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There are also a couple of restoration threads on the SANSUI FORUM here. I did mine a couple ofyears ago with the help of quite a few of the "older guys"(years on the forums).
Note that there are at least 5-6 different schematics for this unit based on the following.
1.) # of Bias pots (1-2-4)
2.) Input Voltage switch(Round or Rectangular) (Single, Dual, QUAD)
3.) Early or late 1965 Tuner.
The Serial # will tell you when it was built. First 4 numbers will tell you when and where. Example. 1632 would be plant 1, 1966, 32nd week of 1966 (Mid August).
I have copies of 4 of them. If you give me the particulars I might have it on pdf.
Larry
Note that there are at least 5-6 different schematics for this unit based on the following.
1.) # of Bias pots (1-2-4)
2.) Input Voltage switch(Round or Rectangular) (Single, Dual, QUAD)
3.) Early or late 1965 Tuner.
The Serial # will tell you when it was built. First 4 numbers will tell you when and where. Example. 1632 would be plant 1, 1966, 32nd week of 1966 (Mid August).
I have copies of 4 of them. If you give me the particulars I might have it on pdf.
Larry
markn2wae
Mark T N2WAE
If it plays, do this first...
If the set PLAYS, then all is working **FOR THE MOMENT!**
Here are the ROUGH HIGHLIGHTS of what to do with your 1000A-
Replace ALL the PIO caps, the smaller electrolytic caps, and the larger electrolytic caps.
Check the tubes and their bias.
Put two small fans at the back, blowing OUT.
Mark T.
If the set PLAYS, then all is working **FOR THE MOMENT!**
Here are the ROUGH HIGHLIGHTS of what to do with your 1000A-
Replace ALL the PIO caps, the smaller electrolytic caps, and the larger electrolytic caps.
Check the tubes and their bias.
Put two small fans at the back, blowing OUT.
Mark T.
bktheking
Gitter Done!
That's a good friend who:
A- bought it
B- sold it to you
C- sold it for $5 to you
D- bought it working
E- isn't a total moron
Well done, I can only think of one person off the top of my head that could have pulled that one off, the rest are total morons (when it comes to audio) :yes:
consolenut
New Member
Congrats on the 1000A....Like most have said recap the power supply and the audio path. It will prove its worth after about 10 hours of playing time.
Great, if you have some efficent speakers, you will be amazed at how those old out of date tube receivers sound. Kind of makes you wonder what people were thinking when the trashed the old tubes to get a new Solid State stereo back in the days.
If you know how to solder, and can read a schemetic, you might want to try recapping it yourself. You probably should have the tubes tested, and you won't be able to go to the local drug store anymore to do that. But I just was able to get my first tube amp recapped and running which other members here on AK to hold my hand. The cost of caps is pretty cheap probably less than 30 dollars, and its a lot of fun if you just take your time and listen to others carefully.
If you know how to solder, and can read a schemetic, you might want to try recapping it yourself. You probably should have the tubes tested, and you won't be able to go to the local drug store anymore to do that. But I just was able to get my first tube amp recapped and running which other members here on AK to hold my hand. The cost of caps is pretty cheap probably less than 30 dollars, and its a lot of fun if you just take your time and listen to others carefully.
Kegger
R.I.P. 1/12/1966 - 6/1/2017
With some good patience, pay attention to details, and take your time it can be
done by someone without a lot of experience, having said that though the 1000A
like many other full blown receivers can be overwhelming with the sheer amount of
parts stuffed into these things, an the 1000A is good example of that.
These are not the easiest to redo, with lots of parts replacing an testing to do right.
(not trying to discourage, just giving a heads-up of what's in store on a unit like this)
done by someone without a lot of experience, having said that though the 1000A
like many other full blown receivers can be overwhelming with the sheer amount of
parts stuffed into these things, an the 1000A is good example of that.
These are not the easiest to redo, with lots of parts replacing an testing to do right.
(not trying to discourage, just giving a heads-up of what's in store on a unit like this)
Congrats
michaelhigh
mind's eye music
Tubes are really cool. They wil never replace my high-current solid state gear but you've never heard tubes till you taste the sweet sound of SET topology!
