I collected this stuff years ago and kind of got busy with other things. I would like to have one refurbished and am looking for advice on which one I should have done. Thanks for any advice in advance.
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The sansui will be worth the most when done but probably cost the most to have refurbished also. Lots of little problems with them and many parts would need replaced. I had an 8080 for a while but got tired of issues with it and the sound wasn't what I wanted. Now that being said I have not heard any of the others you have.
malden
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before you spend any money, take stock of what you have.
Start with the one that is visually appealing to you and test with speakers, turntable and a line source such as a CD player.
Take notes, then move on to the next one.
What brand & model is the tube amp in the 2nd pic?
I agree that the Sansui would be the one to keep and that it would be costly to restore properly. Folks go crazy for Marantz so you could sell that along with the others and put that money into the Sui.
Also that model Sansui is coveted so it will/should hold it's value when properly restored
Some suggestions here, maybe @Dony , @maxhifi, @The Fuxtor will stop by to offer more suggestions
I agree that the Sansui would be the one to keep and that it would be costly to restore properly. Folks go crazy for Marantz so you could sell that along with the others and put that money into the Sui.
Also that model Sansui is coveted so it will/should hold it's value when properly restored
Some suggestions here, maybe @Dony , @maxhifi, @The Fuxtor will stop by to offer more suggestions
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bowtie427ss
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Pretty sure it's a tuner.
Personally, I'd sell the lot and use the funds to buy a new integrated amp, or a 'newer' amp/preamp combo, that has already been refurbished/rebuilt.
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I have a pile of new stuff. I want to have something old that works good.
In that case, definitely the Sansui. (I own 2 and love them both.)
The Fuxtor
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I'm down in Lethbridge, I do quite a bit of resto work on Sansui gear. PM me if you want to discuss
I'm a week to late on this post, my daughter went down to Waterton this weekend and could have dropped it off. I'll be in touch.
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