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Re: Sansui A-80 Amplifier blown...

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From: David
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2001 03:40
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Thanks Trevor.

Know anywhere I can fix it in Perth for about that price, including a quote?
Any electronic repair shop?

Thanks


"Trevor Wilson" <trevor@rageaudio.com.au> wrote in message
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>
> "David" <davluong@GOAWAYS-PAM.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:3ae1a4ea$0$25502$7f31c96c@news01.syd.optusnet.com.au...
> > hello all..
> >
> > Had my sansui integrated servo amplifier a-80 (15-20 years old but is
> really
> > good) on volume 5/10 ( volume 2/10 is generally loud enough) for about
> > 30mins... but the line in was silent..
> >
> > it overheated (the unit gets hot easily) and started smoking from the
> > inside(literally)... and had a burnt smell..
> >
> > now sound only comes out of the left speaker..
> >
> > from wat i've said does it seem that its a fixable problem.. or should i
> > just toss it out.. it really is a good amp..
>
> **Sounds like an output stage has gone down. Figure on about $120.00
repair
> bill.
>
> Sonically, the A80 was OK. Construction and reliability were different
> matters, entirely.
>
>
> --
> Trevor Wilson
> http://www.rageaudio.com.au
>
>
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