"EddieM" wrote in message
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EddieM wrote
Robert Morein wrote
EddieM wrote

Eddie, I never pay any attention to THX certification. But I thought
about how bad computer speakers could be, and it turned out that THX on
the 5021 saved me from that.


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Hree it is it's the one at the bottom..


http://www.hifiland.net/soubory/Zesi...7%20TU-719.jpg
I've never heard it. I have one Sansui, a 5050 receiver, of older vintage.
However, I have sampled a number of older pieces, from which I make the
following observation. Around 1981-1983, there was a phasing in of better
amplifiers by all the makers. Before they had to confront the CD, amplifiers
were not as good. One reason is that older amplifiers incorporate very tight
limiting circuits to keep the bipolars in the "safe operating region." This
safety feature results in unacceptable clipping with CDs. General
performance also tended to be considerably lower, as well. My 5050 is an
example of this. Regardless of how well made or how beautiful a piece may
be, if made before the 1981-83 breakpoint, it is not as good as a modern
amp. The Superscope Marantz offerings are another example of something
people pay alot for that isn't very good.

Not long after the above break-point, a plethora of very good amplifiers
were made, many of which are as good or better than current offerings. Which
side of the line your Sansui is on, I do not know.