Redgum is an Australian brand I wanted to be able to write great things about when I repaired and serviced this Redgum RGi120 integrated amplifier. Being completely independent and running a website entirely without advertising means I always say exactly what I think. I’m not swayed by anyone else, I don’t owe anyone any favours […]
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I have just finished servicing and aligning this beautiful Sansui TU-717 AM/FM stereo tuner. My customer Tim recently gave me the task of restoring his lovely Sansui AU-717 – you can details of this restoration here. Tim’s matching Sansui TU-717 tuner was in its original box, complete with unused original accessories, although the tuner itself
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I recently treated my Marantz 125 AM/FM Stereo Tuner to a careful alignment and upgrade. After modification and alignment, I compared my Marantz 125 to a Sansui TU-717 and several modern digital tuners, including the gorgeous Kenwood L-1000T. The stunning Marantz beat everything, leading me to the conclusion that it is one of the best
One of my wonderful repeat customers recently purchased a Rega P5 and asked me if I could have a careful look at it for him, servicing anything that needed attention. My customer delivered the deck a couple of days ago and I am pleased to have now finished the service and inspection. The deck is
The Sansui corrosive glue problem affects many vintage amplifiers and other equipment. Resolving the issues caused by this glue can be time-consuming. You may be familiar with the scenario: over time, your favourite Sansui (or other) amplifier starts to develop faults. Maybe it won’t come out of protection, or maybe a channel becomes intermittent. These
