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Re: Don't hold back... [message #26361 is a reply to message #26350]

Wed, 20 July 2005 09:27

Manualblock
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Registered: May 2009

Illuminati (13th Degree)

I didn't see this earlier but let me warn you. Mine will pop on shut-off and it is pretty loud. I would use some expendable speakers for the initial testing phase. That being said, the reciever sounds darned good. Better to me than most of the SS stuff of today and the tuner section is first rate. I sometimes consider getting mine re-done since it looks so nice and gets great sound and reception.

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Back to the Sansui [message #26390 is a reply to message #26334]

Tue, 25 October 2005 04:58

MRCLASSICMAN
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Registered: May 2009

Esquire

The early Sansui's were some of the richest sounding SS gear available. I have had a model 3000 and I currently have a 4000 and a 5000x. All are warm sounding amps that can really cook. The 5000x can have the pre detached (unstrapped) so it is easy to try tube front ends. This can be a big plus as the power can be nice but the added sound stage and warmth of the tubes really make for a wonderful combination. I now have made a complete transition to tubes and flea power. Once you let a tube into the system I think your destiny will be to go all the way. I often wonder if those great old systems , the Pioneers, Sansui's, Fishers, weren't the reason we're audiophiles today. Please don't be offended as I know I have missed some other very nice sounding systems, there are just to many to list!

Terry

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