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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
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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rar1
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My hunch is that's not entirely accurate.

Regards, Rich
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?
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rar1
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Just have the technician who gave you the estimate replace the power supply. If you are looking for a Sansui power supply to drop in, lotsa luck unless you come across a salvage one. Even if you were to score one, you would need a schematic unless you are familiar with power supplies and precautions you should be taking. Buying vintage pieces and paying to restore them, go hand in hand. I have had a number of vintage Marantz pieces restored ... replacing the power supply is usually part of the equation.

Regards, Rich
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!
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