Sansui G-9000 Oval Capacitor 're-stuff'
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Rather than restuff, just go with new caps. If you want to keep the original look, dremel off the top of the OEM caps at the base and drop them on top with a bit of glue stick to hold them in place. The new caps tend to be much smaller, and you'd even be able to increase the values if you want, long as you don't go below the original voltages.
The screw mount base must be kept. Glueing on the label would look bad and cheesy. Also not even sure two circular new caps would fit snugly without some sort of holder.
Thank you Pete! Also had no idea, this is huge information. $100 is a no brainer.
Not a bad idea if your replacements caps are a small enough diameter and you can mount them close enough together. The oval can is deceptive too. The core cap elements inside are quite small with lots of space to spare. I still have the old oval caps and clamps from the G-9000 I rebuilt where the owner opted for the 4 separate caps. I keep mulling over the idea of restuffing them for future use in something.
I'd hang onto them, either to restuff for a future restoration or sell to someone who needs them. Would be short sighted to just toss them as scrap.
Another thought just occurred to me, the version used in the G-9000 is marked differently than the ones used in the AU-919, dewlite being the same value. That needs to be considered if buying a set restuffed from someplace like QRXrestore.
Another thought just occurred to me, the version used in the G-9000 is marked differently than the ones used in the AU-919, dewlite being the same value. That needs to be considered if buying a set restuffed from someplace like QRXrestore.
Oh they're not going to get tossed.
They just look too cool 
on my shelf. But I might part with them is someone really needs them. They tested "alright" with my Peak ESR meter, but that is only a low voltage test. At least they won't throw up a bright DBT "test"... 
yes Bill ( Deltalight ) has passed. he had cancer. last year i believe, i was told this from Dave Olsen a tech i use on my tube gear who knew Bill as well. apparently he was assaulted and had severe head injury and when hospitalized they found he had advanced cancer that he wasnt aware of. Bill restored a couple receivers for me and used a dual filter cap replacement he designed on my Marantz 2285B. i believe his handle is from a flashlight he designed called the deltalight.
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Yes I found his obituary, which had nothing written about him at all. And he did work on engineering LED lights before they were mainstream. I feel bad about someone as talented as him, passing away, without any kind of recognition or words. He and I had many conversations over the years. When he fell ill, he only told me he had health conditions and couldn’t work on restorations anymore. And he seemed to no longer want to engage in conversations at all, which was very unlike him. After some time, I figured whatever he had wasn’t good, and he did not want to discuss it. I remember the last time I saw him was when I picked up my Sansui 9090. As I was walking away he said “that’s the best 9090 I’ve ever done”. It’s a special receiver to me, just for that experience. I wonder what happened to his own gear?
Rest In Peace Bill!
In addition, the G-901DB is done with re-stuffed oval caps as well and sounds fantastic! Currently working on the cabinet and am putting on cherrywood veneer.
ghamilton
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I agree. My 919 didn't need it. Also "LEESTEREO" does not always replace or restore them either. That says a lot.
Yes R.I.P.
ossodiseppia
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If you go this route, I would be more than happy to make the decal that goes on the top!
Hi Fi and I
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For the case you have highlighted in the schematic snip, easy answer, No. - in other words you MUST use 80V plus capacitors for C703 & C704.
That is if I understand your question correctly....
(it sounds like you would like to try and use lower voltage capacitors for C703 & C704 ?)
