Jonathan75
Active Member
Jim, thank you VERY much for the information! It helps to know what I need to bring with me.
Overweight 9090DB
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Jonathan75
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Just wanted to give an update on my much contested NY trip to retrieve my first 9090DB via carry on luggage. It might help someone else if they would like to try this sometime.
First I removed the transformer which was VERY heavy. Around 21 pounds. After the transformer was removed and I picked up the receiver it started to appear more feasible to carry it around. I did not bring very much with me in my luggage so I would not go over 50 pounds with the transformer inside. I wrapped the transformer with bubble wrap and cardboard to protect it and put a label on it to inform the TSA that it was just a transformer so they would not panic. After that I did some minimal protection on the receiver itself so as not to make it too much larger then it already was. I put a carry handle on it and I was off to the airport.
I got lucky and the screening for check in luggage was being done in public view. Some airports it is only done behind the scenes where you can't see what is going on. Of course after they sent it through the xray machine it was a big red flag. I can only imagine how the transformer looks like on their screen. So anyway I was there to babysit while they undid all my wrapping to examine the beast. I took the opportunity to give them a history lesson on Sansui which they were very interested in while I kept a sharp eye on their box cutter and coached them every step to be safe. As you can see in the pictures below I used one gallon empty water jugs as buffers to keep the transformer from moving around too much. After they did the explosive sniffer test they taped it up and I was on my way to security for my next step.
I was relieved that the TSA didn't stop me and ask me to unwrap the whole thing. I put the unit on the belt last behind my other items to insure I made it to the other side of the metal detector before it gets crushed by other items. They looked at it on the xray screen and sent it right through with no questions asked.
Now it is time to get on the plane. I picked a seat in the rear of the plane so I would be the first one on and the last one off so as not to be rushed. I also picked a seat where I saw on the seating chart that there was open seats next to me. So I could put the receiver sideways under the seat in front of me. As you can see in the pictures it fits perfectly onboard the small CRJ aircraft operated by Air Wisconsin for USAirways.
So anyway to make a long story longer, it is back home and everyone survived. Now I just need to fix it!
Here it is back in the hotel room.
Packed up and ready for travel!
Transformer with buffers.
Under the seat on the plane.
After TSA inspection.
Packing coming off.
Safe and unpacked.
The seller surprised me with this crack. I did not do this during transport!
First I removed the transformer which was VERY heavy. Around 21 pounds. After the transformer was removed and I picked up the receiver it started to appear more feasible to carry it around. I did not bring very much with me in my luggage so I would not go over 50 pounds with the transformer inside. I wrapped the transformer with bubble wrap and cardboard to protect it and put a label on it to inform the TSA that it was just a transformer so they would not panic. After that I did some minimal protection on the receiver itself so as not to make it too much larger then it already was. I put a carry handle on it and I was off to the airport.
I got lucky and the screening for check in luggage was being done in public view. Some airports it is only done behind the scenes where you can't see what is going on. Of course after they sent it through the xray machine it was a big red flag. I can only imagine how the transformer looks like on their screen. So anyway I was there to babysit while they undid all my wrapping to examine the beast. I took the opportunity to give them a history lesson on Sansui which they were very interested in while I kept a sharp eye on their box cutter and coached them every step to be safe. As you can see in the pictures below I used one gallon empty water jugs as buffers to keep the transformer from moving around too much. After they did the explosive sniffer test they taped it up and I was on my way to security for my next step.
I was relieved that the TSA didn't stop me and ask me to unwrap the whole thing. I put the unit on the belt last behind my other items to insure I made it to the other side of the metal detector before it gets crushed by other items. They looked at it on the xray screen and sent it right through with no questions asked.
Now it is time to get on the plane. I picked a seat in the rear of the plane so I would be the first one on and the last one off so as not to be rushed. I also picked a seat where I saw on the seating chart that there was open seats next to me. So I could put the receiver sideways under the seat in front of me. As you can see in the pictures it fits perfectly onboard the small CRJ aircraft operated by Air Wisconsin for USAirways.
So anyway to make a long story longer, it is back home and everyone survived. Now I just need to fix it!
Here it is back in the hotel room.
Packed up and ready for travel!
Transformer with buffers.
Under the seat on the plane.
After TSA inspection.
Packing coming off.
Safe and unpacked.
The seller surprised me with this crack. I did not do this during transport!
Now that's dedication. Very well done even though I advised against it. Now comes the good part. Enjoy that beauty as I'm sure you will. You also have quite the story to tell about how you got it home.
similost
Rockin and Rollin....
Very cool you got it through with no damage. I'm super surprised...
Only one thing that really worries me though.... TSA was worried enough about the tranny to think maybe it was some sort of explosive or something, so some guy with a box cutter, probably not trained in explosive devices, opens it up in the middle of a crowded airport... :scratch2:
Only one thing that really worries me though.... TSA was worried enough about the tranny to think maybe it was some sort of explosive or something, so some guy with a box cutter, probably not trained in explosive devices, opens it up in the middle of a crowded airport... :scratch2:
zenithfan1
Super Member
WOW! Great job! I'm glad you (and it) made it through ok. I didn't think the sui would make it. Thanks for all the details, I may have to do the same thing one day.
Jonathan75
Active Member
Here is a link to where you can buy your own STRAPAHANDLE locally. I got mine clearance at TJ Maxx for only around $3 and I am glad I did. I always buy things that looks useful if I can find a good deal, sometimes it pans out but just takes a few months or years to find a use for it. But the STRAPAHANDLE normally cost around $13 - $14.
http://www.strapahandle.com/purchase.html
http://www.strapahandle.com/purchase.html
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SpeakerLabFan
< speakerlab 7's
Wow, nice job! Never would think it doable. Thanks for the report and pictures.
If you'd have had the TSA screener I had last week in LA, you'd have gone through no problem. She was talking to the metal detector worker about going to Chilis for lunch, not looking at the screen, just hitting the forward button scooting everything through. Though in the box of things they snagged was somebody's Lava Lamp. So don't try to bring a lava lamp on board to enjoy with your 9090db tunes.
merrylander
AK Member
Would not doubt that for a minute, I know from weighing one that the transformer in the CR-3020 is just over 25 pounds.
HomerJSimpson
Addicted Member
Great story !! Welocome to the area.
Duffinator
Spin The Black Circle
+1 I'm glad your new Sansui made the trip home safely. :thmbsp:
Jonathan75
Active Member
Thanks, still don't have it working yet though. I am trying to figure out what rating fuse to use to replace two bad 1 ohm 1/2watt fusible resistors that was blown. Hopefully after that it just might fire up for the first time.