Well, did it again. Got to a yard sale just before closing. Almost missed it. Cord was cut because son-in-law couldn't figure out how to disconnect everything when replacing with a BPC surround sound ! Antennae mount is broken and when I got it home found jumpers missing. Needs a spray down. Sound s good. Little weaker in the right—balance pot? MY fourth in three years. Must be kismet as I'm in no hurry to go out saleing early anymore unless I see specific listings. Even then...

still looks good despite the abuse. i would love to try one of the big Sui's.

Congrats (again). Broken antenna mounts seem to be common. I buy excellent reproductions from AK member LBPete.

wow, you just seem to have the magic when it comes to finding the "deal", that is awesome.

elroy

Opened this one up late Saturday night and did an initial spraying. I wasn't the first in there. Bottom wooden trim is missing. Label fell out the bottom and said "Tampered" followed by several numbers. Saw some traces on the main board were re-soldered. When I looked on top I found the large main fusible resistor, I think that is what it's called, had been broken and put back together. Not sure how but there is some silicone spread on the outside. I can see a solder joint between the halves. Sprayed some more and put it all back together. Much better but still had some prob with the right side. Started pushing, turning and flipping. Found the bass tone lever was "popping." Got back into it tonight and really washed down the switch. Now it sounds great. Checked the dc at the speakers 7.8L and 1.0R. Let it play for a couple hours.

I was curious so Sunday, I went back to the lady that sold it. Her husband was there. Asked him about the jumpers but as it turns out, even though he is an EE, he didn't do the work. He had bought from someone who had started working on it and never finished and had lost the pre-amp. The EE had the pre replaced and repairs done at a cost of $175. Appears to have been a good job but I didn't find any shop sticker. So a clouded history.

I did pass on another 8080DB at the GW a month ago. It was missing the small Dolby knobs. $50. Cosmetically, case was better than mine but I'm really trying not to add anything unless really desirable or really cheap. I not big on flipping as it can be too much trouble so hopefully an audiophile gets what I leave. The other option is if I know someone is looking for something. The 9090DB is sitting under the kitchen table for now.

nice find on the 9090 you have 4? wow.although im not into receivers i make a exception for the sansuis.

i would of loved to of had the 8080 missing knobs and all.curently i have a lonely 5050 but someday would like to get the whole series.

Nah, oonly three. Sold the first one then missed it so bought another Probably should've bought the 8080DB as it is almost TOTL. I think the Sansui stack is now taller than the Pioneer.

I was lucky enough to visit LBPete and see his workgarage. He was rebuilding a 9090DB and mentioned there is not a lot different between the 8080 and 9090.

Yes, I've read that. I also saw CDfixer's before and after 8080DB/9090DB Frankensui but, due to space, gotta do some thinking. I mean, in less than a month it was Ohm Fs, JBL l100's and the 9090DB. All for $75. Plus some misc.. It must be kismet as I'm out after 2:00 pm just cruising around. And, I've promised myself nothing over $20 unless it's a major step (hence the Ohm/JBL package) just to keep the herd under control. The 9090DB still rests on the kitchen floor as it won't even fit in the garage.

I've a bought a 9090DB selector switch from CDFixer. He is a great guy.

Your garage is full? Man, I'm glad to be in the S.F.V. and not competing against you!!

Forgot about the Akai 77 R2R I Just tripped over in the dining room. Bought it two weeks ago just to get the eleven metal reels (already had one ).

Gaarge, one shed, one "office" and several rooms. I have a problem.

LOL! I have one room with display shelves and a second room with Eighties stuff. I'm planning to get down to just the one display room.