Quartz PLL Synthesizer Tuner TU-S9

Sansui Electric Co., Ltd.; Tokyo

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  • Year
  • 1981–1983 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 327013

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 56
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • PLL, Phase-locked loop
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast (BC) and FM or UHF.
  • Details
  • Hi-Fi equipment
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 120; 220; 240 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Quartz PLL Synthesizer Tuner TU-S9 - Sansui Electric Co., Ltd.;
  • Shape
  • Book-shelf unit.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 445 x 102 x 310 mm / 17.5 x 4 x 12.2 inch
  • Notes

  • A hi-fi AM/FM stereo quartz PLL synthesizer tuner with a digital frequency display housed in a simulated rosewood wooden case. With 10 FM/AM Preset stations, Auto and Manual tuning, Direct Set tuning function, last station memory, memory backup, DC audio amp, PLL Multiplex, LED Signal/Multipath meter, Noise Canceller, tape recorder Calibration Tone switch and FM Muting/Mode switch. On the rear, an 'F' type 75ohm terminal for external FM antenna, terminals for 300ohm FM and AM antenna (clip-on loop AM antenna supplied), RCA phono sockets for Line Output, Dolby FM adaptor and AM IF output for AM stereo adaptor, unswitched AC outlet and a compartment for memory backup batteries (2 x AA 1.5V).

    Specification  
    FM Section  
    Tuning range 87.5-108MHz
    Usable sensitivity Mono IHF 10.5dBf (1.8µV), DIN 0.9µV
    50dB quieting sensitivity Mono 14.5dBf, Stereo 36.0dBf
    S/N ratio at 65dBf Mono 85dB, Stereo 78dB
    Distortion at 65dBf  
     Mono
     Stereo    		 < 0.06% at 100Hz, < 0.06% at 1kHz, < 0.06% at 6kHz
    < 0.07% at 100Hz, < 0.07% at 1kHz, < 0.07% at 6kHz
    Alt. channel selectivity 60dB (at 400kHz)
    Capture ratio 1.0dB
    Image response ratio 70dB (at 98MHz)
    Spurious response ratio 80dB (at 98MHz)
    Stereo separation 40dB at 100Hz, 52dB at 1kHz, 42dB at 10kHz
    Frequency response Stereo 30-18,000Hz +0.3dB,-0.8dB
    Antenna input impedance 300Ω balanced, 75Ω unbalanced
    AM Section  
    Tuning range 525-1,605kHz (10 kHz)
    531-1,602kHz (9 kHz)
    Usable sensitivity 55dB/m
    Selectivity (±9kHz) 34dB
    S/N ratio 46dB
    Distortion < 0.6% (at 30% Mod., 80dB/m)
    Image response ratio 45dB at 1,000kHz
    IF response ratio 35dB at 1,000kHz
    Output voltage/impedance  
     OUTPUT
     Dolby FM    		 0.775 V/2.2kΩ
    225mV

    Versions/Power requirements
    General export  /  120,220,240V AC 50/60Hz
    For U.S.A. and Canada  /  120V AC 60Hz

    Power consumption: 14 Watts

    Semiconductors: 54 Transistors; 45 Diodes; 18 LEDs; 11 ICs; 2 Zener Diodes; 2 FETs

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 4.2 kg / 9 lb 4 oz (9.251 lb)
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (1983 Sansui World of Audio catalogue)
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (Operating Instructions manual Sansui TU-S9)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Howard Craven. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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