail ::: TOPI .......
54: Anyone know where I can find a part? (8.14)
Posted by www.records on 2003-09-26, 19:56:55 (66.250.245.51)
I need a 5 way selector switch for a Sansui 8080 receiver. Anyone have any ideas where I can find such a thing. I have looked all over the web and have had no luck. Please help as I really don't want .......
55: Sorry for your loss (8.11)
Posted by Redwing on 2005-08-11, 11:58:49 (4.253.47.61)
I have yet to find any really good stuff at a garage sale. I don't go sale crusin though so it's my fault. I did have a friend call the other day though, asking me if a Sansui 8080 was worth 5 bucks. .......
56: Re: Sansui Parts (8.08)
Posted by bobp on 2003-04-29, 10:56:59 (66.241.132.98)
Here's what I would do. 1. Buy working 8080 on e-bay ($80-$130) 2. Canibalize part you need and fix your 890b 3. Use other one as power amp only (take pins at the back) 4. Biamp your speakers All the .......
57: Re: Sansui 6060 VS. Luxman 1050 (8.07)
Posted by MattFLA on 2005-03-21, 09:36:34 (170.146.91.6)
I own a Sansui 6060 but have no idea about the Luxman 1050. The 6060 is well built and has a nice overall sound with a very good FM section. I adjusted the muting theshold because it was set too high. .......
58: Re: Left channel problem on Sansui 8080 (8.01)
Posted by www.records on 2003-09-17, 07:25:29 (66.250.245.70)
Thanks AL, I will keep after it. I did take the cover off to have a look at access from the back. There is alot of stuff in the way and the pots are not visible from that angle. I also am going to see .......
59: Re: Sansui Reciever model 881 (8.00)
Posted by MattFLA on 2005-07-15, 05:18:54 (170.146.91.6)
I own the 771 which is the same build as the 881 except a few more watts less power. I love it. I like the 771/881 even better than Sansui's 7070/8080/9090 line. I know I'm in the minority in that but .......
60: Re: SANSUI 9090 and DQ10s (7.91)
Posted by BeatleFred on 2002-09-07, 01:29:52 (24.90.148.170)
Sigh.... The 9090 and 8080 will have NO problems handling low impedance speakers unless you are talking under 2 ohms- which would be tough for most ANY amp. And for those that can handle it- why pay t .......
61: Help me troubleshoot my Sansui (7.85)
Posted by Kev on 2002-03-30, 21:36:56 (68.0.62.23)
Probably the most common problem for vintage receivers, but I wonder if I can fix this thing myself with a little help from the asylum. Tuner display lights on my Sansui 8080 have gone out, but the vo .......
62: Re: 6060? (7.80)
Posted by BeatleFred on 2002-08-02, 23:15:21 (24.90.145.210)
The 6060 IS quite a decent receiver- how can it NOT be as it is one of the little brothers to the incomparable Sansui 9090DB. The littlest brother is the 5050. The 6060 is a fine medium powered receiv .......
63: Re: Vintage speakers for Marantz 2270 (7.73)
Posted by BigL on 2003-06-01, 16:06:32 (68.41.254.199)
Depends on your pocketbook - I currently have the Polks and the Advents and like them both. The 10's will cost you a bit more than the Advents and I think you'll like them a little better. I run my sy .......
64: cheap deals (7.72)
Posted by hak on 2003-10-28, 16:49:54 (64.136.26.60)
hello: i picked up a sansui 8080 for $10.00 an akai 280d-ss reel 40.00 jbl 2401 control monitors 15.00 pioneer rg-1 10.00 cleaners 15.00 mcs(technics)turntable free .......
65: Re: What Is The Very Best Vintage Receiver? (7.68)
Posted by bonnietiler on 2004-10-28, 13:48:48 (212.100.251.149)
And if you're in England then the Leak 2000 was a top quality unit. The Armstrong 600 series, the Goodmans 110 also, Sugden made good stuff. I remember Sansui made a beast called the 8080, that rascal .......
66: The day the music died (7.65)
Posted by Listener on 2002-08-26, 05:56:34 (63.98.74.2)
Well last night if finally happened. My Sansui 9090DB that I bought new in 1975 would not come on. My wife came to my and asked me if I could help her get the stereo to work. she told me that the "red .......
67: Re: If you refinish the walnut on your speakers,receivers, (7.65)
Posted by Gordy on 2005-01-06, 14:05:00 (66.52.236.59)
A lot of my gear isn't worth all that much anyways, but here's my experiences. I had a Sherwood 7200 that was really faded, so I cleaned it and refinished with tung oil.I liked what I was doing so muc .......
68: RE: It wasn't enough for me, by a long shot.......... (7.63)
Posted by michaelhigh on 2011-08-02, 17:06:14 (75.132.129.174)
I use a Sansui 8080 DB (85 wpc) and listen at relatively low levels with plenty headroom to spare. I hear all the time how tubes are the way to go, but I'm well-pleased with my nearly-top-of-the-line- .......
69: Re: What to buy -Sansui 8080,8080DB, 9090 or 9090DB? (7.60)
Posted by jaynemo on 2003-02-17, 08:38:44 (67.218.197.207)
All of these listed are very nice sounding receivers. However, the DB series are kind of obsolete as no one broadcasts FM in Dolby stereo anymore, so its kind of a wasted feature. But I guess if you w .......
70: Re: Left channel problem on Sansui 8080 (7.60)
Posted by hc122 on 2003-09-16, 16:10:18 (219.76.96.5)
Hi, You are not alone! This happened to my Yamaha amplifier DSP A-1000. This time is the selector and the volume control. I cleaned it and problem came back after 2 or 3 months. Finally I use WD40 ins .......
71: Re: Stereo Shelves, Cabinet or What? (7.54)
Posted by RXBA3U5 on 2003-08-05, 16:50:59 (64.12.96.10)
I want to thank all of you for your input. I did visit the TNT Flexy site - very interesting design! Low cost and so simple, anyone with basic tools can put one together in a few hours. Never thought .......
72: Re: Sansui Stereo Receiver Seven....any good? (7.49)
Posted by joelll on 2004-06-22, 09:43:28 (204.130.104.10)
I have a Sansui Eight receiver, which I like a lot. The single-digit series are consistently affordable compared to the next-generation 7070/8080/9090 series, and offer very good sound. You could be l .......
73: Re: Sansui 5050 (7.46)
Posted by Curt on 2004-08-08, 16:11:54 (24.164.239.189)
The 5050 was the bottom of the Sansui line back in 1977. It was rated at 30 watts per channel and retailed for $320. Other receivers in that line were the 6060, 7070, 8080, and 9090. IMHO, this was pr .......
74: Thinking about going vintage: a couple of questions (7.40)
Posted by lutesk on 2005-07-07, 07:41:03 (65.204.71.226)
Thinking about getting a Sansui 9090DB receiver, and maybe some HPM-100's or L100's. Probably dumb questions, but will I be able to just hook up my CD player to tape or aux, and can I run my VPI Scou .......
75: Re: Sansui 8080 lamp flicker (7.40)
Posted by Buzz on 2001-10-11, 14:20:21 (216.103.9.173)
I have a 9090db with a similar problem. The far left lamp on the dial flickers. If I tap it it comes back for a while. I have heard the problem is that this circuit gets its power from the speaker or .......
76: Re: Thanks Bob! (7.24)
Posted by BFitz on 2002-07-30, 21:03:02 (192.25.142.22)
No problem, I have 2 8080's and love them. They really benefitted from a good alignment though, they were off by a good bit. Sansui had a good grasp on tuner design, and put decent tuners in the high .......
77: Re: sansui 8080 lights (7.23)
Posted by EchoWars on 2004-02-05, 15:36:11 (65.28.50.110)
The lamps for the tuning meters are basically fuse holders of dubious quality to begin with, and after this many years now only make intermittent contact. You might be able to get away with removing t .......
78: Tell us more (7.21)
Posted by john purys on 2003-03-13, 04:57:55 (216.243.8.135)
I love my AR-3a's. I'm running them through a Sansui 8080, and due to location in my house I listen to them as much as any other system. However, the clarity doesn't match the bass. When you replace t .......
79: Re: Need parts Sansui 9090db (7.15)
Posted by gsquirrel on 2004-01-17, 18:43:52 (68.7.102.79)
Hey there, Try the link here for your parts...You'll need to scroll down toward the bottom to find the Sansuis. They have an 8080 and a 9090 I think. Good luck! Kirk .......
80: Re: Building a passable system for $100 or less? (7.08)
Posted by hak on 2004-12-07, 14:39:58 (67.132.3.225)
sansui 8080 free technics cd 20.00 advent legacy 60.00 fisher 500c 30.00 ar 4x 40.00 akai 2240 r-r 20.00 h&k 430 20.00 jbl decades 5.00 h7k tt 8.00 3 systems for $203.00 .......
81: First impressions - Re: Sansui 441 vs Marantz 2015 (7.05)
Posted by stone on 2005-10-21, 22:16:56 (24.235.235.180)
Hooked up to MINIMUS 7 mini speakers. The 441 is a bit bright. the tone controls help. Also the spekers need to be closer to a wall then I have them. The reception is very good with just a wire for an .......
82: Re: Left channel problem on Sansui 8080 (7.05)
Posted by Mb nutz on 2003-09-17, 00:35:57 (12.84.99.8)
Steve, you need to spray the pots from the back (there should be some small access holes right where the wires are soldiered) and work the controls back and forth about 20 times, take your time and cl .......
83: Re: Lost out on ebay auction now looking for Plan B (6.99)
Posted by tbcblues on 2004-03-25, 06:08:05 (66.148.209.86)
Vintage Sansui receivers are very bright on the high end, almost to the ear-splitting point with some speakers - makes you think you CAN hear 20khz in some cases - to save money I would look at the 70 .......
84: RE: Best SS Receiver???? (6.98)
Posted by Inmate51 on 2012-09-30, 09:26:26 (173.57.131.3)
"Sansui 8080DB. I had a Sony STR V4 that really sounded great, but traded it for a Thorens TD-165." 10-4 on the 8080. I shoulda bought one "just because", but got an AU-717 integrated amp that was exc .......
85: Re: What to buy -Sansui 8080,8080DB, 9090 or 9090DB? (6.94)
Posted by gsquirrel on 2003-02-17, 20:13:08 (68.7.103.200)
I would put my money on the 9090. It has plenty of power (125 wpc) As another poster noted, the DB models don't really have any added benefit since noone broadcasts in Dolby FM anymore. The straight 9 .......
86: Re: Sansui 9090 Tuner lights repair (6.90)
Posted by ron G. on 2004-08-23, 11:37:21 (24.57.51.30)
You should clean the selector switch as a matter of course but I doubt it will restore the lamp circuit. The contacts have a tendancy to burn and cleaning won't fix it. It didn't on mine anyway. I see .......
87: Re: Question on replacing selector switch on Sansui 8080 (6.86)
Posted by bobinaz on 2003-10-23, 21:30:44 (141.112.52.123)
Boy...that will be a job......at least if it is anything like a 990 model. Besides the top, you'll need to remove the bottom and the side panel. Is your function selector switch totally broken or do y .......
88: Re: A Pioneer SX-1250 is Now Mine (6.80)
Posted by BigL on 2005-11-23, 10:39:52 (70.176.37.143)
You have good taste. I have a Pioneer 1250, Onkyo 8500, Sansui 8080, and Luxman 1120. Quite a combination, bet not too many people have this assortment. I also use a Marantz 2270, Mac 1900 and a Mac41 .......
89: Of course it's just my opinion but...(long ramble) (6.75)
Posted by realistico on 2004-03-25, 19:01:15 (67.75.30.112)
I'd pass. I think that series (early 70's) was a step backwards from the earlier single digit series (7, 8, 9) and the "classic" x0x0 series (7070, 8080, 9090, 9090db etc.) and the later "G" series. I .......
90: Here is what I did- (6.68)
Posted by www.records on 2006-08-09, 19:51:43 (75.15.160.167)
I had several vintage receivers, speakers, turntables, amps that I had picked up over about a 10 year period. Nothing super special, Marantz 2252B, Kenwood KR6600, Sansui 8080, stuff like that. I woul .......
91: Re: What is a Sansui 9090DB worth? (6.58)
Posted by MIchael Samra on 2005-03-31, 22:54:55 (66.188.56.2)
That receiver puts out a supposed 125 watts per channel..In 1977 i had a GAS grandson amp that was 40WPC and it played louder and cleaner with much much more authority than the 9090db did.My point is .......
92: A day of receiver swapping- Marantz, Sansui & Kenwood (6.58)
Posted by www.records on 2005-08-07, 18:07:09 (204.13.181.33)
I spent the day trying different receivers into my system. Speakers used are Altec 604 8G's. Bought 2 months ago. I only used the tuners on these amps today to see how they sounded with my speakers. I .......
93: When "top-of-the-line".....isn't! (6.51)
Posted by Phil D on 2008-08-03, 09:23:38 (98.28.191.52)
OK, I will start this one off with my observation on a couple of TOTL receivers that in my opinion, are not the best sounding in their lineup. Prime example: Pioneer SX-1980- Awesome to look at, sound .......
94: Re: Which have better sound (6.44)
Posted by Bugman on 2003-01-22, 08:38:56 (63.98.74.2)
The 9090db will get more votes because of the looks and the fact that the G-series is the point were Sansui started to compremise some quality. I have not had the pleasure of owning th G-series. I be .......
95: Re: Comparison: Tuner section Sansuni 9090 vs TU-xxx (6.42)
Posted by BFitz on 2002-07-29, 13:02:03 (192.25.240.26)
The 8080/9090 use the same tuner, a 4 gang, 3 ceramic filter with good IF gain/limiting, ratio detector, and HA1196 stereo decoder. This would be equivelent or a bit lesser than a TU-717/517, which al .......
96: I just did the same thing (6.41)
Posted by Marko on 2002-07-28, 20:44:54 (63.230.160.106)
I must say, that back then, nice phono sections were the norm. Everyone used one. I first got a Harman Kardon 730 myself, on ebay(local seller) for $37.........while it was very good, it made me wonde .......
97: Re: Sansui 8080 receiver amp (6.39)
Posted by JJR on 2004-02-28, 08:39:37 (67.37.189.7)
I would look into having it repaired by a known repair outfit. Buying equiptment off EBAY is very scary to say the least. From my own personal experiance I went through 10 receivers purchased off Ebay .......
98: Re: Sansui 9090 not working, any help?? (6.31)
Posted by Bfitz on 2001-05-15, 17:41:00 (24.25.148.32)
Any clues, or did you buy it like that? I would go straight to the output transistors and test them in place (powered off) with the ohms function of a voltmeter. Pay attention to the lead polarity, re .......
99: Sansui 1000X receiver (6.31)
Posted by Ron G. on 2002-02-12, 06:44:45 (209.216.149.197)
Anyone know the specs on this receiver, ie., power output, year of manufacture, etc. I picked one up for 3.00 and after a two hour cleanup with Deoxit and elbow grease it looks mint and plays flawless .......
100: Good post, I agree. (6.23)
Posted by john purys on 2004-03-30, 04:26:40 (64.48.71.79)
Especially about the far field voicing. I run mine through a Sansui 8080 and that is the system I always choose when I'm working around the house from room to room, rather than sitting for critical li .......
101: My first Marantz (5.88)
Posted by www.records on 2004-03-02, 19:44:15 (66.250.245.59)
Was in a thrift yesterday and found a 2252B in excellent cosmetic condition. Plugged it in and the meters and switches all worked so I hauled it to the front and paid my $30. I am a vinyl lover and ha .......
102: Re: Sansui 1000X Receiver any info ? (5.86)
Posted by Listener on 2002-01-05, 22:53:25 (208.44.66.23)
I think its is rated at 50wpc. I don't know what year(s) it was made as I bought mine used about six years ago. I paid $50.00(I think, maybe not), the tuner worked fine till my kids got ahold of it an .......
103: Sansui 8080 output problem?... (5.86)
Posted by Gordy on 2004-11-16, 12:27:24 (66.52.246.18)
It puts out very low sound level in both channels when cranked full open.Kinda like the pre section is putting out but not the amp section?What can I do to fix, with just a DMM, limited knowledge and .......
104: Re: Newbe Hints (5.75)
Posted by joelll on 2002-01-07, 22:11:21 (65.90.42.133)
Hello... I'd like to mention some of my own favorites: Sansui receivers, tuners and amplifiers. I'm currently listening to a Sansui 4000 reciver that cost me a whopping $35. It has a solid 50wpc, exce .......
105: Re: AMPS VS RECIEVERS (5.73)
Posted by zman on 2003-11-13, 08:22:01 (64.136.27.62)
i agree whith these folks i lean to the separates component also but theres mor than the specs that they give the common consumer, there is the quality of design inside you can build two different rec .......
106: Re: Recommend vintage budget tuner, please!!! (5.65)
Posted by Pete the bully on 2002-08-15, 05:00:38 (65.237.72.42)
Tuners were very important pieces in the 70s! Kenwood was known for their fine tuners, Pioneer and Sansui were very close. One of the best all-around tuners is the Onkyo T-9. Excellent sound to satisf .......
107: Re: Marantz versus Kenwood, Sherwood, JVC et al. ok sound off! (5.60)
Posted by TobyLee on 2002-12-03, 10:36:04 (170.146.91.6)
If you go to a few years later...... I have the complete set of 'Stereo Equipment Consumers Buyers Guide' from 1975-1979. (4 issues a year, some years 6)These publications were different from Stereo R .......
108: Re: Left channel problem on Sansui 8080 (5.17)
Posted by SPL db on 2003-09-17, 08:24:35 (216.81.151.141)
When cleaning the controls, makes sure to use a cleaner that is a non lubricant and a little goes a long way, no need to drown the control. After the control has been cleaned to your liking, then sp .......
109: Re: SANSUI 9090 and DQ10s (5.15)
Posted by BeatleFred on 2002-09-11, 21:36:37 (24.90.148.170)
How many drivers do the MMG's have? I still dont see why there is such a differnce between the performance of your 9090DB and mine with our respective speakers- as the Ren 90's do have an EMIT tweeter .......
110: Re: Okay you tuner guys; help me buy a new (used) tuner >$100-<$500 (5.01)
Posted by Pete the bully on 2002-11-03, 07:10:59 (63.178.246.35)
During the 70s and before, the radio was a very important music source. During the 70s, especially, because of the intense competition fostered by the Japanese makers, tuners became VERY good. The TOT .......
111: Re: Sansui 9090 not working, any help?? (4.91)
Posted by BFitz on 2001-05-15, 23:52:20 (24.25.148.32)
I think a lot of old fuses look like that. Test them also to be sure with the ohms function. It is common for the output transistors to go, even on units with "protection circuitry". If there is a dea .......
112: Info for Sansui 9090 Tuner lights repair (4.77)
Posted by bobinaz on 2004-08-23, 00:08:41 (68.230.94.207)
I found the info to bypass the selector switch so the radio display stays on.....here it is: The "fix" is to make the radio display lights stay on all the time when the rcvr is on. some quotes and pa .......
113: Re: Discovering new receivers (4.68)
Posted by Bold Eagle on 2006-12-02, 14:11:04 (71.31.141.172)
The AR-90 is a great speaker, but it's a 4 ohm load, isn't it? They are also fairly low sensitivity, so if you like a little volume or have a larger room, you need some power. I had a sony STR-V5 year .......
114: Wanna trade some White Elephants? (4.51)
Posted by malanga454 on 2005-09-08, 07:23:50 (67.38.221.102)
Hi folks. I hope I am not violating any rules here, but I was looking to trade some white elephants I aquired and need to be rid of. They were bought impulsiveley and the wify says I need to clear the .......
115: Re: Help a noob buy his first vintage 70's amp/receiver. :-) (long-ish) (4.27)
Posted by Bold Eagle on 2006-06-25, 05:23:35 (71.29.111.67)
That's a well thought out posting,I must say. one of the first to worry about robustness and long term reliability. Finding one with a high quality MM and MC will be harder and you may have to resort .......
116: Re: Send me an e-mail - The power switch is all I have left to fix - tuning light tweaks (4.13)
Posted by bobinaz on 2003-06-18, 16:53:24 (141.112.33.10)
I also posted this on another audio forum to share: I have been working on a display problem on my Sansui 990 on amd off for a few weeks now. The problem was in the function selector switch contacts. .......
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