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Sansui Serial Number Database Update

Hi @Joba, thanks for posting. Your 8080 was built on production line 82 during July of 1976. It was the 255 unit off that line that month. At that time, Line 82 was dedicated to building the 8080/9090 series.

- Pete
 
LBPete said:
Hi @Joba, thanks for posting. Your 8080 was built on production line 82 during July of 1976. It was the 255 unit off that line that month. At that time, Line 82 was dedicated to building the 8080/9090 series.

- Pete
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Thanks, I noticed there is no power outlets on the back of my 8080, was that te case on early models or they only put in 9090 models?
 
It's probably a European model. Take a look at the ID plate on the back of the unit. Does it list 4 input voltages, 100, 120, 220, 240 or just two, 220/240? A photo would help.

- Pete
 
LBPete said:
It's probably a European model. Take a look at the ID plate on the back of the unit. Does it list 4 input voltages, 100, 120, 220, 240 or just two, 220/240? A photo would help.

- Pete
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Ah ok, it is an EU model only 220V AC but it would bi nice to have one for turnable.
 
LBPete said:
It's probably a European model. Take a look at the ID plate on the back of the unit. Does it list 4 input voltages, 100, 120, 220, 240 or just two, 220/240? A photo would help.

- Pete
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Yup, that's an EU model. Most Sansui models of that era shipped out of Japan were designated "Export" models. They have a voltage selector that allows it to adapt to world wide power systems. In some cases, popular models like your 8080 had country specific modifications to conform to local ordinances for electrical devices. Apparently there was some concern regarding the aux outlets. You can probably remove the covers and install outlets from a "donor" unit but they would be the North American style of plug.

- Pete
 
Thank you Sir! Your AU-5500 was built on line 83 in December '74. It was the 395th unit off that line that month. Line 83 was also building AU-7700s, AU-6600s and AU-101 that month. The highest production number on file for that month is 897.

- Pete
 
Thanks guys! @D Hank, your QRX-8001 was built on production line 23 in July 1977. It was the 365th unit off that line that month. Great receiver, enjoy it!

- Pete
 
8080,826041397,Terrigen
CA-2000,217090089,Terrigen
AU-717,228023517,Terrigen
BA-F1,239030244,Terrigen

I also have a BA-2000, unfortunately it's serial number sticker no longer has a visible number. :(
 
Anything made by Sansui, I catalog it all. For example, we have more serial numbers from the RA-500 reverb unit than any other model. Every serial number counts.

- Pete
 
Hi, I have
G-401,858110393,Joba
and one mid 80's tuner, not so great gear but is made by Sansui if you are interested it's:
T-M700L,616015350,Joba
 
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Thanks guys, got 'um. @Joba your T-M700L is welcome along with anything made by the Japan based Sansui company. Your G-401 was built on production line 85 during November of 1978. It was the 393rd unit off that line that month. line 85 was also building G-4500s and G-7500 that month.

The alternate trim receivers like your G-401 are often called "European" models. I've yet to see one that was design built for the European market. Can you look at the ID plate on the back of the unit to see the recommended input voltages? It will likely list 100v, 120v, 220v, 240v making it a General Export model. If it only lists 220/240 can you post a photo of the whole back panel? Thanks!

- Pete
 
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