So sad to hear this. Jim's love of Sansui gear was infectious and he was a fount of knowledge that can never be replaced. My heart goes out to his family and may he rest in peace.
Wow, it's been almost a year since I posted this question. I may have set some sort of a record for longest Craigslist transaction. The seller works for Union Pacific and and got called out of town for a very long time. When he finally got back in to town and emailed me in December, I...
Thanks, Pete. I have to laugh that you and Rob were the first folks to reply, because after I posted my question I discovered a thread from 2009 that I had missed before where you two are discussing this very thing.
Does anyone out there know if the model 7000 receiver has the dual differential pair on the amp input, like the Eight, AU-666-999? I've read through some past threads that say the 7000 and Eight were built around the same time and share some similarities but that there are also notable design...
Eight, engraved, no relay, set screws on all knobs, 221120697
Eight Deluxe, engraved, relay, set screw on tuning knob, 224010239
7000, engraved, no relay, set screws on all knobs, 221031402
AU-999, 231080544
AU-505, 814082066
TU-5500, 025010432
Thanks, Ghonk! The seller described the square tweeters version as series one and the round tweeter version as series two. Maybe he meant to say the square version was the earlier version, not an official designation.
I'm a newer AK member and and this is my first post, but this is one of my favorite threads that I keep coming back to and re-reading. So, thanks! I'm a Sansui fan and owner of a 2000 and 890DB that Trnsfmr fully restored. I'd love to hear if your AU-777a continues to reign supreme or if...