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  1. J

    Another Sansui 4000 recap story...

    Well guys. Thought I'd share here my experience repairing and recapping a Sansui 4000 that was in dire need of attention. I bought this receiver several years ago (~$100) with the intention of rebuilding it. Actually, I bought two. One being specifically for parts. It came to me in fair...
  2. Stereoboy70

    Sansui 4000 issues.

    Hello all. Been awhile since I’ve posted. I’m having some issues with my 4000. No sound from any inputs, AM or FM. I rebuilt both amps (1150) the EQ board (1169) preamp board (1149) MPX board (1185) protection board (1176). New caps and new transistors. Also new filter caps etc.. The...
  3. secondmouse

    Sansui 4000 LED re-lamp...just one issue

    Finally getting around to re-lamping my 4000. Several lights are out. This unit suffered some kind of surge in the past, evidenced by a partly melted plug, but does work just fine in all respects. LED kit from Joe is on the way, but doesn't include the protection bulb, and finding an original...
  4. C

    Akai 4000DB Take-up Noise

    I have just been given an Akai 4000DB that hasn't been used in at least a decade, and the take-up reel makes a whirring noise while rotating (the supply reel does not). The sound continues if I stop the platter with my hand (which is quite easy to do, and bounds easier than it is for the supply...
    • CharlesFR
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    • 4000 4000db akai noise noise trouble take-up reel
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    • Forum: Tape
  5. T

    Sansui 4000 zero voltage for bias adjust

    Hey everyone, I recently recapped a Sansui 4000. Step one was adjusting the bias which should have been simple. I followed the service manual directions but when attempting to read voltage across f001 I am showing no voltage, even when turning the bias pot up. I have all the lights on and...
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