BLAH BLAH Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) SANSUI AU-888 which is no longer required. 240Volt cap coupled black faced Sui goodness with the magical 'loudness' switch that gives both the Mid/Low range a honeyed boost... Not seen for sale as often as the other Sui units...a bit of a rarey model. In original condition, no scratchy/noisy controls...no soiled fingerprint marks/stains on black face plate....pristine. Wooden case has a few minor chips on edge no major jagged scars...Condition is everything with these back faced wood cased Sui Amps... Kept in a smoke free environment. Would prefer local pickup to avoid the expense/hassle of double boxing posting and the vagaries of Posting/Courier. In the interests of full disclosure the power on light is not working...an easy fix for a competent Tech. https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/sansui/au-888.shtml https://audio-database.com/SANSUI/amp/au-888-e.html http://www.classic-audio.com/sansui-au888-p-558.html Edited July 17, 2021 by BLAH BLAH 7 3
pete_mac Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 A lovely example @BLAH BLAH Interestingly the AU-888 is actually an updated AU-999 in terms of circuit topology - it is a newer amp and was the TOTL model in that series at the time. It addresses the issues with the original preamp circuit design that so many AU-999 owners have addressed when restoring their amps. As you've said, they are quite rare, and the photos of the internals tell a lot regarding where the amp has been stored. This unit looks very clean and devoid of significant corrosion. One thing to note, the 888 isn't a cap-coupled amp (apart from the usual inter-stage coupling caps as found on most amps). The output stage is direct-coupled. 5
BLAH BLAH Posted July 16, 2021 Author Posted July 16, 2021 Thank you @pete_mac nothing gets past you in regards to Sansui... 1 2
Super583 Posted July 17, 2021 Posted July 17, 2021 Hi keen on the 888 and price seems fair, I am Brisbane based but have a good friend who could pick up once lockdown is over. Can shoot you deposit if you are comfortable, would prefer to hear first but have to roll with the times and take a punt. Cheers
Super583 Posted July 17, 2021 Posted July 17, 2021 30 minutes ago, Super583 said: Hi @BLAH BLAH keen on the 888 and price seems fair, I am Brisbane based but have a good friend who could pick up once lockdown is over. Can shoot you deposit if you are comfortable, would prefer to hear first but have to roll with the times and take a punt. Cheers
Bill125812 Posted July 17, 2021 Posted July 17, 2021 14 hours ago, Super583 said: Hi keen on the 888 and price seems fair, I am Brisbane based but have a good friend who could pick up once lockdown is over. Can shoot you deposit if you are comfortable, would prefer to hear first but have to roll with the times and take a punt. Cheers I bought a Sansui Amp from @BLAH BLAH a week ago. I’m in Brisbane to. It was the best packed item I have ever had sent. And got here quickly. So don’t hesitate to get it freighted 1
BLAH BLAH Posted July 17, 2021 Author Posted July 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Bill125812 said: I bought a Sansui Amp from @BLAH BLAH a week ago. I’m in Brisbane to. It was the best packed item I have ever had sent. And got here quickly. So don’t hesitate to get it freighted Thank you Bill... 1 1
BLAH BLAH Posted July 17, 2021 Author Posted July 17, 2021 15 hours ago, Super583 said: Hi @Super583 Thank you for your inquiry in regards to the sale of my Sansui AU-888 Apologies for the tardy delay in replying...was a busy Saddy night for me... Unfortunately I do have a buyer for the 888 who jumped in fairly quickly... If the sale should fall through for whatever reason I will certainly keep you in mind... Cheers John
Robertoh Posted July 18, 2021 Posted July 18, 2021 (edited) Congrats to the buyer. Kicking myself I didn't spot it quicker. That looks awesome and no doubt sounds even better. Both the amp model and the seller have excellent reputation - what more could you ask for? Edited July 18, 2021 by Robertoh fixed spellcheck overwrite 1
Richard73 Posted July 18, 2021 Posted July 18, 2021 Beautiful unit. Hope it goes to a good home. GLWTS. 1
BLAH BLAH Posted July 19, 2021 Author Posted July 19, 2021 Thank you for all the kind comments...this Sansui AU-888 has now been sold and has a new guardian! 1
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