Sansui 5000X Stereo Receiver

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  • @pcallas66
    @pcallas66 5 років тому

    I worked for a guy that had the 5000 and it was extremely powerful. I did electronic repairs for him and he bought it at the PX in Vietnam in 1969. It had two shorted output transistors. The fuse was blown, I put a new fuse in, turned it on, and it smoked. Both output boards had the same configuration except the left channel component numbers on the boards were prefixed with a 1 and the right channel was prefixed with a number 2. In other words, the left channel would have had R101 for its resistor and R201 for its resistor. The resistors that smoked I was able to determine the values by looking at the other board with the same corresponding numbers with the exception of the prefix number. After repairing it, it sounded beautiful and had plenty of power. You couldn't turn it past the 9:00 position without it being extremely loud. I never did hear it go into distortion because my ears wouldn't let me take it to that point. Anyway, thank you for posting the video. Incidentally, those buttons do illuminate that you don't see anything on.

  • @CurlyQLink
    @CurlyQLink 11 років тому +2

    My father bought a Sansui 5000x back in the early 1970's. I now have it and it still sounds great.

  • @robertmittower4463
    @robertmittower4463 8 років тому +1

    Bought a 5000A and 2-SP 2000 Speakers in Thailand in 1970. Fabulous RX/ AMP. One of the Power boards died in 1979 and I took the unit to Chalmers Electronics in Biloxi MS and Sansui had a deal to replace both Power Boards if you bought one. This Mod made it a 5000X. Originally paid $ 200 for the Amp and $ 80 ea for the speakers. Sold it in the Azores to a Portugese friend for $ 800, no questions asked. Was STILL in like new condition and I had kept the original boxes. Picked up a Kentwood Super 11 RX/ AMP and 2-Pioneer HP-1500 Speakers to replace it and STILL Had Jingle in my pocket !!

  • @komit73
    @komit73 13 років тому +1

    Awesome! My parents had the same one back in the '80s.! Brings back memories...enjoy it.

  • @AudioElectronicsChicago
    @AudioElectronicsChicago 5 років тому

    My daily receiver
    It has served me for many years and still going strong 👌🏻

  • @rrcoster
    @rrcoster 4 роки тому +1

    What crazy as of 2020 that these vintage receivers have gain huge amount value depending on brand and popular receiver...This unit ive looked at going well in $500 range unless lucky find at thrift store or garage sale that havn't seen ebay etc

  • @TruthPoliceLegend
    @TruthPoliceLegend 5 років тому +1

    I have one of these 5000x receivers---excellent warm, almost tube like sound quality. I know this because I have Fisher 500C, 800B receivers for comparison. Love the Fishers. My Sansui 9090DB is nothing to scoff at either.

  • @danilorainone406
    @danilorainone406 6 років тому +1

    bro bought an A 1000 plus speakers & a turntable in okinawa in early 70s,shpg cost 800 bucks,I bought the very same unit bro gave to a thrift shop,,cost was 30 bucks in the early 90s lasted ten years of constant use,it smoked in early 2000s, I then bought a used 5500 x ( more power than the previous one),30 bucks, again I still have it. they made great devices

  • @rbbrown2106
    @rbbrown2106 8 років тому +1

    Back in the day, Sansui made the absolute best stereos.

    • @TruthPoliceLegend
      @TruthPoliceLegend 5 років тому

      Sansui was good but I bought a Fisher 500TX new in 1972 with Fisher XP7B speakers. The system was so fabulous my friends with Harman Kardon and Sansuis were amazed and regretted not buying the same system after they would come to my place and hear it. New, it stood head and shoulders above the competition.

  • @lmull3
    @lmull3 13 років тому

    that is a beast of a receiver. i have a soft spot for the sansui's. they have such rich colorful sound.

  • @chrisfox6843
    @chrisfox6843 13 років тому

    Good stuff. You got me hooked on older stereo equipment. Found a Sansui TR-707A at a resale shop for 10 bucks. Half inch of dust on the inside. It works but sound is low and volume has no affect. Oh well, I'm working on it here and there when I can. Thanks for all the videos.

  • @koolsagittarius2012
    @koolsagittarius2012 10 років тому +1

    Actually the level adjust is for increasing or decreasing the power output of the amplifier. The 5000x at full power is 200 watts into 4 ohms and 180 watts into 8 ohms. Personally I think this model receiver maybe rated a little higher in terms of wattage. You will be greatly satisfied for years to come because the sound from this amplifier is awesome.

    • @mdzacharias
      @mdzacharias 9 років тому

      Cp sagittarius2012 Rated 55 watts per channel at 8 ohms. "Dynamic Power" and the like were fraudulent ratings. Never liked the 5000's. They blew up a lot and frankly I never thought they sounded very good. There were factory mods to keep them from frying your speakers. Too bad they weren't designed correctly in the first place.

    • @musicgroovin
      @musicgroovin 9 років тому

      I agree with your comment that this receiver is awesome. Most agree that it sounds awesome. Mark is right that at sometime, there was a factory mod that was needed for a 5000 series release and also on the 3000A that was produced in the late 60s. I currently own the 3000A, another highly-rated Sansui receiver and earlier version of the 5000X. Even though these needed a mod, most agree that they sound simply awesome, and for me, that's the main reason we want to own these units. If we can simply check to make sure the update mod was put in place, we will still be rewarded with a sound that is fantastic. I'm ok installing an important mod if I still get fantastic sound in the end. No, the owner should never have had to do this in the first place, but I'm ok doing this if it clearly beats the pants off of most new equipment today. Concerning the outside appearance: some say that it looks weak on the outside, but the sound it produces is a completely different story. Personally, I'm ok with the way it looks. No, it's not as glamourous as Marantz or Pioneer silver-faced units, but I do like the vintage look and miraculous sound to boot. I would be proud to own this.Cp sagittarius2012

  • @tough213
    @tough213 4 роки тому

    wow you really got a great piece enjoy it for many years to come and that is one great sounding beast they dont make them like that anymore all the best and be careful out there with the virus out there all the best and keep the great videos coming

  • @Lachlant1984
    @Lachlant1984 13 років тому

    Am I to understand that the receiver turns off the dial and gauge lights when you're not listening to AM or FM radio? That's a very high quality piece of equipment there, it looks like it was made in the 70's. I believe Lmull3 has a few Sansui receivers just like that one.

  • @nobodycares85
    @nobodycares85 13 років тому

    I used to have an old Sansui AU666 Stereo Amplifier, the tone boost was massive compared to most modern equipment, the sound quality was great and it would cone any set of speakers that I had at the time to put on it. It had outstanding subsonic response. I think it's RMS rating was around 35 Watts while it's Peak was something like 90 to 100 watts if I recall correctly. I have an old Amp now that can easily out power it but the sound is not as good. That sure is a nice unit you have.

  • @JohnBrettmore
    @JohnBrettmore 13 років тому

    I have the same thing but in a Lafayette case. Looks nothing like this but has all of the same functions. Mic input and able to put 6 speakers and such. Very nice score!

  • @buschnic61
    @buschnic61 11 років тому +8

    Who's up for a BOLD statement?..you?..you over there ..yeah,how about you?..here's the deal ..a long time fidelity collector..SOUND is MY DEAL...you can look high..low..east and west..and this is no b.s..the Sansui 5000x is THE FINEST sounding ss vintage hi-fi EVER built..many are interesting..and alot are fun..I have 22 different units..and if I could only have one, this would be it..you will never find that bass tone dimension on anything else..sound so good it'll make you cry..THEY RULE!

  • @pcallas66
    @pcallas66 5 років тому

    I believe the burned out buttons from left to right are as followed...Loudness/Muting Off/FM Stereo Only/Reverse/Mono. The loudness would boost the bass, the muting off would leave the hash in the audio, FM Stereo Only I believe would only pass an FM Stereo signal only. If there was a mono FM station, which I don't know if there was such a thing, wouldn't pass, or if the tuner wasn't perfectly tuned, it wouldn't pass either. The reverse would electronically swap the speakers around, and Mono would combine both channels and make it mono. I hope this helps. Thank you. It's a very nice unit.

  • @weasel2htm
    @weasel2htm 13 років тому

    Be sure to look up the 5000 on AudioKarma, there are some threads describing where the older 5000 series can burn themselves up, I need to make sure mine has the newer (6013?) driver boards, however, as hard as I have ran mine at times, I think I would have found out if I had the old boards by now.

  • @eaglevision993
    @eaglevision993 12 років тому

    Old pianos are like old electronics, they are worth saving and restoring so never throw it away. I bet ragtime still sounds great on it even out of tune!

  • @weasel2htm
    @weasel2htm 13 років тому

    The Black Buttons next to the tuning knob are, from left to right, as follows: Loudness | Muting Off | FM Stereo Only | Reverse (Left and Right channels) | Mono

  • @weasel2htm
    @weasel2htm 13 років тому

    Now I think you get a glimpse on why I like my 5000X so much, the black buttons have lables that are black lit, I'll get you a list of what they do when I get to work. I have the "feature Sheet" down in the basement, I'll have to get you a copy of that. The Power output is:
    55 watts/ch@8ohms 85 watts/ch@4ohms Though I would not be surprised if it, like many 70s receivers, can exceed those numbers.
    The level adjust is some kind of gain control, I keep mine most of the way down,

  • @Brandvegn
    @Brandvegn 11 років тому

    I scored a Sansui 3000A for 7 bucks at a yard sale that looks similar to this and the radio has the same solid performance. I can get what I believe to be about 6 or more stations using an average wire antenna than I can with any of my other tuners. Even the Marantz tuner I have does not get one particular station this 3000A picks up fine. Pretty great sound too. Awesome to see its beefer cousin get some attention..and for free...legally.

  • @tkelly411
    @tkelly411 8 років тому +1

    ux I bought a used 5000x,the tuner cable pulleys seem still tight,but the wheel axis doesn't move,any clues on way to adjust some tiny set screw?,,I use the AUX for ext amp/tuner,it produces nice sound

  • @TheSpazModic
    @TheSpazModic 13 років тому

    It's becoming clear what you built that big garage for--to start your own personal vintage electronics museum!

  • @spatsbear
    @spatsbear 13 років тому

    Sweet! Congrats :)
    Those old Sansuis are beasts.

  • @vwestlife
    @vwestlife 13 років тому

    Judging by the amount of receivers and tuners it contains, I deem your bedroom to be the Fortress of Modulation!

  • @TwinMillMC
    @TwinMillMC 13 років тому

    Cold Sweat @ 12:48 yeah! James Brown is the man! Great receiver. I have a Sansui that looks identical to it - don't know if it's the same model, but it's also from 1969. Quite a nice win!

  • @tkelly411
    @tkelly411 8 років тому

    brandon,remove the volume knob,it has I think,a tiny set screw that you twist & turn,slide the knob off,squirt tuner cleaner on the post,along the base,also you can remove the unit from its' housing,expose the potentiometers ( they call them 'pots' for short),,spray the red squirter inside the holes,,while the front panel is open,do the same with the other pots,,use a cloth to catch first & dust that drips,with the unit standing on end,twist each pot as you spray to loosen corrosion. let the thing air & dry for an hour or so.

  • @bscross32
    @bscross32 13 років тому

    what does it mean when you have a late 70's receiver and it turns its volume up and down on its own and has other small querks but still works, hey i rhymed!

  • @JohnBrettmore
    @JohnBrettmore 13 років тому

    I am just wondering because I have seen these in a fair amount of videos, are those realistic nova - 6 speakers one of your favorite pairs?

  • @robert1975031
    @robert1975031 12 років тому

    doesn't seem to be doing contests anymore, or posts for the foreseeable future seems my timing was once again off

  • @welldontdothat
    @welldontdothat 13 років тому

    Out of curiosity, how did this stereo get to the point of no longer entertaining the patrons of that Texas laundromat if it still works?

  • @gsnfan
    @gsnfan 13 років тому

    If I was living in the 1970's, I get a receiver like this one, or one made by Radio Shack's Realistic, they're both the best!

  • @timpit164
    @timpit164 3 роки тому

    Excellent score really nice!

  • @eaglevision993
    @eaglevision993 12 років тому

    Hey what kind of piano is that you have there?
    Best regards
    Benjamin

  • @gatrwrksMarshall
    @gatrwrksMarshall 13 років тому

    That Sansui stereo reciever reminds me of a Fisher Stereo that had an 8 track player.

    • @1999Shortstuff
      @1999Shortstuff 3 роки тому

      The Sansui 5000X is the Rolls Royce to the Fisher - 8 Track being equal to a Chevy Vega (or POS).

  • @kbeam418
    @kbeam418 11 років тому +1

    You lucky SOB! Good for you though!

  • @Sansui350A
    @Sansui350A 13 років тому

    I need to make a vid of the guts of my Sansui 350A.. it's MINT, original caps, and NONE are bulging, and everything works, less one light bulb (signal meter light). :D Very nice prize, and I hope it gives you decades of trouble-free service.. xD

  • @theimaginator16
    @theimaginator16 13 років тому

    lol! "More fun than I'm legally allowed to have." LOVE IT!!!

  • @dremunoz2600
    @dremunoz2600 5 років тому

    I have this same receiver and love it, however I have some old JBL 2500 speakers and frankly I need some new ones 🙄 I don't want to go vintage with the speakers. Any good modern bookshelf speakers anyone can recommend? Thanks in advance 👍

  • @TylerStartz
    @TylerStartz 13 років тому

    Dang, right when I was about to go to sleep! xD Thanks for all the great videos Willliam!

  • @johnhenrymills4517
    @johnhenrymills4517 3 роки тому

    Got me one of these with a dual 1219 turntable and an optimus cd-7100

  • @Jaymz87
    @Jaymz87 13 років тому

    Great video btw, keep it up i love you videos mate. Very interesting i learn something new every time i watch :D

  • @blayne1602
    @blayne1602 9 років тому

    Could the problem to my sansui 5000x be that it is dirty in the inside of the unit?

    • @blayne1602
      @blayne1602 9 років тому

      Ok, it's a good thing I have the service manual that came with the unit!

  • @marioburgess7557
    @marioburgess7557 12 років тому

    Holy sh-t that the same one my dad ordered while he was in vietnam, are those pioneer speakers in back ground. He also ordered a Sansui Quad system.

  • @taketimeout2share
    @taketimeout2share 7 років тому

    No fecking way! I thought you did PC stuff? Am I gonna find you reviewing fridges next?
    Just bought a Sansui 221 and looking up Sansui stuff and this vid came up 2nd in the play list. A nice surprise though.

  • @RandallFlaggNY
    @RandallFlaggNY 13 років тому

    Does it go to 11?

  • @redneckbryon
    @redneckbryon 13 років тому

    Nice classic look!

  • @rmx77
    @rmx77 13 років тому

    i had the 5000 model of this but it kept blowing a channel fuse so i gave it up to someone who was going to restore it

  • @blayne1602
    @blayne1602 9 років тому

    I have a 5000x, and The speaker output acts really weird, output A and output B makes the drivers act very quietly and the tweeter very loud, and on output C makes the stereo BLARE with sound from both. Can you please help me! -Blayne

    • @blayne1602
      @blayne1602 9 років тому

      Ok, I tried many pairs of speakers and they still act the same way, otherwise it could be either dirty in the inside, or bad capacitors

    • @fuckgoogle4704
      @fuckgoogle4704 9 років тому

      Blayne1602 that covers about 90% of the issues in vintage japanese receivers.... at least those not abused.

  • @InsideOfMyOwnMind
    @InsideOfMyOwnMind 4 роки тому

    Was it the best? I won't claim that. Was it the most fun and enjoyable to listen to for long periods? Absolutely. For their low power those things are beasts. I would $&^$ myself to hear that front end attached to an upscaled clone of the power amp/supply cfg.

  • @zx8401ztv
    @zx8401ztv 13 років тому

    Good win bill :-), its old but it will last!!, unlike modern plastic junk with a 1 year life span.
    Well done :-)

  • @Vgp-rp4iu
    @Vgp-rp4iu 5 років тому

    I have this and a set of Sp2500 speakers. When I was a kid growing up we had 2 other speakers but over the last 25 years and multiple moves they have been lost. Maybe someone can help me out but I am trying to find a set of rear sansui speakers. I have no idea the model number or anything but know that they are a little smaller than the sp2500 and have the lattice on all 4 sides. There is a top firing speaker and a bottom firing speaker with cone tweeters I believe. We had them on each side of our couch and they were like furniture and we used them as end tables. Anyone know what I'm talking about or know a model number? I have been looking for a while and can't even find a picture of these speakers. I looked on eBay as well and while there is alot of sansui speakers there is none as I described. Thanks in advance.

    • @uxwbill
      @uxwbill  5 років тому

      I'd recommend inquiring over at AudioKarma, or any of the other forums that cater to the discussion of audio equipment. Someone there is very likely to know, or be able to point you in the right direction.
      I'm not as much of a fan of AudioKarma as I used to be, because I don't agree with their moderation, but there are still a lot of good people there.

  • @audiodood
    @audiodood 5 років тому

    That is a nice receiver.

  • @naterade21
    @naterade21 13 років тому

    congrats on the win its a nice receiver i should try and invest in a better one

  • @phsycopiano
    @phsycopiano 13 років тому

    8.03 hungry like the wolf. Why'd you change the channel :(

  • @GoldCars666
    @GoldCars666 13 років тому

    Thats an nice receiver.

  • @YankeeSoutherner1945
    @YankeeSoutherner1945 12 років тому

    Shouldve opened that on the keykeeper's bed, his reaction would have been quite interesting after seeing all those packing peanuts :-)

  • @Jaymz87
    @Jaymz87 13 років тому

    This is probably more fun than i am legally allowed to have. Hahaha :D

  • @eschofield1
    @eschofield1 13 років тому

    An option with most GM vehicles and Ford vehicles

  • @lmull3
    @lmull3 13 років тому

    @vwestlife the citadel must be protected!

  • @ARW74productions
    @ARW74productions 12 років тому

    ''Hungry Like The Wolf'' by Duran Duran :)

  • @FastNFurious
    @FastNFurious 13 років тому

    can u balance that on your headfor the next blog tv show?? lol

  • @robert1975031
    @robert1975031 12 років тому

    actually saw one of these someone had dumped in the woods, what a shame

  • @TruthPoliceLegend
    @TruthPoliceLegend 5 років тому

    Anyone who has been around this stereo stuff for awhile realizes that the speakers can be just as important as the receiver for sound quality. Also, never ship this type equipment in those peanuts. I'm surprised it was delivered undamaged as the peanuts settle to the bottom leaving the unit vulnerable to impacts. I like the bubble wrap- the big bubbles tightly encased around the equipment in a box within a bigger box. This is the best way to ship these receivers. Our trash pickup company has notified that they will not pick up boxes with styrofoam peanuts as they blow all over the neighborhood. Just look what those peanuts did in this video. I strongly dislike chasing down these stupid peanuts.

  • @TheWarped45
    @TheWarped45 12 років тому

    I bought one in 1987 just like that for $1.00 at a flea market sadly I burnt both channels.

  • @AnonymousYoutuber69
    @AnonymousYoutuber69 13 років тому

    I was wondering why I was only getting sound in the left ear and then I noticed that my right headphone had fallen off.

  • @eschofield1
    @eschofield1 13 років тому

    @uxwbill Built-In box opener

  • @eschofield1
    @eschofield1 13 років тому

    @mosslack Coldplay Viva La Vida