KLH Model Twenty-One
I got this radio a couple of years back because I like the style and sound quality. The stamp on the driver shows October 31, 1966 so the radio is …
Sansui 661 LED mod
Here is another LED mod that I have done. This time to the Sansui 661 receiver. I tried to build the LEDs myself but unfortunately, I have failed miserably. So …
Luxman L-85V – rebuilding amplifier boards
About a year or so ago I have purchased two Luxman L-85V amplifiers. Both not working. One was an easy fix as it only needed fuse. About $1.10 later, I …
Sansui 661 – upgrading wired-in fuses
Here is a quick and easy upgrade that will replace the wired-in fuses in Sansui 661 receiver with a standard fuse clips. I have decided to do this mod after …
Luxman T-88V Tuner Recap and LED mod
Another recap post. This time on my workbench was Luxman T-88V tuner. It is a simple one board tuner that together with 4 tantalum caps contains little over 20 capacitors …
Upgrading speaker posts on Sansui 661 receiver
Without any further introduction, here is my another attempt to replace the spring loaded speaker terminals with banana type posts in Sansui 661 receiver. Highly recommended mod just for the …
DIY: Amplifier selector box
After a full recap of the Sansui 661 receiver, It would be nice to compare it to my also fully recapped Marantz 2016 receiver using the same set of speakers. …
Sansui 661 receiver recap
Another recap work. This time on the work bench was Sansui 661 receiver. I have found it at the Goodwill store. Paid $40 which is kinda high for a thrift …
Upgrading speaker posts on Marantz 2216 receiver
After a while, you can really get tired of the small and crappy speaker terminals on vintage Marantz receivers. They constantly cut wires, are tiny and pain to use. Unfortunately, …
Upgrading speaker binding posts in Sansui AU-101
The Sansui AU-101 amplifier has very inconvenient way of attaching speakers. Basically, you need speaker wire with a spade connector. The wire is tightened by a screw. It is very …