Imagine how much vintage equipment was tossed in the garbage! I read stories of people picking up rare pieces on the side of the road in abandoned homes and dump sites.
So true, customers tell me these stories all the time. One guy found a rare Luxman M-05 power amplifier on the verge when he was out running. He had to call a family member to come and collect him so he could stay with the 50kg amplifier, in the rain!
My 91 year old father has just given me his Sansui G-33000. I think he bought it in mid/late 70's. He can't actually recall as he has some dementia now. He still has the original box, packing, owners manual etc and everything is like showroom & not a single blemish. It does look nice lit up but certainly NOT audiophile sound compared to my Rotel RB 1582MKII. My Rotel weighs 20kg but this thing weighs 44kg. A great conversation piece if nothing else I guess. Subscribed from a local Aussie. @@LiquidAudio
Two videos in one week! Amazing! Happy to see you posting more and more - I understand the workload issue. I am only able to work on equipment on the weekends as my work schedule is extremely busy. Filming and editing videos only makes the issue worse. I appreciate the videos and articles you publish tremendously. Admittedly, I have watched many of your videos multiple times over. I respect your passion for vintage Japanese audio and your careful and meticulous work. That G-8000 is a beauty and I'm sure there the next owner will be extremely happy! Cheers Mike!
Ha ha, yes indeed, I've surprised myself with this one! I work five days a week on equipment, so I often don't have the time or energy to write about of post vids, but I need to and I'm working on it. I'm just thrilled that people like yourself appreciate the work and the gear, and honoured that you enjoy the content. I promise I'll try my hardest to make more! Thanks Connor!
A magnificent piece of engineering and sound quality that can only be experienced in person. The 8000 series was the first real jump in the price tag though. That's why I got as close as I could for the price. I LOVE my G-7000, but of course I wish I had the 8000. I just didn't want to spend the extra 1,600 on top of the 850 that I spent on my 7000. Maybe someday when I have the money, and speakers that can handle that kind of output! 😆
@@LiquidAudio You are too modest! The multiple of repairs and restorations you have carried out on your wonderful channel, is simply amazing! I like many, who are subscribers and viewers, simply cannot wait for your next videos and yes we continue to watch over and over again your previous videos! Thank you for the great work Mr Genius!
I could only look at these in a store in downtown, Haymarket, Sydney back in the day.The displays used to be bright green. Pioneer displays on their receivers were blue. Great gear at that time.
Hi Ray, good memories there for sure! These G series Sansui always had straw coloured displays but earlier/other Sansui did use an unusual green colour by way of filters added to their lamps.
I have one of these sitting right next to me. She needs a little help though. I`m lookimg for a volume pot. And I planning on having her serviced and recap`d soon. She a bueaty.
Good news Ted, the trick is to find her the right care. 'Recappers' should be avoided, experience and a technical approach are needed to get pieces like this running optimally.
@@LiquidAudio Yes I`m beginning to see the light. The more I dive through the spaghetti that is the internet, the more I understand that keeping as much of the original caps and everything else possible, is the way to keep her purring as she used to. Is that what you were pertaining to? Now I`s all about finding the right audiofile that would like to do the job.....
@@packrat2113 It's more complex than that, but you are on the right track. I've written a ton about this over the years, so check out my website for more. Some parts should be replaced, others not, it depends on what they are and where. I'd stick with service and repair specialists with a sound understanding of and extensive experience with equipment like this.
@@LiquidAudio Yes Sir, Excuse the expression but, `easier said than done`. Because I know absolutely no one who is as `pardon again`,... geekier as I am about audio/computers and such, at all. (I work construction....) So, as usual I`m on my own here. I will definitely read up what I can find on what you`ve written on your site, but not tonight, as the sand man has me in his sights. Thank you for your replys/insite, ... you have given me hope. 😎... Much appreciated! You`ll probably hear from me again, Ted. (smiley face)
Damn.............you got this for FREE. Too far away, States. I prefer this over 9000 because of normal size service caps. I really like these, however my Tech friend tells me to stay clear of these. Glad to see your still riding a motorcycle, fellow rider.
Ha ha, no, she wasn't free Robert but I didn't pay much for her. In terms of service, these are very reliable and a doddle to work on. Stay on two wheels!!
I had the even more monstrous version, the G-9000, and my early solid state Sony stuff (STR-6060FW) had a more open, tube-like sound with a sweeter midrange and high end. The 60s were generally the pinnacle for solid state gear, the later stuff had too many ICs and negative feedback built into the circuits. Worse build quality too (inserts in knobs instead of solid, sealed switches, thinner chassis, etc.). Only downside with the earlier gear is it lacks raw power, with most capping out around 60 wpc.
I've worked on the G-9000 too, a true beast. Some of the very best solid state gear came from the '70s, '80s and '90s, but you have to know what to look for. Some of Sony's gear from the '60s and '70's is just wonderful.
@@LiquidAudio I dunno, not to be argumentative, but I have had some of the highest rated (Japanese) gear from the 70s-90s, and thought my 60s Sony stuff trumped all of it. Besides the G9K I have also had Sansui BA/CA-2000 separates, a Nakamichi SR-3A (a very nice 80s receiver with Nelson Pass patented circuitry), and a Pioneer SX-680, among others.
@@verdict1163 That's cool, it all comes down to experience. I've owned, repaired and listened to thousands of some of the best from the last 50 years or so because it's my work and passion. The pieces you've mentioned are not particularly notable sonically. You need to be looking at and listening to Krell, Levinson, Accuphase, Pass, Threshold, Yamaha and Sony VFET etc. I've written about this for the past decade or so, articles on my site. So, on this point we will have to agree to disagree, but as I said, all good and thanks for visiting!
@@LiquidAudio I agree, when you're talking about stuff like Krell, Pass, etc. it is a whole different ballgame, and that stuff is probably better than anything that came out of Japan in the 60/70s. My comments were more directed at the consumer-grade gear from the major Japanese brands which makes up the bulk of vintage hi-fi interest. And for those, I think the best gear was the early stuff that came in the 60s. Marantz Model 18 is another example of excellent early solid state, though it is not Japanese. I did have a VFET Sony TA-5650 for what it's worth.
@@verdict1163 Correct and yes, the later high-end stuff is unquestionably better by most metrics except perhaps reliability! In my experience, a lot of other, consumer-grade stuff from the golden era is better too, but most folks have never heard the really good stuff. Some of the lower-end stuff is quite ordinary, that's true. I'm aware that my experience is somewhat unique, in one week I might work on and listen to more of these pieces than some will ever hear. There is of course some beautifully made and sounding gear from the '60s, including iconic pieces from Marantz, Sony, Grundig, Quad and others.
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Imagine how much vintage equipment was tossed in the garbage! I read stories of people picking up rare pieces on the side of the road in abandoned homes and dump sites.
So true, customers tell me these stories all the time. One guy found a rare Luxman M-05 power amplifier on the verge when he was out running. He had to call a family member to come and collect him so he could stay with the 50kg amplifier, in the rain!
@@LiquidAudio Wow!!
My 91 year old father has just given me his Sansui G-33000. I think he bought it in mid/late 70's. He can't actually recall as he has some dementia now. He still has the original box, packing, owners manual etc and everything is like showroom & not a single blemish. It does look nice lit up but certainly NOT audiophile sound compared to my Rotel RB 1582MKII. My Rotel weighs 20kg but this thing weighs 44kg. A great conversation piece if nothing else I guess. Subscribed from a local Aussie. @@LiquidAudio
Absolute beauty both outside AND inside. What an iconic piece of Japanese engineering of the golden era of Hi-Fis.
Two videos in one week! Amazing! Happy to see you posting more and more - I understand the workload issue. I am only able to work on equipment on the weekends as my work schedule is extremely busy. Filming and editing videos only makes the issue worse. I appreciate the videos and articles you publish tremendously. Admittedly, I have watched many of your videos multiple times over. I respect your passion for vintage Japanese audio and your careful and meticulous work. That G-8000 is a beauty and I'm sure there the next owner will be extremely happy! Cheers Mike!
Ha ha, yes indeed, I've surprised myself with this one! I work five days a week on equipment, so I often don't have the time or energy to write about of post vids, but I need to and I'm working on it. I'm just thrilled that people like yourself appreciate the work and the gear, and honoured that you enjoy the content. I promise I'll try my hardest to make more! Thanks Connor!
A magnificent piece of engineering and sound quality that can only be experienced in person. The 8000 series was the first real jump in the price tag though. That's why I got as close as I could for the price. I LOVE my G-7000, but of course I wish I had the 8000. I just didn't want to spend the extra 1,600 on top of the 850 that I spent on my 7000. Maybe someday when I have the money, and speakers that can handle that kind of output! 😆
Beautiful!
What a beauty! Great video again Mr Genius!
Thanks Batman, no genius here though, just a careful, technically informed approach.
@@LiquidAudio You are too modest! The multiple of repairs and restorations you have carried out on your wonderful channel, is simply amazing! I like many, who are subscribers and viewers, simply cannot wait for your next videos and yes we continue to watch over and over again your previous videos! Thank you for the great work Mr Genius!
Gr8 video Mike 👍
I could only look at these in a store in downtown, Haymarket, Sydney back in the day.The displays used to be bright green.
Pioneer displays on their receivers were blue. Great gear at that time.
Hi Ray, good memories there for sure! These G series Sansui always had straw coloured displays but earlier/other Sansui did use an unusual green colour by way of filters added to their lamps.
I thought you were walking us through the actual repair of the protector circuit? Do you have a video of that? Thanks Bruce
I have one of these sitting right next to me. She needs a little help though. I`m lookimg for a volume pot. And I planning on having her serviced and recap`d soon.
She a bueaty.
Good news Ted, the trick is to find her the right care. 'Recappers' should be avoided, experience and a technical approach are needed to get pieces like this running optimally.
@@LiquidAudio
Yes I`m beginning to see the light. The more I dive through the spaghetti that is the internet, the more I understand that keeping as much of the original caps and everything else possible, is the way to keep her purring as she used to.
Is that what you were pertaining to?
Now I`s all about finding the right audiofile that would like to do the job.....
@@packrat2113 It's more complex than that, but you are on the right track. I've written a ton about this over the years, so check out my website for more. Some parts should be replaced, others not, it depends on what they are and where. I'd stick with service and repair specialists with a sound understanding of and extensive experience with equipment like this.
@@LiquidAudio
Yes Sir,
Excuse the expression but, `easier said than done`. Because I know absolutely no one who is as `pardon again`,... geekier as I am about audio/computers and such, at all.
(I work construction....)
So, as usual I`m on my own here.
I will definitely read up what I can find on what you`ve written on your site, but not tonight, as the sand man has me in his sights.
Thank you for your replys/insite, ... you have given me hope. 😎... Much appreciated!
You`ll probably hear from me again,
Ted. (smiley face)
Damn.............you got this for FREE. Too far away, States. I prefer this over 9000 because of normal size service caps. I really like these, however my Tech friend tells me to stay clear of these. Glad to see your still riding a motorcycle, fellow rider.
Ha ha, no, she wasn't free Robert but I didn't pay much for her. In terms of service, these are very reliable and a doddle to work on. Stay on two wheels!!
I had the even more monstrous version, the G-9000, and my early solid state Sony stuff (STR-6060FW) had a more open, tube-like sound with a sweeter midrange and high end. The 60s were generally the pinnacle for solid state gear, the later stuff had too many ICs and negative feedback built into the circuits. Worse build quality too (inserts in knobs instead of solid, sealed switches, thinner chassis, etc.). Only downside with the earlier gear is it lacks raw power, with most capping out around 60 wpc.
I've worked on the G-9000 too, a true beast. Some of the very best solid state gear came from the '70s, '80s and '90s, but you have to know what to look for. Some of Sony's gear from the '60s and '70's is just wonderful.
@@LiquidAudio I dunno, not to be argumentative, but I have had some of the highest rated (Japanese) gear from the 70s-90s, and thought my 60s Sony stuff trumped all of it. Besides the G9K I have also had Sansui BA/CA-2000 separates, a Nakamichi SR-3A (a very nice 80s receiver with Nelson Pass patented circuitry), and a Pioneer SX-680, among others.
@@verdict1163 That's cool, it all comes down to experience. I've owned, repaired and listened to thousands of some of the best from the last 50 years or so because it's my work and passion. The pieces you've mentioned are not particularly notable sonically. You need to be looking at and listening to Krell, Levinson, Accuphase, Pass, Threshold, Yamaha and Sony VFET etc. I've written about this for the past decade or so, articles on my site. So, on this point we will have to agree to disagree, but as I said, all good and thanks for visiting!
@@LiquidAudio I agree, when you're talking about stuff like Krell, Pass, etc. it is a whole different ballgame, and that stuff is probably better than anything that came out of Japan in the 60/70s. My comments were more directed at the consumer-grade gear from the major Japanese brands which makes up the bulk of vintage hi-fi interest. And for those, I think the best gear was the early stuff that came in the 60s. Marantz Model 18 is another example of excellent early solid state, though it is not Japanese. I did have a VFET Sony TA-5650 for what it's worth.
@@verdict1163 Correct and yes, the later high-end stuff is unquestionably better by most metrics except perhaps reliability! In my experience, a lot of other, consumer-grade stuff from the golden era is better too, but most folks have never heard the really good stuff. Some of the lower-end stuff is quite ordinary, that's true. I'm aware that my experience is somewhat unique, in one week I might work on and listen to more of these pieces than some will ever hear. There is of course some beautifully made and sounding gear from the '60s, including iconic pieces from Marantz, Sony, Grundig, Quad and others.
G8000 or au 717 wich one should I pickup?
Both
Already sold? It is not listed
Hi Roy, just listed in the store, link in the description.
how much did it end up going for?
Right around the asking price, which I won't mention here but should still be available via our sold items gallery.
Hie. I am in Zimbabwe. Do you have an office here?
No, I am based in Perth, Westerna Australia, sorry I cannot assist!