Fjsixty
New Member
Howdy everyone,
I was recently gifted a Sansui AU-111 amplifier purchased by a friend of my father’s at a PX in Japan in the 60’s. Unfortunately, it was left in a non-climate controlled garage for 30 years or more and has developed a myriad of issues. I recently took it in to my local repair shop, who gave me about a $1,500 repair ticket. I know that of course it is worth repairing, and I would love to replace my Pioneer SX-626 with an amp of vintage lore, but am struggling to justify spending the money right now.
My question is, if this needs a full and complete overhaul, how technical is the work? Is this something that I can accomplish with rudimentary electronics knowledge? Or am I best to just wait until I can comfortably pay for the overhaul?
Thanks for the help!
I was recently gifted a Sansui AU-111 amplifier purchased by a friend of my father’s at a PX in Japan in the 60’s. Unfortunately, it was left in a non-climate controlled garage for 30 years or more and has developed a myriad of issues. I recently took it in to my local repair shop, who gave me about a $1,500 repair ticket. I know that of course it is worth repairing, and I would love to replace my Pioneer SX-626 with an amp of vintage lore, but am struggling to justify spending the money right now.
My question is, if this needs a full and complete overhaul, how technical is the work? Is this something that I can accomplish with rudimentary electronics knowledge? Or am I best to just wait until I can comfortably pay for the overhaul?
Thanks for the help!