Sansui G5700 vs. G33000 - a coupla pics
- Thread starter Dr. Mordo
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The G-22 and G-33 are exactly the same except for chrome trim on the 33 and a few more watts. Virtually all the parts are interchangeable.
It's definitely a receiver. The biggest reason it's in two pieces is you couldn't lift it otherwise. Neither the SX-1980 or the Marantz 2600 have separate toroidal transformers for each channel. The big Gs are in a class by themselves.
- Pete
It's definitely a receiver. The biggest reason it's in two pieces is you couldn't lift it otherwise. Neither the SX-1980 or the Marantz 2600 have separate toroidal transformers for each channel. The big Gs are in a class by themselves.
- Pete
AsaBerdahl
Active Member
I have something beyond envy for you.
AsaBerdahl
Active Member
This is why I feel bad. I have a Sansui G-9000. It's ceased operability due to a broken selector. I can't find the part. I could easily fix it, but I'm extremely hesitant to mess around with it. I don't want to mess it up anymore than it already is. I still need the selector or at least the long rood it uses for that. I have the knob. I'm wondering if anyone on Audiokarma might trade me so they can fix it? My mother, (original owner) just can't stand to have it sit here, and neither can I.
kevzep
Its all about the Music
Im sure if you post something in the Sansui forum you will get a bunch of people chiming in to help you.............
Dr. Mordo
Doctor of Rockology
Yep, I don't have a extra cable or I'd hook you up. Good luck, but I bet they turn up on ebay fairly often.
I just fixed the G5700 - one electrolytic cap was bubbled and fried. I replaced it with one from the junk box and it fired right up. I just listened to Steely Dan Gaucho, and wow this thing is clean sounding. I plan to fully recap it in the near future for obvious reasons. I had a Marantz 2226 in this room, and it's pretty startling the difference between the two amps. I will say, however, that I'm a bit surprised how loud the Sansui isn't. I actually have to turn it up more than the Marantz to hit the same volume levels. I guess it could just be a difference in the volume pot taper or something, but if anyone is worried about a small Marantz being loud enough, they shouldn't.
I just fixed the G5700 - one electrolytic cap was bubbled and fried. I replaced it with one from the junk box and it fired right up. I just listened to Steely Dan Gaucho, and wow this thing is clean sounding. I plan to fully recap it in the near future for obvious reasons. I had a Marantz 2226 in this room, and it's pretty startling the difference between the two amps. I will say, however, that I'm a bit surprised how loud the Sansui isn't. I actually have to turn it up more than the Marantz to hit the same volume levels. I guess it could just be a difference in the volume pot taper or something, but if anyone is worried about a small Marantz being loud enough, they shouldn't.
Big Tuna
Too Much Power!
I wouldn't go that far, Sam. The 1980 is no weakling. A better word would be a "breath" away. :twak:
Tucker99
Super Member
Wow !
I've got a few nice pieces but I gotta admit, just looking at pics of those G22000 and G33000 turns my envy button a flashing bright green!
I've never seen those big units 'in the flesh' but I willin' to bet that the photos somehow just don't do them justice. Actually, I've not even heard of either of those models being in my neck of the woods....
You're a couple of lucky fellows!
I've got a few nice pieces but I gotta admit, just looking at pics of those G22000 and G33000 turns my envy button a flashing bright green!
I've never seen those big units 'in the flesh' but I willin' to bet that the photos somehow just don't do them justice. Actually, I've not even heard of either of those models being in my neck of the woods....
You're a couple of lucky fellows!
Dr. Mordo
Doctor of Rockology
I do feel very lucky. It was quite a score.
As for the sound - they have a very similar sound. I think the super fast slew rate translates into a very coherent treble response, so the amp is brighter sounding than most. With most of my amps I tend to boost the treble a bit, but with both of these it's almost too much with no EQ at all. But they are very fast and very open sounding, and I really like them a lot. I've only listened for a few hours, but I like the sound of the G5700 as much as the G33000.
I would say that anyone shopping for a new receiver should consider a G, even if it is a smaller one like the G5700 (at 'only' 75 wpc). The last 57 to sell on ebay fetched $140 shipped- a freaking steal.
As for the sound - they have a very similar sound. I think the super fast slew rate translates into a very coherent treble response, so the amp is brighter sounding than most. With most of my amps I tend to boost the treble a bit, but with both of these it's almost too much with no EQ at all. But they are very fast and very open sounding, and I really like them a lot. I've only listened for a few hours, but I like the sound of the G5700 as much as the G33000.
I would say that anyone shopping for a new receiver should consider a G, even if it is a smaller one like the G5700 (at 'only' 75 wpc). The last 57 to sell on ebay fetched $140 shipped- a freaking steal.
