Robert Morein wrote



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


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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.


Thanks. I thought it was the other way around. That the older Sansui made
in the '70s were the better performer. Perhaps they had that distinctive
sound
that made them contenders.

Anyway, it's probably better not to pursue this unit. Mainly, it's the issue
with
reliability and also, I think it's fair price should really only be around
$100.