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[Tech12]

Aah, sorry to hear that. Unfortunately there's one thing I've learned over the years, from bitter experience and that's to never take the sellers word for anything. I haven't been able to find a decent schematic for your unit yet, the only one I could find is in Italian and shows just the output.
Have to leave now but will look in later, good luck. Make sure to check the rectifiers.

 

[quiet]

Sounds like your in good shape. Parts are available and your motivated. I don't know a thing about your unit, just asked to see what your chances of success are.
Your probably in better shape than me on parts but we'll see. I'm motivated big on the Sansui.

 

[Hyperion]

It is ok not to be on the same league of the gurus here, go for it.
This piece from @ConradH is AWESOME, just in case you haven't see it.

http://www.conradhoffman.com/troubleshoottut.htm

Agree 100%

I just read that for the first time - really, really excellent.

 

[quiet]

Aah, sorry to hear that. Unfortunately there's one thing I've learned over the years, from bitter experience and that's to never take the sellers word for anything. I haven't been able to find a decent schematic for your unit yet, the only one I could find is in Italian and shows just the output.
Have to leave now but will look in later, good luck. Make sure to check the rectifiers.

I'll start the search. See you when you return

 

[quiet]

Agree 100%

I just read that for the first time - really, really excellent.

I breezed though in the past but will study it now. Thanks for the reminder.

 

[dr*audio]

I am seeing my customer base and workload increase. When I retire from my day job I may be able to keep up with the workload. I encourage anyone who wants to learn how to do the repairs to learn about electronic theory. The book The Art Of Electronics, by Horowitz is a wonderful resource. it is easy to read and presents the material in an easy to understand fashion. You only need to know algebra.

 

[quiet]

The increase in demand for your service is most encouraging.
Maybe there's hope for the art of having vintage gear as a primary source of music.
Many of us want to use it not fix it.

 

[tarior]

I have a 1979 Luxman receiver I want to send out to a good repair shop. Hard to find. Who do I trust?
I know something about soldering and caps and what not but she needs a true pro to do it right.
I fried something inside but am sure it can be fixed and made even better,
I am willing to sell alot of other lesser amplifiers to get this one unit running beautifully again.
It's a shame it's hard to find a good tech these days but I understand.
It's a true skill repairing electronics and the equipment an time involved in doing it right.
Skilled work like that isn;t and shouldn;t be dirt cheap.
When I was a kid in the 80's, most techs were trained well in the military, usually radio guys from the Navy or AF.
Those old timers did indeed know their stuff.
Any tips for a good shop around here?
I'll trade a perfect shape, but non working, (blown something inside) SX-950 straight across to have my Lux recapped and restored.
Thanks AK-ers and God Bless the Techs who keep this great old stuff running!!

For a thorough and complete job, plan on throwing in some cash.