aldena007

Hello all of the Sansui enthusiasts! I recently acquired an 8080 (non-DB) and in FM mono both speakers work. In FM Stereo the left channel is out. The same issue occurs in AUX when the stereo/mono mode switch is toggled. The sound is excellent and the unit is completely original.

I’m going to restore it and have done a few restorations recently so I’m comfortable replacing caps, trannies etc… however I’m still a newbie.

Reading through the various threads all things Sansui 8080’s at issue are the transistors 2sc1708 on the driver board and the discussed replacement for these is the...