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rickrob2	Posted: September 17, 2007 01:26 pm
Valued Member Group: Members Posts: 151 Member No.: 205 Joined: April 17, 2007	Yikes! $4900! Is this really worth that much money? http://cgi.ebay.com/Sansui-G-33000-Recieve...1QQcmdZViewItem This post has been edited by rickrob2 on September 17, 2007 01:26 pm

dingus	Posted: September 17, 2007 01:30 pm
How can people be so cruel? Group: Admin Posts: 4731 Member No.: 3 Joined: June 29, 2006	with a reserve of $6700 no less. it is an unused unit, even so thats quite steep. -------------------- Teledyne AR9, Yamaha B-2x, Yamaha M-2, Hafler DH-110, EAD DSP 1000, Wadia WT-3200.

itlldue	Posted: September 17, 2007 03:43 pm
Seeking Moderator Degree................ Group: Moderator Posts: 2863 Member No.: 7 Joined: June 30, 2006	I would question the "new" aspect from an estate sale. I'd like a little more history to substantiate the claim. That being said, taking it out of the box removes a lot of the "new" in my humble opinion. Aside from that, once it's plugged in and turned on, it is no different that any other unit - just a little less time. Gee, I hate to be so negative. Oh well! -------------------- IN ORDER TO BE OLD AND WISE, YOU MUST FIRST BE YOUNG AND STUPID

Jim Eck	Posted: September 18, 2007 03:45 am
One of Jerry's Kids Group: Moderator Posts: 3358 Member No.: 38 Joined: July 12, 2006	Another concern is that caps when left idle is harder on them than being used, it could have either dried or leaking capacitors in it. Jim -------------------- "Son, let this be a lesson to you: never do tequila shooters within a country mile of a marriage chapel." - Al Bundy Fairchild 412-1B SME arm Pickering XSV-3000 GAS Thoebe Grant Fidelity B-283 California Audio Labs Delta Transport Paradesea DAC DBX-3BX-DS Sansui TU-7700 Adcom 585 Hafler Pro 500 Legacy Classic's Tube system Scott 299B, Thorens TD-160, Klipsch Heresy's

itlldue	Posted: September 18, 2007 07:42 am
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Jim Eck	Posted: September 18, 2007 09:10 am
One of Jerry's Kids Group: Moderator Posts: 3358 Member No.: 38 Joined: July 12, 2006	Somebody REALLY wanted that. Jim -------------------- "Son, let this be a lesson to you: never do tequila shooters within a country mile of a marriage chapel." - Al Bundy Fairchild 412-1B SME arm Pickering XSV-3000 GAS Thoebe Grant Fidelity B-283 California Audio Labs Delta Transport Paradesea DAC DBX-3BX-DS Sansui TU-7700 Adcom 585 Hafler Pro 500 Legacy Classic's Tube system Scott 299B, Thorens TD-160, Klipsch Heresy's

rickrob2

Posted: September 18, 2007 10:16 am

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QUOTE (Jim Eck @ September 18, 2007 12:10 pm)

Somebody REALLY wanted that.

Jim

Wow. $7101. I know this is a rare item, but I just can't see how you could justify spending that kind of money. (Unless you have serious disposable income)

I'd think you could put together a really, really nice system for 7K...

hifi_nut

Posted: September 18, 2007 11:38 am

Giving it another try
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QUOTE (rickrob2 @ September 18, 2007 05:16 pm)

I'd think you could put together a really, really nice system for 7K...

You could.

For half of that you could get these three:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...:MEWA:IT&ih=007
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...:MEWA:IT&ih=007
http://cgi.ebay.de/Sansui-Tuner-TU-719-Hif...1QQcmdZViewItem

clint e.	Posted: September 18, 2007 02:56 pm
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Posted: September 20, 2007 08:07 am

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I've had the pleasure of hearing LBPete's G33K and it is as powerful as it looks. Without trying, the G33K was bottoming out the woofers on his ADS. The thing is massive and literally weighs a ton. It cannot be moved by mere mortals and finding furniture strong enough to handle the tonnage and size is a problem. Agreed, after you get over the looks and the DUAL toroidal power supply, the G33K is just another stereo and not the best sounding at that. At low volumes, it wasn't as musical as a G-9000 or a G-9090DB.

$7K is a lot of money for what is essentially an untested unit of unknown condition. From the description:

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I have been advised...that original power up should take place on a Vari-AC to watch for excessive current draw and to reform power supply caps. The responsibility of which will reside with the new owner.

This unit is not represented as working! Hope the buyer knows what he is doing. BTW, wrapping the unit in plastic is an old swap meet trick. It "adds value" by making the unit look like it has been cared for.

This post has been edited by socal sam on September 20, 2007 08:21 am

BeatleFred	Posted: September 20, 2007 05:32 pm
Sound Thinking Member Group: Members Posts: 67 Member No.: 149 Joined: January 11, 2007	I thought the original selling price of $4K was quite high. But $7K?, we're talking big bucks here! I didnt check the auction bidding results, but it wouldnt surprise me if the buyer was determined to have it, and perhaps placed a hidden snipe-bid. In other words, if someone else had bid higher, the guy who won mightve paid even more for it, maybe even $10K. I wouldnt mind owning a G33K, but way outta my price range However, I dont think it can surpass the BA-5000, my #1 favorite Sansui amplifier. B/F

socal sam	Posted: September 20, 2007 10:31 pm
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 984 Member No.: 265 Joined: July 25, 2007	The BA-5000 and CA-3000 are on my "I've been good" wish list. Someday.... You are very lucky to have one.

BeatleFred	Posted: September 22, 2007 08:22 pm
Sound Thinking Member Group: Members Posts: 67 Member No.: 149 Joined: January 11, 2007	Actually, I have 3 of them

dingus	Posted: September 22, 2007 08:24 pm
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Posted: September 22, 2007 08:35 pm

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QUOTE (socal sam @ September 20, 2007 09:31 pm)

The BA-5000 and CA-3000 are on my "I've been good" wish list. Someday....

You are very lucky to have one.

Sam,

don't discount the CA-2000 on your quest. almost 100% the performance for a fraction of the cost.

Maybe not the holy grail as the 3000, nonetheless a killer pre.

I own a 2000, and it's so good, the 3000 isn't even a vague consideration for me, unless it was the same price, or less, and it wasn't a hassle to get back home.

and even then, it'd only be out of capitalization I'd grab it- to flip, of course, and keep in the hi-fi kitty...

Of course, my opinion only.

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