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Sansui A-80 help

I picked up a A-80 dirt cheap. [ cute little inegrated I'm going crazy to listen to ] However when I attempted to turn it on, it only came on for a few seconds. Afterwards it fizzeled and went off. Upon further attempts I found the same results. I noticed on the back there is a 220v sticker that someone has drawn a red line through.

I'm wondering if perhaps someone attemped to rewire it for 120v. Or perhaps there is something else going on.

thanks for any suggestions in advance.
kt_88

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kt_88 OP
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Seems logical but the guy I bought it from claimed it was working 2 months ago. I would hope that I could fire it right up with only a 2 month break.

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kt_88 OP
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I managed to get a estimate on it. It needs a power supply. anyone know where I could get a power supply for it?
kt_88 OP
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I thought it through and in the end you were correct. It is not worth it. I already have a half dozen amps sitting here collecting dust. I will most likely throw it out unless the repair shop wants it.

thanks for the advice!
kt_88 OP
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Well I left the amp sitting in my truck becuase I forgot to throw it away. And then I got to talking with a co-worker ( whom grauated from Electronic school ) that told me most likely there was nothing wrong with the power supply, most likely it was just a bit of loose soldering. So I thought why not? I thought might as well pull it a part and have a look. So I brought it inside to take it apart and then just before I did I plugged it in one more time. believe it or not it lit right up and has been playing all night without a glitch!

go figure.....
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