Sansui Integrated Amps?
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Au-x911dg
Actually, yeah, this is what I use.
I have a couple different cheap chinese bluetooth receivers that can do LDAC. I turn the amp on, and keep the physical volume knob around 10-11 o'clock, then control the music and volume with my phone.
Here's one product I've used: https://www.amazon.com/1Mii-Bluetooth-Receiver-Wireless-Surround/dp/B0CF12LGPS
That sounds interesting since I only run my Altec 19s for music. It is a bit underpowered but could work for my needs with very efficient speakers. Where are you located and what is the $$.
If all you need is remote volume control there are some options that do not require buying a new amp. You could get a line level remote control volume unit. Kevin at Skylabs (no affiliation) in one of his videos recommends the MCM IR Remote Volume Control. It's gotten good reviews for not adding any background noise to your system. Another option (which I have connected to my AU-9900) is to use a remote controlled equalizer. With one of these you get volume control and equalizer control. The specific one I have is an ADC Sound Shaper SS-525X. It is a great unit and actually adds less background hiss than the internal tone controls of my 9900. If you get a graphic equalizer, you have the added bonus of the cool bouncing bars! Wither either of these options you can use any amp/receiver you want using either the pre-out/main-in jacks or a tape loop.
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Sorry didn't mean I was selling mine.
@KeithD do you have any of those Sansui equalizer/analysers? I saw a couple that have similar yellow bars and they look great!
No, I considered buying an SE-88 at one point, but I've read they develop issues with the display, and they do not have remote volume control, which was kind of a deal breaker for me. However, the aesthetics are quite appealing.
Which Sansui graphic equalizers had yellow/orange bars? I'm unfamiliar with those.
G900XD/XV and G-E770 are the ones I found. I think there are more...No, I considered buying an SE-88 at one point, but I've read they develop issues with the display, and they do not have remote volume control, which was kind of a deal breaker for me. However, the aesthetics are quite appealing.
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Which Sansui graphic equalizers had yellow/orange bars? I'm unfamiliar with those.
YUP. I have one of those and it does work pretty well. FX-Audio DP-02. It has 2 tubes and I don't hear any hiss when I use it. The only issue is the connection only allows it to connect to one unit, CD or TT so I have to mess with wires when I switch between sources. I did just pick up a nice Onkyo TX-870 receiver that is doing what I need but I very partial to my Sansui gear. I have been pulling my hair out searching for a simple Do All system that can connect all my stuff but it is not going well at all.I bought a really nice Sony STR-DG1000 Multimedia receiver that has great sound and every conceivable connection ability. Old school stuff uses mostly RCA plugs but new TVs usually only have HDMI and S video or optical inputs.The new Sony does it all if only I was a rocket scientist to reset all the functions when I switch between stereo music from the TT or CD over to a DVD with 5.1 or even 7.1 sound. Marrying the old to the new is and always will be my nemesis. If you ever saw or heard the Sony unit it is pretty impressive with all it can do but a complete nightmare to get it set to each different source each time you want to switch.
Good point and I think I have a Y cable I can try with.
MRPerformance
Sports car guy
Another potential solution is feeding your amp with a DAC that features remote volume control. That's worked well for me.
yeah I don't understand why more people don't do this with non-TV systems. just set it all up right next to your seat.
Jody Thornton
Just Enjoying the Music
Has anyone heard what's going on with Kevin at Skylabs? He hasn't uploaded a video in over two weeks. I hope all is well with him and the shop.
Looks like they are still active elsewhere. Maybe he's just taking a break from YT. I can't image what it takes to continue to generate content like he does. Marathon.
Off topic - sorry OP.
