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Sansui 9900Z

sonix

sonix

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Hi everyone,

I traded my Sansui G 8000 for a Sansui 9900Z plus Magnavox BCD650. In my opinion the sound is a bit more neutral or even than my G 8000, a bit smoother. The base is no where near as big and the highs are not very piercing like that of the G 8000. It doesen't look as pretty to me but I think it sounds more honest with the source. It almost sounds like it has less "oomph" than the G 8000, even though it is 160w per ch., and the G 8000is 120w per ch. Anyway I don't regret trading.

I need more information about this reciever. I can't find a manual or anything online. If anyone has any information like all the specs I would apreciate it. Also your opinion on what it sounds like to you.
 
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I need information about this rare receiver. So if anyone has a manual with specifications I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks
 
A search of completed listings on EBay might give you some information. There have been a couple that have come up, but might be past the 1-month cut-off that EBay uses.
I have a 7900z - it's rated at 100wpc into 8 ohms. There was an 8900z, 9900z was top of that line, so likely in the order of 140+wpc. I'll have a look later and see if I have anything on the 9900z and add to this post. Hope this is of some help...
 
7900Z was 100 WPC. I thought the 8900ZDB (only made a ZDB I believe) was 125 WPC. I also thought the 9900Z was 160 WPC.

Search for Sansui 9900z manual and see what you come up with. I am sure there is a free download somewhere.

Rob
 
I think I have the stuff you're looking for. Did you search the database here as I think I remember putting that stuff here so you might be able to just download it. Maybe I posted something else? PM me if you need it? I'm glad you're happy with your trade.
 
I also have a 9900Z, a strange beast:
It has up/down buttons for the volume that actually drive a motorized analog pot.
And the tuning knob has optical detectors for digital tuning.

Also inside is a fan with a thermostatic switch.

And the service manual does say 160 wpc.
 
Hey thanks for the input everyone, I haven't come up with anything yet but still looking. I agree this may not be the pretiest or the best built receiver I have ever owned, but it sounds very nice to my ears. I would say very clean even sound.:yes:
 
I have a 9900z, i did an a-b comparison with my au999 and it sounded almost exactly the same to me. the "powered volume" is kind of annoying though.
This is a very under appreciated sansui, as it is the 1st new model after the legendary receivers (1982 i believe) and has a lot of "new fangled gadgetry" installed. I also have a z9000 which has even more crazy stuff on board like reverb, timers, presets galore, graphic equilizer (1983 i believe) and is definitly a step down from the 9900z, (although i like it a lot also).
I believe both of these receivers will find a place "at the collectors table" eventually.
 
We all have the sound that we prefer when it comes to the amp, preamp, integrated, receiver side of stereo. I hitched my wagon to the Sui line a long time ago, and have never regretted it for one solitary musical note.

That said, there are models in every manufacturers line that will make us go WTF happened here. I think it was the manufacturer thinking that this is what the public wants.

Long story short, the Z series strayed too far from the original Sui sound I was accustomed to. Yes, I have owned numerous Z series receivers. They all left the rack after competing with the likes of a 8080, 9090, G8K. I am in no way saying that the Z series is not a good receiver, it is. It is just not MY cup of tea. As they say though YMMV!!!
 
If the G 8000 that I had had all the terminations on the back like all others, I would have definately kept it. That style of terminations is just hidious in my opinion, no offense to anyone here.

Also if the switchss were metal not fake it would add more to keeping it. As ugly as the 9900Z may look to some, at least all the buttons are alluminum not plastic. Sorry, again not trying to upset anyone, I know there are a few G lovers here.

I had the G 5000 and it sounded on the bright side as well, just like the G 8000. I traded the unit to a guy who owns a vintage stereo shop for over 20+ years and he agrees with my analysis. He has had them come and go through out the years. So this one will be on the rack for sale soon. The face of the G 8000 will be convincing enough for someone to buy it, it is pretty.

I thing my favorites were the Model 8, 881, and Au 9500, oh and 1000A:D It's all good, different strokes for different folks.:thmbsp:
 
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Hey buddy... nice trade... if you are hearing the g 8000 has a little more kick... try having the 9900 z serviced.. the 9900z for sure has some juice.. I have the 9900 z and 8900 zdb the motor control volume takes a little getting used to . I run my 9900 z with 4 cerwin vega dx9s ... both a and b at same time... thats 2 ohms stable never shut it down. It will be a saught after item in 15 more years .. a real nice unit.. to my ears it out performs the g 8000 except a slight diff in the low end.
 
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