Sansui nostalgia

[julesd68]

Not cheap but gorgeous and individual

Sounds like my mrs!!

[pete_mac]

Lovely amp, but the imperfections on the front face are a let-down.

I think a euro-spec version in the correct voltage (not a 100v JDM model) would be the one I'd chase.

[robbo400]

I have found a AU 317 II and TU 317 in unrelated private classified adverts in France for around €80 each. Cosmetically both look good.

The French description for the Amp (according to my dictionary) says that it works ok but the condensers need changing. I've no idea what that means and certainly couldn't do it myself.

Does anyone know if this is something that can be done easily by a specialist in London and, if so, what kind of price am I looking at? Does it make the purchase uneconomical?

Also, should I be worried that both items have a "220 V" sticker on the back when I believe the UK system is 240 V? I've certainly used UK appliances in continental Europe just changing the plug but wanted to check before buying.

Many thanks, Rob

[wee tam]

using one everyday , had it recapped and loving it

[IMG][/IMG]Sansui AU-555A is a great amp and well worth a shot if you can find one.Ive been using one in a second system for a long time,doesen't get used enough though.

[pete_mac]

I have found a AU 317 II and TU 317 in unrelated private classified adverts in France for around €80 each. Cosmetically both look good.

The French description for the Amp (according to my dictionary) says that it works ok but the condensers need changing. I've no idea what that means and certainly couldn't do it myself.

Does anyone know if this is something that can be done easily by a specialist in London and, if so, what kind of price am I looking at? Does it make the purchase uneconomical?

Also, should I be worried that both items have a "220 V" sticker on the back when I believe the UK system is 240 V? I've certainly used UK appliances in continental Europe just changing the plug but wanted to check before buying.

Many thanks, Rob

Condensers = capacitors

I'd ask the seller for further information to check why he feels the capacitors need replacing. Don't get me wrong... I'm a big recapping advocate. I just think it cold be useful to glean this information from the seller.

The 317II has slightly cheaper build quality than the 317, but for all intents and purposes, they are the same design.

I'm not sure what the going rate for a recap/resto is in the UK. You'll also need to replace the fuse resistors, replace trimpots etc.

Have a look at photos of the rear panel. If it indicates 110/120/220/240v near the white writing which indicates the model number, power consumption etc, then the amp will be a multi-voltage unit which can easily be adjusted internally.