Author Topic: SAKURA AV-200T Tube Amp (Read 357064 times)

sansui · « **Reply #960 on:** Feb 09, 2014 at 06:13 PM »

It seems like there are quite a number of Sakura av-200 t buyers who experienced quality related issues. The distributor should have addressed these issues squarely a long time ago. I believe they have already received a number of complaints and feedbacks about the quality. I myself experienced some bad issues and have talked to them. But my perception is, they seem to pretend that they do not know about these issues. The answers were tentative, and unassuring. Not really inspiring to transact with them regarding warranties. BUT, sir Tony is right on insisting about the one year warranty. This amp has got a nice sound, a nice look, and a nice price, but it would be nicer if they could address the issues straight-on.

tony · « **Reply #961 on:** Feb 09, 2014 at 06:45 PM »

yes, if they want to continue doing business, they should address quality issues head on...
and most important, these issues needs to be addressed at their expense,
not at the buyer's', any scrupulous seller will do this, it goes without saying...

as early as two years ago i have pointed out design flaws but the sellers
seem disinterested, after all a broken Sakura amp opens up opportunities
for others to make money at the expense of end users....

sansui · « **Reply #962 on:** Feb 09, 2014 at 09:03 PM »

I cured the annoying and ocassionally loud popping sound when turning off by using an AVR. After listening, I turn off the AVR first before the Sakura av-200t.

sansui · « **Reply #963 on:** Feb 09, 2014 at 09:09 PM »

A simple on/off switch in the ac power line (power strips that have on/off switch like the local Panther brand) also eliminated the popping sound upon turning off.

JojoD818 · « **Reply #964 on:** Feb 09, 2014 at 09:15 PM »

My offer still stands.

I have been approached so many times and still have no plans of accepting any mods for this amp. Just this once, and totally for free, no strings attached - promise.

markymark8386 · « **Reply #965 on:** Feb 09, 2014 at 09:36 PM »

Sir una off ang avr before the ampli? Hindi ba damaging ito?

Quote from: sansui on Feb 09, 2014 at 09:03 PM

I cured the annoying and ocassionally loud popping sound when turning off by using an AVR. After listening, I turn off the AVR first before the Sakura av-200t.

TOP 20 · « **Reply #966 on:** Feb 09, 2014 at 10:16 PM »

My unit also has a slight thud upon powering on, after the clicking of the relay but it's not loud. You won't hear it unless you put an ear near the speakers.

choyb · « **Reply #967 on:** Feb 09, 2014 at 10:18 PM »

Quote from: JojoD818 on Feb 09, 2014 at 09:15 PM

My offer still stands.

I have been approached so many times and still have no plans of accepting any mods for this amp. Just this once, and totally for free, no strings attached - promise.

pm sent!

sansui · « **Reply #968 on:** Feb 09, 2014 at 10:26 PM »

I would have volunteered mine sir Jojo but the distance is a hindrance.

bosyo · « **Reply #969 on:** Feb 10, 2014 at 09:56 PM »

habang wala pang AN Super 8 driver

burn-in ko muna ang baffles with Crown Super 8

mura lang yan php 320.00 x 2 + 100 pair na tweeter

hahahhaa

lars0914 · « **Reply #970 on:** Feb 17, 2014 at 10:30 AM »

any update on this tube amp? san po ako makakabili? and anong speaker dapat ang bilin ko for this?
sir diy_master of a audio sir anong bookshelf nyo po ang pwede sa amp na ito ung pang entry level lang po since sa room ko lang xa gagamitin thanks

lars0914 · « **Reply #971 on:** Feb 17, 2014 at 11:10 AM »

Quote from: ATJr. on Oct 30, 2013 at 11:38 AM

kailan kayo lilipat? me store blessing ba?

sir meron kapa sakura AV200? anog bookshelf speaker naka pair?

tony · « **Reply #972 on:** Feb 17, 2014 at 12:37 PM »

Quote from: TOP 20 on Feb 09, 2014 at 10:16 PM

My unit also has a slight thud upon powering on, after the clicking of the relay but it's not loud. You won't hear it unless you put an ear near the speakers.

the correct delay should be around 3 secs, more does not hurt, so within 3 secs you should not hear anything from the speakers, if you do then you have an issue and you can return your unit for repair of outright replacement if within a day of two...

if you hear a thud right after turn-on, then that means that the time delay relay is not working as it should,
you are entitle to a unit that does....

i wouldn't worry much about thuds when powering down, it is not as critical as when powering on.....

TOP 20 · « **Reply #973 on:** Feb 18, 2014 at 12:08 AM »

Quote from: tony on Feb 17, 2014 at 12:37 PM

the correct delay should be around 3 secs, more does not hurt, so within 3 secs you should not hear anything from the speakers, if you do then you have an issue and you can return your unit for repair of outright replacement if within a day of two...

if you hear a thud right after turn-on, then that means that the time delay relay is not working as it should,
you are entitle to a unit that does....

i wouldn't worry much about thuds when powering down, it is not as critical as when powering on.....

Thanks for the advice Tony!

tony · « **Reply #974 on:** Feb 18, 2014 at 05:29 PM »

you're welcome, remember consumers have rights....assert your rights......

markymark8386 · « **Reply #975 on:** Feb 18, 2014 at 06:20 PM »

Sold mine. The power on delay works coz the thud appears after about 4secs upon turning on, but my main concern is the loud popping noise when the unit is turned off. Nakakatakot for the speakers.
It also pops loudly when the electric fan is turned off. Baka magkasunog pa. This popping issue on our electrical doesnt appear when using my yamaha amp, leaving the sakura amp as culprit.

May 1yr warranty pa yung amp but ayoko na sumalit ulo kakabalik and risk the amp having scratches lalo na acrylic panel in process of repair (di naman enthusiast mga technician dun to care for the cosmetic aspect) and no guarantees that they will accept or fix the problem. So in short, im glad im done with my sakura amp. Hehe.

krimxon · « **Reply #976 on:** Mar 13, 2014 at 10:37 PM »

Meron pa bang available nito? Gusto ko sanang gawing amp for a TT project ito

totnakz_007 · « **Reply #977 on:** Mar 14, 2014 at 02:10 PM »

sa raon meron sir... i think around 3,500 pesos up to 5k siguro...yan din inisip ko bilhin since mura sha pero nag isip isisp pa din ako... before buying tube amp basa basa pa din naman ako... since 1st time ko gagamit ng di tubo...

remington · « **Reply #978 on:** Mar 14, 2014 at 09:05 PM »

FYI. sakura is not a straight or real tube amp, it is a hybrid type meaning tube ang pre amp at solid state ang power amp and the stock ones does not have a phono input unless it is moded already by sir rene rivo. FYI lang he he...

tony · « **Reply #979 on:** Mar 15, 2014 at 08:01 AM »

yes, the Sakura is a solid state amp with tubes....
the small tubes are buffers, aka cathode followers, the big tubes rectifiers..
some call it a hybrid.....
i am not sure that is the correct term.....

but for the price, like all things China, it is a bang for buck amp....

mickerru · « **Reply #980 on:** Mar 28, 2014 at 09:59 PM »

Meron bang nabenta nito na modified na? Like ung sa hyperaudio? San kaya shop?

Gino · « **Reply #981 on:** Mar 28, 2014 at 10:43 PM »

Eh di bumili ka kay Hyperaudio. Sa Calatagan st., Makati City.

mickerru · « **Reply #982 on:** Mar 29, 2014 at 05:11 AM »

Sori sir. Wala kasi sumasagot sa phone nila e. Kala ko sarado na.

Gino · « **Reply #983 on:** Mar 31, 2014 at 02:03 PM »

Facebook mo Rene Rivo.

pTrader · « **Reply #984 on:** May 07, 2014 at 10:48 AM »

may static yung amp ko, paano mawawala yun.. at parang grounded.. pa help naman po... thanks

tony · « **Reply #985 on:** May 07, 2014 at 11:12 AM »

Quote from: pTrader on May 07, 2014 at 10:48 AM

may static yung amp ko, paano mawawala yun.. at parang grounded.. pa help naman po... thanks

ibalik mo sa binilhan mo...responsibility nilang irepair yan...

pTrader · « **Reply #986 on:** May 07, 2014 at 07:00 PM »

Quote from: tony on May 07, 2014 at 11:12 AM

ibalik mo sa binilhan mo...responsibility nilang irepair yan...

Malayo sir ibiyahe yung unit... baka mayroon sa forumer na naka-experience ng parehong issue like mine..

tony · « **Reply #987 on:** May 07, 2014 at 07:23 PM »

i have repaired a lot of these amps, kaso sa description mo hindi maliwanag..

what do you mean by static? parang grounded, ano yon? saan ang place mo?

pTrader · « **Reply #988 on:** May 07, 2014 at 07:56 PM »

Quote from: tony on May 07, 2014 at 07:23 PM

i have repaired a lot of these amps, kaso sa description mo hindi maliwanag..

what do you mean by static? parang grounded, ano yon? saan ang place mo?

there is low static sound like hissing sound na sumasabay sounds output both left and right .

when you touch metallic cover at volume control knob ng bass at treble, this produce loud hissng sound (gizzshisssssss).

sensya na hirap explain yung sound pero parang gizzshisssssss sound.

pTrader · « **Reply #989 on:** May 09, 2014 at 11:53 AM »

@tony,

salamat sa pag entertain ng concern ko.. i have researched, yung ugong na sound normal pala sa tube amp..