With the pricing not much less than the more powerful HF-V60 it had better have been one sweet sounding amp.... or maybe it wasn't and everyone just bought the V60 and L60 and that is why there are no R50 out there ?
yes, that's what I was looking at... half the power and almost the same price. I know some low Wattage amps can sound sweet but they usually have really solid iron still but if you look at the weight on the brochure the R50 is also much lighter weight than the V60.R-50... only 6 watts??
That may be the reason.
email sent. will share hereHave pics but unable to post due to slow 'net connection. If anyone wants them
send me an email at zarco@sonic.net.
Steve
Any chance you have a higher res version of that image?? I would like to translate what is written below HF-V60C and HF-V60K in the bottom table to properly understand the suffixes.I came across an old Sansui catalog that mentions a tube monoblock HF-R50. There is no picture of one and a google search did not reveal anything. I was aware the HF-V60 and HF-L60 monoblocks but this one I've never heard about or seen. Anyone have pictures or info on this amp?
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Maybe there was just 'something' not to everyone's liking about the R50, or maybe just a 'different' sound, and the V60 & L60 were the best.
I've had one of these for approx 30 years. Did not realize it was somewhat unusual or
rare in the US at least. Discovered this group when trying to find any info about it.
I'll be going through it this week and will post pics. The output tubes are a pair of
P-P 6AR5's.
Luckily Sansui attached a small schematic inside the case.
Steve
I've had one of these for approx 30 years. Did not realize it was somewhat unusual
Wow! So there is at least one out there and you have first hand experience with it! Thanks Steve for becoming a member and sharing! I had written off the idea of ever even getting to see a picture of one! Having owned it for 30 years, Im curious of your impressions of it and the mono setup you had while listening to it if you don't mind sharing.I've had one of these for approx 30 years. Did not realize it was somewhat unusual or
rare in the US at least. Discovered this group when trying to find any info about it.
I'll be going through it this week and will post pics. The output tubes are a pair of
P-P 6AR5's.
Luckily Sansui attached a small schematic inside the case.
Steve
Unfortunately that brochure is up in NY and I am in Florida until the end of next month. As soon as I return, I will scan a copy which should provide better resolution.Any chance you have a higher res version of that image?? I would like to translate what is written below HF-V60C and HF-V60K in the bottom table to properly understand the suffixes.