Sansui 9090DB Vintage Stereo Receiver Excellent -Serviced-

Up for sale is a legendary Sansui 9090DB Stereo Receiver in excellent overall condition. This receiver has had extensive service and restoration work performed, addressing many of the common age-related issues found in the 9090DB. This is not simply a cleaned-up receiver — considerable time and parts have gone into making it a properly serviced example. SERVICE & RESTORATION PERFORMED F-2526 Power Supply Board • Full recap • All new transistors • Fusible resistors replaced with new 1% metal-film resistors • New fuses installed F-2655 Dolby NR Board • Full recap • New transistors • All Dolby board pass-throughs have been pinned, addressing the notorious intermittent “Dolby Disease” issue • Updated ribbon cable installed F-2624 Driver Board • Full recap • New transistors • Fusible resistors replaced with 1% metal-film resistors • VD1212 varistors replaced • Four new Bourns precision trimmers installed for bias and DC offset • Bias and DC offset adjusted to factory specifications Output Transistors • All output transistors removed for inspection and cleaning • Fresh thermal compound applied before reinstallation CONTROLS & SWITCHES All potentiometers, switches and controls have been thoroughly cleaned and lubricated with DeoxIT. Inputs and switching contacts were also cleaned for reliable operation. COMPLETE LAMP SERVICE – ALL 18 LAMPS All 18 lamps have been replaced: • Diffused LEDs – dial scale • Diffused LEDs – meters • New incandescent lamps with new grommets where applicable • Diffused LEDs – selector indicators • Incandescent lamp – dial pointer The combination retains the classic Sansui appearance while providing clean, even illumination. COSMETIC DETAILING • Interior blown clean to remove loose dust and debris • Faceplate hand polished • Knobs individually hand polished • Wood cabinet treated with Howard’s and finished with Feed-N-Wax The result is a beautiful example of one of Sansui’s most iconic receivers, with extensive work already completed on the power supply, driver and notoriously troublesome Dolby board. Please look closely at all photos for cosmetic condition and additional details.