Early Sansui integrateds, big ADS speakers, and power amps...
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bolero
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wow, that's a lot of EQ. Interesting & useful comparisons though.
I never use loudness anyway, don't like what it does to the sound. Except at very low volumes.
I usually bypass the EQ too, if the amp has a "source direct" switch.
But hey, everyone has their preferences & do what you like!
I never use loudness anyway, don't like what it does to the sound. Except at very low volumes.
I usually bypass the EQ too, if the amp has a "source direct" switch.
But hey, everyone has their preferences & do what you like!
I am just amazed -
I put the AU-888 in the closet. Will be putting it up for sale with its accompanying TU-888. Took the 555a out to the living room as a stand-in for the 7700, which is going to need some serious restoration. But that's not going to be for a while, so I thought I'd A/B the 7700 against the 222. Same method as before, level-matched with loudness on.
None of my tests are blinded, but they practically are - I never remember which button corresponds to which amp when I start a new comparison. I seriously thought the 222 was the 7700, because of how full the sound is. Fantastic highs, full mids, MEATY lows. It's making the 7700 sound anemic by comparison. I mean, sure, you might say well yeah, cap-coupled, but recall I just finished comparing with the 555a, and prior to that I found that the 777 was pretty close to the 222. I suppose I should throw the 777 in there too, but I'm a bit fatigued, and it's besides the point, since the 777 is going to my friend's house.
I'm only half-joking when I say I'm considering just replacing all my amps with 222s...
I put the AU-888 in the closet. Will be putting it up for sale with its accompanying TU-888. Took the 555a out to the living room as a stand-in for the 7700, which is going to need some serious restoration. But that's not going to be for a while, so I thought I'd A/B the 7700 against the 222. Same method as before, level-matched with loudness on.
None of my tests are blinded, but they practically are - I never remember which button corresponds to which amp when I start a new comparison. I seriously thought the 222 was the 7700, because of how full the sound is. Fantastic highs, full mids, MEATY lows. It's making the 7700 sound anemic by comparison. I mean, sure, you might say well yeah, cap-coupled, but recall I just finished comparing with the 555a, and prior to that I found that the 777 was pretty close to the 222. I suppose I should throw the 777 in there too, but I'm a bit fatigued, and it's besides the point, since the 777 is going to my friend's house.
I'm only half-joking when I say I'm considering just replacing all my amps with 222s...
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bolero
Super Member
not yet, started on a 6600 as a warmup first but life got in the way, no time
Lots of wires.. debating outsourcing this..
I think I'm gonna run it by the local tech and see if he's willing to do a recap.
Today I'm in the living room, having replaced the 888 with the 555a, and the KEF 104/2s with new-to-me L710s, listening to music that has no right to sound so smooth. SO SMOOTH.
I don't know who he is but looks intriguing, will queue it up after the last song on this album is done. Because GOOD LORD. I don't know who deserves my prayers more, Kikuchi or Guenther!
gilbert151
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Great reading thank you for this!
I've got an AU-222 and i've always been tempted to replace it with higher spec Sansuis like AU-777 or one of the x700 or x900 series.
But now you've got me wondering if I just don't bother and enjoy my 222! It has no problems driving my Yamaha NS-1000M speakers.
Mine has a bit of a hiss when nothing is playing - any idea what might be the cause?
Tempted to recap and refresh mine. I see there's some kits on ebay which already have the parts all together in a neat bundle. I'm competent with a soldering iron but never worked on amps so will take it very slow.