This bit of Sansui trivia just popped up on another thread, but I thought I'd start a new thread about it.
My model Eight (built 6/72 -- thank you BF for the hint about serial numbers! this one has the cool-looking serial #222060001) and model 4000 receivers (built 11/70) both turn off their tuner dial lights when the tuner isn't in use (input selector set to AUX or PHONO). Furthermore, the 4000 changes the lighting of the dial pointer depending on FM or AM.
However, my 350a receiver (built 12/70) doesn't do any of this. I'm pretty sure the G-series and later don't do it either.
So... I wonder, what models have this feature? I think it's really cool myself, I like not having the dial lit up when I'm playing CDs.
joel
My model Eight (built 6/72 -- thank you BF for the hint about serial numbers! this one has the cool-looking serial #222060001) and model 4000 receivers (built 11/70) both turn off their tuner dial lights when the tuner isn't in use (input selector set to AUX or PHONO). Furthermore, the 4000 changes the lighting of the dial pointer depending on FM or AM.
However, my 350a receiver (built 12/70) doesn't do any of this. I'm pretty sure the G-series and later don't do it either.
So... I wonder, what models have this feature? I think it's really cool myself, I like not having the dial lit up when I'm playing CDs.
joel