Sansui CA3000 Preamp. Pioneer Spec Pream

they are massive and built in the '70's. most were purchased at px's because they were massive and built in the '70's. i woudn't hesitate buying either if you're in the market for a boat anchor or doorstop that's massive and built in the '70's.

I know where you are coming from -- I used to love the old, big pieces. Unfortunately, I think you will find they sound dreadful --- dead, flat, thin, lifeless, edgy. That's why I don't buy pieces like this I see for sale. Unless you just want to relish the physical appeal they have & the nostaglic feelings they create. High end, they're not.

I have two CA-3000's and they sound great. I don't know where the previous poster got his information from, but the Sansui is really high-end! A few people listened to it (experienced people) and they said it was the best transistor-pre-amp they ever heard. That should say enough!

Jaap van den Bosch