Sansui AU-888

[torontolewis]

Hi guys I have a question regarding fuse assembley's. How big of a job is it to repair/change a fuse assembley for one channel on the AU-888? Im not a very technicial person but I have a chance to scoop up a TU-888 and AU-888 off a friend of mine for next to nothing. The tuner works fine but the amp is 'missing a fuse assem for one channel' so he says. I would have to have a local tech repair it but I would like to know if it would be difficult to fix it and what size (price wize) job am I looking at?

As always thanking you in advance.

 

[Bob91343]

It is unclear from the service manual that there is a fuse assembly. Depending on which version you have, there may be about five or maybe nine fuses, and they seem to just plug into holders.

Better have a look at the unit and locate what he is talking about.

 

[torontolewis]

thanks I will have a look at it.

 

[LBPete]

The AU-888 uses a couple of different kinds of fuse holders. Is it one of the tubular plastic ones mounted on the back panel or is it one of the PC mount fuse holders? In either case, they can be replaced. Browse through the fuse holders listed on sites like mcm electronics or parts express and see which one matches best.

- Pete

 

[newguy1]

I'm wondering if your friend is the guy that I just picked up an AU-888 and a TU-888 from this afternoon! (I'll post some pics later)

FWIW the fuse issue is the screwcap is missing from one of the plastic speaker fuse holders on the back face.

I've got a donor unit in a 7070 that I am hoping to be able to salvage the part from.

 

[newguy1]

Did I mention how sweet this combo looks together?

 

[torontolewis]

I didnt end up taking the gear. I didnt want to take on a project without not knowing how big and expensive a job it was. I told my friend if he fix's the amp and is still willing to sell it I will be interested. Plus there are a few other items which I am pursuing that I would like more and will need to have spare $ for.

Thanks guys