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Sansui AU - 919 Thrift Store Find

Pretty amazing I found this tonight in nice shape for $50. It looks like it took a bump at some point in it's life because the face plate has shifted about an 1/8". Sounds worse then it is. A couple minor scratches on the top. Works great. Really an amazing find for the money. And it is a great Amp. I have had some of the earlier Sansui stuff like the 9090 Receiver, and was not very impressed. But this unit is an impressive keeper.
Any insight on any of the controls, and the best way to set the Amps controls would be helpful. I am using Tannoy System 800 Speakers, and a pair of Pioneer HPM 100's. The Tannoy's are what I mainly use.
laviathon
rleff
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You may have some caps that need replacing; might be easy to spot especially if they are bulging or leaking.
laviathon OP
82 posts
 
Well here I am 13 Months later and the Sansui still runs like a champ. It truly is a great amp and deserves all the accolades it receives.
I would like to get something modern, but I think I would have to cross the $1000 threshold and then some (Musical Fidelity A 308) on the used market to get something to beat it.
I have a Rotel RX 1050 and the Sansui beats it quite easily.
Eventually a Re-Cap and resistor replacement should be done. Just can't swing it now.

Best -L-
lambeau
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Laviathon, What sources did u run into your amp? I have a AU717 in the repair shop now for restoration.I have a tu 717 tuner , and a sr 838 tt . Want ot run a cd player to it but dont know how it will sound.
laviathon OP
82 posts
 
Sony 222ES CDP. Running a pair of Yamaha NS 1000's with it. The Tannoy's just don't compare to the Yamaha's.
From what I understand the 717 is quite different from the 919.
doug99
288 posts
 
The Sansui AU 919 is one of the best integrated amps.
Its built like a tank.
I know Terry Dewick in Tennesse is know for modifying them and fixing them. Just google Terry Dewick
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