[Skylab]

I took the 9090 to Deltronics. We'll see what they have to say about it. When it gets all spruced up, I will company it to the 9090DB, and then the loser will be sold. But you're right, the recapped 9090DB is every bit as good as the Marantz 2275. I may even like the 9090DB better. Hard to say. But in any case I feel like I've got my own version of the Big Three now

What I am picking up Sunday is NOT a receiver.

 

[Frank I]

I am picking up a sansui G4500 40W receiver Sunday for 45.00 from a guy who is a collector and has has 5 pairs of vintage speakers plus more receivers. I cant drag home the KLH he wants to sell fully restored. I did not ask the price.  Need to check Craig List daily for deals. My SX980 is still at the shop being serviced hope thats back next week.

 

[Frank I]

 
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I took the 9090 to Deltronics. We'll see what they have to say about it. When it gets all spruced up, I will company it to the 9090DB, and then the loser will be sold. But you're right, the recapped 9090DB is every bit as good as the Marantz 2275. I may even like the 9090DB better. Hard to say. But in any case I feel like I've got my own version of the Big Three now

What I am picking up Sunday is NOT a receiver.

Some of that music on reel to reel gonna cost you over 125.00 tape, You need to up your sales goals buddy can go broke pretty quick. LMAO
 

 

[scottiebabie]

personally i would keep the vanilla 9090 over the 9090DB, all things being equal. IIRC the DB forces the signal to run thru the dolby circuitry which degrades the sound somewhat plus i hear the dolby boards tends to have issues. i think u must have one of Sansui's big G series to complete your collection. i also think the big G has more similarities with your 1250 being more neutral but yet with an authoritive bottom. try it out if u can.
 
Frank, i think u'll love the G4700. its the best ss receiver series the Sansui made IMO. let us know what u think & how it compares with the silver pioneers.

 

[Frank I]

 
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personally i would keep the vanilla 9090 over the 9090DB, all things being equal. IIRC the DB forces the signal to run thru the dolby circuitry which degrades the sound somewhat plus i hear the dolby boards tends to have issues. i think u must have one of Sansui's big G series to complete your collection. i also think the big G has more similarities with your 1250 being more neutral but yet with an authoritive bottom. try it out if u can.
 
Frank, i think u'll love the G4700. its the best ss receiver series the Sansui made IMO. let us know what u think & how it compares with the silver pioneers.

I will do that. The Sansui according to the guy is excellent and has zero issues.  I do love the Silver Pioneer. I also gonna check out his speaker collection while I am there.  I can use the (*)Sx for floorstanders but the old lady wonty here it at least today I will nag and nag

 

[Skylab]

I'm watching for a G8000 or G9000. I'm also watching for a Marantz 2500 or 2600, and a Pioneer SX1980. Oh and a Kenwood 9600 with wood cabinet.

I am HOPELESS, LOL.

 

[Frank I]

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I'm watching for a G8000 or G9000. I'm also watching for a Marantz 2500 or 2600, and a Pioneer SX1980. Oh and a Kenwood 9600 with wood cabinet.

I am HOPELESS, LOL.

There is a G9000 in Philly he is asking 700.00 for it. I dont need the power nor do I want to spend that kind of dough. Rob you need the G33000

 

[scottiebabie]

Rob alls i gatta says is U DA MAN! owning any of them as a dedicated headamp certainly qualifies u as hopeless..... & INSANE! LOL.
 
again, i could be wrong but any of em as headamp only will certainly be in the guinness book of records -if theres such a category! LMAO
 
ps:yaaaaa i do bliv Franks rite. U NEED DA G33000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Frank I]

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Rob alls i gatta says is U DA MAN! owning any of them as a dedicated headamp certainly qualifies u as hopeless..... & INSANE! LOL.
 
again, i could be wrong but any of em as headamp only will certainly be in the guinness book of records -if theres such a category! LMAO
 
ps:yaaaaa i do bliv Franks rite. U NEED DA G33000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LMAO then maybe Rob you can be done that is a beast and probably the end all  for receivers.

 

[Skylab]

I've seen pics of the G33000, that thing is absurdly large. It's a two-piece! Calling it a receiver is really a misnomer, it's a preamp-tuner plus power amp.

 

[Frank I]

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I've seen pics of the G33000, that thing is absurdly large. It's a two-piece! Calling it a receiver is really a misnomer, it's a preamp-tuner plus power amp.

The list on that in the 70.s was 1900.00 in topdays dollars would be 5300.00

 

[cifani090]

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I'm watching for a G8000 or G9000. I'm also watching for a Marantz 2500 or 2600, and a Pioneer SX1980. Oh and a Kenwood 9600 with wood cabinet.

I am HOPELESS, LOL.

 
Watching

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[Skylab]

Nah, I am just generically watching, mostly in hopes to score one locally.

 

[cifani090]

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Nah, I am just generically watching, mostly in hopes to score one locally.

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The list on that in the 70.s was 1900.00 in topdays dollars would be 5300.00

Skylab, what do you think you would want to pay for one? I just bought a rare European Kenwood from a local seller and he has a bunch of stuff. I can alert him and my picker if they come across one.
 
 

 

[scottiebabie]

 
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The list on that in the 70.s was 1900.00 in topdays dollars would be 5300.00

even in the uber rarified world of rare vintage amps, G33000s are rare! last one i 'heard' about sold for the $10k figure & thats if one does come up forsale! otherwise goodluck finding one never mind price!
 
if its rare in north america, me thinks there isnt gonna be one in EU. if anything, perhaps Asia mite have some.
 
& Robs totally understating the size. its stupidly huge & weighs close to 120lbs. 
 
psssssst Rob, up my way theres a 1980 forsale for $1800. i think $1500 would be a fine score considering some sold on upay for $3k!