A varicon-type tuner from the 70s developed with a focus on reception sensitivity and sound quality. Looks irresistible for early Sansui fans. The rugged and masculine atmosphere feels astringent. It is an attractive tuner with a flat yet textured tone of voice. The appearance is dull, there is a feeling of use such as rubbing against the tuning knob. Serial 835110070 (Asasachi method)
Maintenance information: 2021.12.19 operation confirmed (There are some gulls in the OUTPUT LEVEL.)
Accessories: Copy of instruction manual
Main specifications: FM tuner sensitivity (IHF) 1.5μV Frequency characteristic 30Hz to 15kHz AM tuner sensitivity 45dB/m Size W460×H176×D310mm Weight 9.6kg
The price has been reduced. 2022/7/17 Selling price 49,800 yen Maintained! In the 1970s, there were only advanced Sansui machines, and the FM adopted a 5-row varicon, and the AM adopted a three-row varicon. The sound quality is closer to the middle range compared to trio tuners of the same age. The tone of the voice is deep and gives a thick impression. The green lamp creates a nostalgic atmosphere. Serial 224110286 (Itsuro Mizushima)
Maintenance information: 2022.6.6 maintenance (tuning dial thread retension adjustment, power supply, MPX circuit filter circuit electrolytic capacitor replacement, RF tracking misalignment, separation adjustment I did it. (FM, AM reception operation check.)
Accessories: Instruction manual copy
Main specifications: AM/FM tuner W500 × H140 × D347 mm 9.5 kg
Maintained! Only advanced models from the 1970s Sansui used a 5-series vari-control FM and a 3-serial vari-control system for AM. Sound quality closer to the mid-range compared to trio tuners of the same age. That's why the tone of the voice has depth and gives a thick impression. The green lamp creates a nostalgic atmosphere.
Maintenance information: 2023.7.9 Maintained (power circuit transistor, capacitor, diode deterioration replacement. Opus filter (output amplifier) circuit transistor, MPX circuit transistor, and each transistor deterioration exchange in the FM IF circuit. Replace the deteriorated power cord. (General adjustment)
Accessories: copy of instruction manual
Main specifications: AM/FM tuner W500 x H140 x D347 mm 9.5 kg
Maintened! There are only senior aircraft of the 1970s Sansui, FM adopts 5 barricons, AM adopts three-row varicons. Compared to the trio tuner of the same age, the sound quality of the middle region, the tone of the voice has depth and gives a fleshy impression. There is also a reasonable sharpness that does not stay in monotonous sound quality, and it is finished in a sound that will never get bored even if you listen for a long time. There are dullness and small scratches (Sasaki Shota)
Maintenance Information: 2021.4.11 Maintenance (Selector SW Removal Cleaning Lubrication, Internal Dirt Cleaning, Transistor Lead Corrosion Removal Cleaning x 42, Comprehensive Adjustment, Aging Test)
Accessories: Instruction manual copy
Main Specifications: AM/FM Tuner (FM Tuner Part) Sensitivity (IHF) 1.7 μV (AM Tuner Part) Sensitivity (Bar Antenna) 46dB/M W500 x H140 x D347mm 9.5kg