Overpriced Vintage Equipment: You've gotta be kidding me!

[jefe1]

But we likes our meters chucky

I would settle for an LED display like the sound and image composer

 

[chucky3042]

But we likes our meters chucky

I would settle for an LED display like the sound and image composer

the dude abides .........eventually!

 

[J. PUPSTER]

No space on the little box!!

Bigger box then... Outback that M.F.

 

[Scott65]

Bigger box then... Outback that M.F.

I like big boxes.....

 

[Marcsten]

Looking at this Sansui, I think I am in the wrong line of work!! There was a related link for a 7001, that looks like its been left out in the rain adn hit by a car. The listing honestly says only three of the four channels work in 'aux' mode and nothing else is tested. The price? $600!!! I have one in my basement that looks mint, plays out of all four channels but the matrix decoders are messed up so you get a squealing noise whenever you switch it on. As a (small-isa) quad amp and receiver it works fine. I would not have asked half what this person is asking. Has everyone lost their minds????

 

[chucky3042]

I just love Sansui stuff!

 

[bob.stek]

QRX-9001 for $5749 USD. Highway robbery!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/193801965842

There are bargains to be found. Nearly 2 weeks ago I posted this:

I recently moved to the area and found that a computer store near me (Computer Specialist | Naugatuck, Connecticut | Computer World) also repairs and resells vintage audio equipment - walls full of them! I almost immediately noticed the Sansui. I'm happy with my Surround Master V2 and will eventually get one of my CD-4 demodulators working again so I have no real interest in the QRX-9001. Just thought I'd let folks here know that the receiver is available - he mentioned that he was looking for around $900.

1360 New Haven Road, Naugatuck, CT 06770
[email protected]iz

 

[ar surround]

Bigger box then... Outback that M.F.

I like big boxes.....

Me too. An SMv3 Ultra with five nice big blue VU meters. Yes, it will cost more than a little blue eyed monster, but the cool factor has value, @chucky3042 .

Also, the meters will show an excellent visual reference on what’s going on, especially with the rears compared to the fronts.

 

[chucky3042]

What about the super surround pre amp........ Involve Audio Super Surround Preamp (Preliminary info)

Dave the Bitch is working on it!

 

[J. PUPSTER]

What about the super surround pre amp........ Involve Audio Super Surround Preamp (Preliminary info)

Dave the Bitch is working on it!

Yuppers - that’s about what I was visualizing (LOL - sure I’ve seen it several times already and forgot, was just thinking black case though) tell Dave to carry on please! ETA?

 

[J. PUPSTER]

What about the super surround pre amp........ Involve Audio Super Surround Preamp (Preliminary info)

Dave the Bitch is working on it!

The proposed touch screen reminds me of my old defunct Squeezebox Touch (didn’t see on your proposal pic, is it detached Bluetooth?)
And the de-clicker of the Sugarcubes!
If no analog outs without Involve by-pass though, I’ll need a newer AVR!

 

[Sonik Wiz]

Looking at this Sansui, I think I am in the wrong line of work!! There was a related link for a 7001, that looks like its been left out in the rain adn hit by a car. The listing honestly says only three of the four channels work in 'aux' mode and nothing else is tested. The price? $600!!! I have one in my basement that looks mint, plays out of all four channels but the matrix decoders are messed up so you get a squealing noise whenever you switch it on. As a (small-isa) quad amp and receiver it works fine. I would not have asked half what this person is asking. Has everyone lost their minds????

In our area there once was a big time real estate developer-J.C. Nichols- whose motto was " a customer is never happy until they feel they've paid too much". Worked for him!

 

[Jeff ss]

I'm one
I'm one of those watchers. I got to see if it ever sells for that amount.

Well, it sold. Anyone know how much? I had asked the seller if there were any service records, and he basically said no. Im about to sell a few of these, recapped wirh mods for much much less than what hes asking! That unit will surely need servicing unless it was kept in a cryogenic container for 40+ years! I hope the purchaser is happy because it will certainly sound better with the original box and packing materials

 

[Jeff ss]

Looking at this Sansui, I think I am in the wrong line of work!! There was a related link for a 7001, that looks like its been left out in the rain adn hit by a car. The listing honestly says only three of the four channels work in 'aux' mode and nothing else is tested. The price? $600!!! I have one in my basement that looks mint, plays out of all four channels but the matrix decoders are messed up so you get a squealing noise whenever you switch it on. As a (small-isa) quad amp and receiver it works fine. I would not have asked half what this person is asking. Has everyone lost their minds????

Some people see something vintage and think its worth all the money - especially if its in nice physical condition. I dont believe that the seller even tested it, or even knows anything about audio. I see it all the time on the bay. Same goes for cartridges.

 

[par4ken]

As crazy at it sounds, sometimes if you raise the price of an item that's not selling someone will bite. Crazy that some equate high price with value. I am and always will be a bargain hunter myself, and would never fall for such tactics. One would expect that most grossly overpriced items will never sell but one never knows! A fool and his money, a fool is born every minute!

 

[chucky3042]

Yuppers - that’s about what I was visualizing (LOL - sure I’ve seen it several times already and forgot, was just thinking black case though) tell Dave to carry on please! ETA?

We are aiming for second half of next year, but I am an optimist

 

[DuncanS]

What about the super surround pre amp........ Involve Audio Super Surround Preamp (Preliminary info)

Dave the Bitch is working on it!

An LCD screen where they look like 'traditional' VU meters, Cream background, red marking above 0dB etc. would be really good!

 

[ar surround]

Well, it sold. Anyone know how much? I had asked the seller if there were any service records, and he basically said no. Im about to sell a few of these, recapped wirh mods for much much less than what hes asking! That unit will surely need servicing unless it was kept in a cryogenic container for 40+ years! I hope the purchaser is happy because it will certainly sound better with the original box and packing materials

It’s relisted, so it didn’t sell. Something must have happened between the time it “sold” and payment. Buyer must have reneged...

 

[J. PUPSTER]

It’s relisted, so it didn’t sell. Something must have happened between the time it “sold” and payment. Buyer must have reneged...

Maybe they read the QQ comments here -LOL!

 

[gvl_guy]

It looks like that $5700 Sansui wasn't sold after all. It's been relisted on eBay. Someone maybe have a change of heart?

I've noticed something, too. There are a LOT of vintage quad receivers on eBay recently. Since I was looking for one and set up alerts, I've seen a lot of recent postings. I think maybe the downturn in the economy and hard times for some have forced the sales? Most aren't listed cheap either. Here are just a few (Sansui and Pioneer, where I had setup alerts)

Sansui 9001s LIKE NOS- Sansui QRX 9001 MUSEUM QUALITY Best Quad Quadraphonic Receiver 2 BOXES | eBay
Vintage Sansui QRX-9001 Quadrophonic Amplifier BUNDLE (Rare, Seller Refurbished) | eBay

Sansui 9001 in the UK Vintage Sansui QRX-9001 Quadraphonic Integrated Stereo Receiver / Amp / RARE / | eBay

Sansui 7001s Sansui QRX-7001 1974 Quad AM FM Stereo Receiver TESTED & CLEANED - Works Great! | eBay
SANSUI QRX 7001 STEREO RECEIVER 4 CHANNEL VINTAGE WORKING BUT READ | eBay
Sansui QRX-7001 1974 Quad AM FM Stereo Receiver TESTED & CLEANED - Works Great! | eBay

Pioneer QX-949A in Canada Pioneer QX-949A AM/FM Four Channel Stereo Receiver | eBay

Pioneer QX-949As Pioneer QX-949A Quadraphonic 4 Channel Stereo Receiver | eBay
and Pioneer QX-949A Quadraphonic 4 Channel Stereo Receiver USED Original | eBay

That seems like an awful lot -- and those are only two that I get in my alerts.