Our Top 5 VIntage Sansui Stereo Receivers. Is It The Same As Yours?

[@hippydippy]

I fell down the Sansui rabbit hole about 20 years ago. First one I bought was a 7070. Loved it. Used it for probably a year, then I started buying, selling & trading vintage equipment. Ended up selling the 7070 to my boss & bought an 8080. Then an 8080db. Awhile later I sold them & bought my first 9090db. Since then I've owned 3. Never paid more than $350 for any of them & they all were in Exc condition. Now I'm down to 1 which has been totally restored & sounds amazing. Also have a slew of other Sansui components, but thats a whole other story. The sickness is real.

[@tomtompkins7546]

Are we long lost brothers?

[@jrockofages5413]

I have my 9090 from 1974. Wish I could find a highly skilled tech to give it a thorough inspection. Seems to be a lost art

[@joepowers3731]

My favorite stereo receiver is my Sansui 2000X I payed $20 dollars for it at a yard sale 30 years ago. It is all original and working perfectly. Will never get rid of it. It just looks and sounds so good.

[@conkretedesign]

Very nice. Had a sansui 2000a & 2000x and got them for free too. The 2000a was long time ago and the x was before the pandemic

[@jpaleas]

The look and sound of Sansui ! Just like you, I remember how impressive those receivers looked when I was a kid ! As an adult I get so nostalgic and at the same time so frustrated that nothing made presently will ever look as cool and beautiful again! Great video and a pleasure to watch, thank you !

[@skylabsaudio]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it!

[@haqitman]

The first mind-bending monster stereo setup I ever heard was a G 9000 powering a set of Bose 6.2s. Say what you want about Bose, but that was a full, rich and clear sounding setup that brought life to music in a new way that I'd never heard before. I'm a Pioneer guy, but I remember that intro fondly.

[@bobfortner6940]

I still have my Sansui 7070 from the early '70s, bought in Vietnam after the war ended. Still love it today as much as ever. I had to take it into a shop a couple months ago and spend $400.00 to have it tuned up, but for almost 50 years of blasting away at my ears that was a small price to pay. Good choice for what I needed. I remember almost buying the 9090 as I was still young and thought more power, and more enjoyment, not so, the 7070 was spot on for my ears back then and now.

[@ianaustin4743]

I was just able to pick up a 5700. I grew up with a G5000 next to my bed and have really fond memories of playing with it and exploring music as a pre-teen and teen. Now that I'm in my mid-40s I want to recreate those memories for my kids and this is the PERFECT way to do it. I felt very proud to see my 5700 included in this list!

[@mr.kimber44]

I have a Sansui 4000. The sound quality is great. It's definitely overbuilt and I love it. Sansui made some premium components in the late 60's and throughout the 70's. I had my electronics guy go through it shortly after I bought it and I couldn't be happier. I'll never get rid of it.

[@dr.OgataSerizawa]

Have had Sansui stuff for 50+ years. And after reading every single comment, I’ve determined that there’s really nothing to add that hasn’t already been said. Except I love all of my Sansui stuff! 🎄Happy Holidays, everybody!! 🎄

[@Philth765]

Proud Sansui Eight owner here! Great amp! Excels at everything it does. Gotta say though, I’m a big fan of the tuning dial blackout thing. I love how it looks ominous and dark with only the phono indicator light on. Plus, the incandescent lamps aren’t constantly heating their plastic clips/holders.

[@garynettles5919]

I have a Sansui 9090 , 7070, G7500, marantz 2325, pioneer sx1010, , onkyo tx6500 plus other equipment that I rotate out of the closet and that G7500 sounds sooo good I also had a custom amplifier switch made so I can have 4 receivers and 4 sets of speakers set up at the same time and I can switch between different receivers and speakers I started collecting 15 years ago when the stuff was so much cheaper to buy. Thanks for the videos Gary from Long Island.

[@nickmrt2670]

Just curious about which of those great receivers you find the best sounding

[@Thomas.fellner]

@@nickmrt2670pioneer SX1010 trust me

[@DG191145]

G5700, my first real receiver. Bought it new from a dealer in Florida in 1980. Was hooked up to a lot of different speakers through the 80's ... ESS Model 10's, Cerwin Vegas, even a pair of those big Realistic 3 ways with the 12 or 15 inch woofers that Radio Shack would put on sale every so often for by one get one free. I wish i still had the Sansui. It was a little beast. Thanks for the memories.

[@skylabsaudio]

Welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@JohnSmith-ot4ww]

Bought my G 5700 in 1979, paired it with the JBL 4312 studio monitors, loved it then and still loving it now.

[@mikefrazier3826]

I have a Sansui 5500 circa 1974 that I bought from a friend in 1977. I believe this particular receiver was only available through the Navy exchange back in the day. Its built like a tank and still works today.

[@bobliening5783]

I have one too, bought in Germany at the Army PX.

[@davidwell686]

I bought a Sansui 4000 a few months ago and love it. Great price, 100 dollars, put my Marantz 2226 back into the closet ever since.

[@Khill14007]

Sold my 5700 a couple years ago and miss it very much. Still have a low watt G-3500 that makes every speaker I pair with it sound incredible. Great video.

[@skylabsaudio]

That's the worst

[@Mike_S_Swift]

I was in the AF and TDY to VN first 6 months of 68’ with two teams of cable splicers. On our way back we had a long layover at Yokota AB Japan and one of the SGT’s bought a Sansui 1000 as it was the last of the tube amps and he wanted to get one as he thought they’d be better than the new transistor models. I had a 30 day delay enroute back to the base and when I got to his room in the barracks I heard the most beautiful sounding music ever. That was my first experience with listening to hi fidelity music. Of course he had the speakers turn table and tape reel to reel too. Yes a lot of us bought and brought back stuff from SEA. My last trip to SEA in 70-71 I brought back my stereo system. Only thing left are the speakers and they still rock out. Old Coral BX1200’s.

[@craigd7738]

Great videos!! I am fortunate to have a very nice 8080 and 7070. Both are just so nice to listen to. I just got my 8080 into my rotation and every single time I listen to it it brings a smile to my face.

[@charleswilliams8368]

My G-4700 is being repaired, after years of sitting in a closet. It served me well for a number of years, and am looking forward to growing old with it.

[@jefffoster3557]

I remember back in 79 when I was shopping for a good receiver seeing and hearing the G line in the audio room of the big appliance store locally. But my money as a teen had to settle on a SA 200. Not terrible, but I made it my aim to get one of those G series as an adult about 20 years ago. Back then, they were still under everyone's radar and I quickly owned 4 G 9000s for a cost of 300 each.....a couple of them were 200, the extra was shipping. Was sold on the looks, especially like you said, the volume knob. And pure dc......or exact replication. Best decision of my life. And you just convinced me that I need to drop some coin on a wooden case.....walnut. Thanks for the vid.

[@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez]

Mine is and always has been the Sansui 4000. Perfect size and power. Looks fantastic.

[@drunkinmaster1]

I inherited a Sansui 8080 from my father that he purchased in 1975 for $600, one year before i was born. 10 years ago I had the unit completely overhauled with the pots cleaned up, the circuit board ré soldered and all back-lights converted to LED. This thing is epic; I have so many memories of rattling the house when my dad was out of town. Epic sound, especially with the Klipsche KG 5.5 speakers. Super clean and separated.

[@yokosomike]

The Sansui 1000A is the sweetest sounding receiver for my pick and also one of the nicest designs, clean and no wood or wood veneer.

[@stpierreorama]

Is wood veneer undesirable for you? I love it

[@jimbosvidbits6166]

I had a really cool Sansui receiver with a set of cool Kenwood speakers with a cassette deck from way back in the day I bought off a friend who served in USAF in Vietnam and together it all ROCKED!

[@racerex100]

My dad was stationed in Japan when I was in high school in the late 70’s. I bought an 8900ZDB and it served me well for many years. Wish I still had it…..

[@scottycasteel]

Really cool to hear you talk about this. My Dad came home from Vietnam in 69 and bought a Sansui model 2000 to have shipped home. Along with pioneer speakers, teac real to real, and technics TT. That was the stereo I grew up with as a kid.

[@ryanbmd7988]

Love your channel and how eloquent you are. Best experience!!!

[@lnielse1]

I have the 7070 and I'm always amazed how great it sounds. More power than I'll ever need...

[@Old_Sailor85]

Loved my Model 7000 (not G7000). Fully restored, big cap-coupled amp, only got rid of it because because someone was looking for that particular model. Have moved on to separates but that Sansui sounded so nice.

[@jamesclark7630]

Sansui 4000 was the true big brother to the 2000x. The 4000 is without a doubt the best Sansui receiver I have ever heard. Loudness speaker engaged with tone controls down a hair and you have one of the most electric and holographic solid state receivers for the money. Very tube like.

[@sferg2154]

Probably only time I will see one in my lifetime. A G 22000 in a hole in the wall electronics repair shop. Just stopped to look at all the silver face receivers he had at the shop. Guy realized I knew faintly what I was talking about. He said I got something to show you. Took me into the repair area. THERE IT WAS ON THE BENCH RECEIVER AND AMP. Hi light of my trip for out of town work. Just wasting time after work before going to the hotel room. It was amazing. At least for me. I’m still geeking out.

[@codyhuber]

Best channel I’ve found In awhile. Regret selling my 9090…for my sake I hope the values of all this stuff comes back down again. It’s amazing how the prices continue to go UP!!!

[@RickyLaRue1]

I had a Sanui 7070 which was an excellent receiver. Sold it and replaced it with a 9090 and love it!

[@danwheetman6914]

When you say these are my favorites you can’t be wrong. Thanks, didn’t know much about a couple of the models.

[@skylabsaudio]

Logic and I say you are 100% correct. In the world of "online audio discussion" I can be wrong... very very wrong. ;)

[@williamdenton5716]

Dude I've only seen pick #5 so far and this is the best episode EVER !

[@michaelwright1602]

I watched your video this morning and jumped on FB Marketplace... I found a gorgeous Sansui 2000 for sale right down the street for $200. A young man was selling it, he cleaned it up, did a fantastic job in painting the metal case (no wood) and installed LED lights in it and cleaned it up. The interior looked pristine... Very clean on the face plate, it was well cared for, and everything works. Then the sound, it is incredible with my Zu Dirty Weekends. I put my ear up to the speakers, and darn near silent, just a very very slight, minuscule bit of hiss, certainly not audible from where I sit, amazing. And there is no external antenna on this either, just the factory one it came with. I have an antenna ordered. This was a $300 retail receiver at the time, 1967 - 1971, which was quite a bit, I was around back then. It is not as sexy as some of the other models, but sitting here listening to WRCJ out of Detroit, 90.9 FM, a Jazz station, it is pushing all of my buttons. Just incredible sound.

[@williamgreen6729]

A coworker of mine just GAVE me a G971, Europe and Asia only model with black metal faceplate. He was in the USAF and picked it up in Okinawa in 1980 before being sent home. It's the coolest piece of gear I've ever had and sounds tremendous!

[@skylabsaudio]

Love the black faceplates. so cool

[@lawrencehockett8179]

I have the Sansui TU719 and the AU 719. I bought the Tuner, Amp and reverb for $700 new in Iwakuni, Japan while i was with the Marines in 1980. Also had Sansui two way floor speakers. Speakers deteriorated years ago. Reverb is long gone but still have the tuner and amp. Still rockin- always liked Sansui products. Thank you for your channel. Hopefully i can find some Sansui speakers again. Thank you for sharing the video.

[@skylabsaudio]

Thank you!

[@fairaintfair1542]

The early 70's, low watt Sansui! The AU 7500 with Forte III's. Heaven.

[@twofromthetrunk9932]

I bought Sansui receiver in 1975 one year before I got married. It came bundled with a pair of speakers. It was a model 331. I don’t know what model the speakers were. It is still in use today. I have three systems in my house but this is my main set. It plays so well.

[@khaliedi7880]

I have the 331 with GL750 sansui speakers. Came as a bundle originally I think. Sounds amazing with vinyl. Absolutely no noise, deep bass, crystal clear highs. Sounds like honey flowing out of the speakers. The only one of my systems with which I listen to vinyl. Good setup!

[@twofromthetrunk9932]

@@khaliedi7880 you are so right. I’m listening to Springsteen as I type this. Still sounds great to these old ears.

[@cameronkrause4712]

yes, it is crazy and wonderful when u put 2 components together and then you have magic.

[@anthonyhfe6450]

Yes, a bit controversial, but good stuff. My favorites would be the 881 receiver and the 7070 receiver. The 7070 being a lower power version of the 9090. And the 881 was the top of the line receiver in the xx1 family. Just don't ask me to choose between the 881 and the 7070 as that would be a very tough decision. Both of these receivers just put a big smile on my face when I use them. They sound amazing and are both beautiful receivers with great tuner sections and more power than I'll ever need.

[@frankhabib5748]

I have owned an 881 since it came out. Phenomenal receiver. Still puts out 63-65 watts rms and sounds great. Have used it on many speakers over the years. Just well built and keeps on going for almost 50 years.

[@chelle12368]

My personal favorite is the Eight! I have had very many Sansuis including the 9090, G-8700DB, Seven and 5000X. It just seems that my Eight does everything right. I do enjoy my 5000X as well. I'm hoping you will make a list of your favorite Sansui AU amps. I am on a kick with those lately. I have quite a few. Thank you so much for this review! I am a Sansui freak for life!

[@skylabsaudio]

Thanks for sharing! Agree, there is just something about a Sui!

[@CapitolForest]

AU for life

[@coreyfellows1945]

Got one for five bucks last summer No joke

[@chelle12368]

@@coreyfellows1945 wow! Deal of the century! I hope you love yours as much as I love mine. I always take all of my vintage audio to the best tech around to get them up to spec. Congrats on that great find!

[@TruthPoliceLegend]

I like my 5000X it's in my big bedroom. Very nice and warm tube like sound.

[@bb_lz9790]

Man these videos bring back memories of some of the happier parts of my formative years! Thanks for sharing!!! I had a 7070 that I got for Christmas when I was in High School. I seem to recall wanting a Marantz but the Sansui was less expensive. The sales guy also stressed how important the Midrange control was, which I doubt I ever moved from flat... I tried running the 7070 at 4 ohms per channel once and thought that it sounded terrible (tired and not really able to handle it). It did need to be repaired some years ago, some small signal transistor in the preamp, but it wasn't extensive or expensive. I sold it on eBay probably 10 years ago as I'm using a Nikko 7075 that I thought sounded better. Still kickin'!

[@solomonstewart1025]

I would include the Sansui 800. Such a great sounding receiver. The fascia is engraved. This could take the place of the 2000x.

[@skylabsaudio]

Fair enough, I wont argue with that at all

[@stpierreorama]

How is it better than the 2000x though? The 800 has less power and no pre-in/min-out.

[@bobgoldesberry7740]

You will like this. I have a Pioneer SX737 paired with a set of Sansui SP-X9000 speakers. I have no idea why but they seem to just fit. They just sing paired up. So they will never be separated unless I am out of the picture some day. I am a swapper when it comes to speaks but these just fit. I also have a Marantz 2270 and have two different set of small KEF 103.2 and C40. Same deal. They are together Forever. Still searching or the perfect match on my Marantz 2385, Pioneer SX1080, and the Sansui G7000

[@mikemuir5350]

Have a 661 in very good condition. Purchased a few years ago, all I had to do was clean the pots. Works great and sounds fine. There is stereo reviewer on you tube that has the whole series and raves about them. Like these top 5 videos.

[@skylabsaudio]

Thanks, Mike. Appreciate it

[@workingtheworld68]

Bought an Eight Deluxe in 73 and loved ever minute.

[@mikecampbell5856]

My son found an absolutely mint Sansui 5050 a few years ago for me for 75 bucks. Modest power but I love it. I would love to have a high end Sansui because they had an IF narrow wide switch for hard to capture FM stations.

[@skylabsaudio]

5050s are awesome receivers. Congrats

[@vetbcrazy]

I bought the Sansui 3300 with four sp-2500 speakers, and their turntable while serving in Vietnam. They still work great.

[@ReTex504]

Despite the Eight Deluxe, I own all of the single digit receivers. Even the smallest one out of this series(the Six) is built extremely good and they sound so good and clean

[@Graphixman]

I still own my Sansui AU-217 I bought in 1978 when in the marines. Yes it was their entry level amplifier with 35 watts per channel, coupled with their TU-317 tuner, But I loved the style of them, and both still work to this day. 👍🏻

[@paw45]

At age 16 in 1979. With money I had earned. I bought my first quality piece of audio equipment. It was a Sansui G3000 stereo receiver. Plus a pair of cheap (Pacific Audio retail store) house brand 3 way speakers, TransAudio. The speakers were el cheapo's. The receiver was probably less than 25wpc. But it did not take much power to fill my little 9'x9' bedroom.

[@crmixman]

Love my 9090! I found it at a pawn shop over 10 yrs ago for $125.00. It was in surprisingly good shape, with no lamps out or crusty controls. I probably do need to replace the veneer and give it quick electrical checkup. I might recap it down the road so it'll be good for another 40+ years.

[@Dstrbrdgrnd]

I got one in 1981 from a guy that owed me $600. I really enjoyed that thing for about 6 years then some crackhead stole it to pay his guy but I was able to buy it back for $150. But he had destroyed it, I kept it anyway with intent to get it fixed, then came Hurricane Irma and it went under water for 2 weeks, trashed😢😢😢

[@pupwizard3888]

Great List! I have the Sansui G8000 and I am so glad that it had the normal filter caps. Easily replaced. It is 120w vs 160w but that is PLENTY of power. I had heard the 9090 db board was a problem, but I had no idea it was that bad. I will keep an eye out for a regular 9090......Thanks again for these videos!

[@skylabsaudio]

Thank you, Pup!

[@hectorlepe3520]

Bought sansui 8080 1976 and everything works. Heavy to move but easy to hook-up. Best receiver for me.

[@scottygforce]

Dad brought a 4000 back from The Nam - 1971 or so. I have it now in one of my guest rooms.

[@legomandk9964]

My list: 1. 500A tube reciever 2. 500 EA tube reciever 3. Tr-707 solid state with output transformers. 4. 7000 5. Six These are in my collection and are fully restored. I have others, but these are my favorites.

[@creed7606]

G5700 yeah yeah!! Bought mine used in mid 80s, have been listening to it daily ever since.

[@2wrdr]

Love the comment, "they were buddies", struck a funny chord with me. Audio, especially music, is often difficult to explain with charts, graphs, and specs.

[@AUTISTICLYCAN]

I know you will hate me forever when I say this. I have a Sansui G 9700 and EVERYBODY trashes it. I've had mine professionally repaired and slightly re-engineered to resolve a few safety issues. That said the sound of this 200 WPC beast is stunning. The warm lights the analog \ digital combo is just sweet. This is not my favorite receiver my Pioneer SX-1280 is the BOMB BIGGITY for me. I'm looking into getting a Pioneer SX 1250 and trading away my Sansui G9700 but I love her cause she's a big girl that can blow my windows out and sound good doing it. You collect low watt receivers. I love monster receivers 150 watts and up. Your SX1880 has me beat so you are IT!

[@keithrody1477]

Just Picked up and restoring my first Sansui, a little baby 210 at 10wpc but it’s so sweet 👌🏻

[@xminusone1]

I'm an electronic technician and repair audio equipment since the 80's. I've seen pretty much everything and never had a G-22000 or G-33000 on my desk but at that point, you better buy a QSC or a Crown professional amplifier. I have the 9090 and it's a beast. Also the cables on the side are less painful to work with than the tube amplifier with the cables on the underside. Talking about tubes, I also have the Sansui 500A, the 1000A, the SM-24 and the SM-32 but they're not well known since they're so rare. They're excellent. The American and European stuff were better at the time but these were very good too. I had a 881 but I sold it years ago. I will have a G-8000 to do in a month, since many of these have the same circuits except the final amplifier, I assume it will sound very good too The 5050 to 9090 series have the same control and tuner circuits.

[@abengyu112751]

love it...SANSUI 9090.....since 1975 -2023 still sounding

[@brunoprimas1483]

I have a 4000 and I like the dial lights going off when you're not using the tuner. It looks more like a amplifier than a receiver. I find it kind of classy. If you weren't familiar with these units, you might think that it was a integrated amp if you didn't look closely at it.

[@chinmeysway]

it is an integrated amp, w a tuner yeah?

[@brunoprimas1483]

@chinmeysway 100%. It LOOKS less like a receiver with the lights OFF for the snobs who turn their nose up at a (gasp) RECEIVER! 😆

[@dennishale4332]

I still have the 2000x I bought new during high school back in the 70s. Excellent FM reception. It drives a pair of sp1500s and mission 70mkii.

[@novembaer69]

The 2000 X was my first, too. Bought at a swap market for very little money and still doing well in my garage with SP 5000.

[@American_Composer_Mike_Sopko]

Nice list! My favorite is the AU 9500. Happy New Year.

[@truck9moon100]

Brought back mine from Germany in 1976. Never had the covers off and play it weekly.

[@HighDesertForgeIronworks]

@Star Labs, you're like me... I was an 11 or 12 kid when the son of my father's friend came back from serving in the Navy in Japan. He sold his Sansui 5000A stereo tuner and an ELAC Miracord turntable with a pair of 2-way speakers to my dad. I love it! My dad used it some, probably not as much as my 2 older brothers and I did later in the 70s & early 80s. With those 2-way speakers turned up just past halfway and the front door open you can hear it clearly several houses down the street. I inherited it a few years ago, It hasn't been turned on for at least 20 years, and only a few times back in the '90s. I need new speakers for it but they're hard to find these days. I would love to bring it to you to get it checked out, but I'm in California 😒 too far away. But thanks for this video.

[@terryjones7616]

I had a 9090 in college with Bose 901 speakers. Those were the days. Oh, and also a Bang Olufsen lateral tracking turntable. I graduated with a Music Ed. degree and 'had' to listen to a lot of classical usually recorded by Deutsch Grammophon. All, of course, before pcs and digital. Wow.

[@spacehopper77]

I have a 2000x in my bedroom and love it’s sound and looks, nice to see it on your list.

[@skylabsaudio]

Perfect bedroom unit. Was my bedroom stereo for many years. Never had to shut it off as I usually kept it on Aux.

[@chrisnovakowski9827]

I just picked up a Sansui 2000x last week. It definitely needs a bit of work, but it is in great condition. It will be joining my Sansui Model 250 tube-receiver & Sansui AU-6600 amplifier.

[@paulinboston]

You provide not only the hobbyist, but the tech point of view. The Sansui 9090db seems to be selling for more than the plain 9090. Came close to pulling the trigger on a Sansui, but never did. Good review

[@skylabsaudio]

Thank you, Paul!

[@denbo1064]

‘G’ series all the way. As a young 19 yr. old crazed-audio-fanatic back in 1979, I saved my money working my butt off at a gas station to buy my ‘dream’ receiver - the G22000. This monster drove my vaunted Magneplanar MGIIa’s, as no other receiver, and very few stand-alone amps, were up to the task (no doubt due to their nominal’ 6 Ohm impedance and low-ish efficiency they presented). Well, let me tell you, not only was the mighty G22000 beast up to the task, but was hands down the most incredible system to hear. ALL of my friends (and THIER friends) would constantly beg to come over & hear my system. Even had some dudes older brother, who worked at a local audio store, bring a Pioneer SX-1280 over, as he was sure it would ‘smoke’ the Sansui. The Pioneer’s protection circuit kept tripping before we could get anywhere NEAR the volume of the 22000. He was duly impressed to say the least, and commented that it was one of the best systems he’d ever heard. Also the construction of the G series was unparalleled - especially for the price. Still remember those fast peak, slow return power meters ‘dancing’ and the temperature controlled fan kicking out warm air from the amp section as I cranked Chris Squire’s ‘Fish out of water’ LP… What an incredible pc. of audio kit!

[@roguesquatch1]

I've got a Sansui Eight that I had rebuilt by QRX here in Eugene. It's very nice! I've also got the 2000x and the 9090 but both need to go in for repairs. Sansui is pretty hard to beat.

[@johnsalas8155]

Sansui started the addiction. I agree with your thoughts . Great eye candy and amazing proformers.

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

I have a 6060 that is still used some in my hobby room... great unit... Thanks for the video...

[@skylabsaudio]

Thanks for watching!

[@saint6563]

It's great if people want to add to the Top 5; just shows there was a lot of very good Sansui receivers.

[@pi.actual]

I was one of those guys who bought a system when in the Navy in 1974. Most of us were just kids and not educated audiophiles so the reason I chose the Sansui 8080 over everything else was the power and tuning meters. I just thought they looked cool as hell and that's what hooked me. I still have it now after 49 years.

[@levscollection4566]

WOW!! that is amazing!!!

[@jorgerobles628]

I don't have any specific list of Sansui receivers, and I was able to see both the G-33000 and the G-22000 at the dealership in Puerto Rico and they sound as awesome as they looked!!! But I already had the 9090, and had paid some money for it. And my set up was like the one you showed- Sansui 9090 + Bose 901s Series II, a Technics SL-1200 with a Shure V15 Type II, a Pioneer 909 Open Reel Deck, and a Pioneer CTF-900 Cassette deck, Koss Pro 4 AAA headphones and that was my Musical universe until I moved from Florida to Texas in 2005 that the moving company somehow smashed my equipment and did not want to pay for the damage caused to my equipment. I had to go to a Small Claims court that decided on my side but in a Pyrrhic way. I did not pay for the moving expenses that were about 1700.00 USD + legal fees. But I could never fix it and only saved the turntable.........

[@timcorner2821]

When my brother bought a house in the 90's, they left a Sansui G-5700 behind. It was in perfect shape and working order.......lucky bugger....lol

[@starker1971]

I just bought a Sansui 2000 and I really like how it saves energy turning off the dial when not in use.

[@Gregor476ify]

Hey man!! Your channel is great, I can listen to you talk endlessly. I have a Sansui 661. It plays beautifully. I'm thinking about the Sansui 9090, or maybe the Sansui Eight. What speakers would you most like to pair it with in a small room? What would you recommend for a more casual setting? Greetings from Poland. Keep going, because watching your channel in the evening is a great pleasure..

[@robdavid3623]

I have the Sansui AU-D9 in excellent condition and Sansui PM C-200 speakers that still sound great. Great video, I am going to get the AU-D9 out the closet and hook it up again. As mentioned I brought the gear in Japan.

[@KarenStuart-f8y]

I had a sansui hooked up to 2 small ar bookshelf speakers. Got it up to 1/4 volume and it was awesome!

[@MaxCBear]

I know it’s not a receiver, but I have and love an AU-D9 and love it. I love the MC/MM switch. It’s mated to Thiel CS 1.5s and a Micro Seiki DD-40. I’m very happy with it all. I’m limited to what I found at garage sales 15 years ago.

[@michaelmihlo1208]

Great video! My Model Eight made # 3. It's a great receiver. The only bummer is the lights go off in the phono mode. I play albums 95% of the time. Hardly ever have the FM on. But still love it !

[@jskobe808]

Man, i wish i could sit with you and have a drink and talk vintage audio equipment.

[@markmcmillan8676]

I bought a 7070 from a University of Texas student who had just graduated and was selling off everything he didn’t want to move (the 7070 for $225). Found out that it had been totally recapped by Austin Stereo a couple of years before. I believe that was a great deal. The only issues I’ve had were a few tuner backlights that I replaced myself and a little volume pot noise that I eliminated with tuner spray. The laminate on one side was peeling off but you can’t really see it in my rack. I compare it to modern equipment I have (NAD and Cambridge Audio ) and it seems to be more ruggedly engineered. Sounds great too. I believe 1970s Sansui 60 watts>new millennium 100 watts.

[@danlivni2097]

Top 5 Sansui receivers. Sansui G9000, Sansui 9090DB, Sansui G9700, Sansui G22000, Sansui G33000

[@Geary-yx1bi]

I bought a Sansui 7000 in 71 or 72 at the audio club of the Base Exchange in Stuttgart, Germany. I needed something that would handle my Bose 901 Series I speakers, and the 7000 had 70 WPC. A Sansui SR-1050C turntable and TEAC A-2300 reel-to-reel rounded out the system. The 7000 gave me great service for many years and sounded great with the 901s. Access to that kind of equipment was a real perk of military service. The selection and prices of high quality stereo equipment were rarely equaled by stateside stereo stores.

[@lylespeed2821]

I just purchased the 1000 x with the sansui rg rx7 equalizer I'm impressed such rich warm sound Bose 501s are the speakers

[@26Jorgeb]

Thanks for the very informative video.I have a 7070 and was delighted to hear that you'd pick it over a 9090db.

[@YUHJKT]

Wow! I was thinking the number 1 would be the 9090DB. I happen to have the 9090. It has been serviced and is just a beautiful receiver. I also have the 7070 that I got for 150 dollars at a thrift store. They had cut the cord off, I assume because it was staticky. A little deoxit and new caps and green leds and it's a winner. The only problem with the 7070 is all the vinyl wrap had to be peeled off. I need to redo it with high quality walnut vinyl wrap.

[@martytracey6205]

The QRX-9001 is stunning, and sounds as good as it looks.

[@oxnardadrianlopez6684]

I too have a QRX 9001. I’m surprised it’s not on a special list. I love it and it looks like art.

[@martytracey6205]

@@oxnardadrianlopez6684 Agree.

[@JimButler1234567890]

Yes I love the QRX-8001 and QRX-9001. If I had nad this list, the QRX-9001 would have been in my #3 spot, with the G9000 at #2 and G-33000 at #1.

[@thomasowens2577]

@@JimButler1234567890 I have the QRX-7500 and 9001 I bought in Japan. The 9001 is like having 2 9090's. Brought back a ton of equipment for the family. Teac 3340 sansui 8080, pioneer pl 55 dx, Cs65dx and HPM speakers, cassette decks etc. Skylabs was reviewing stereos, not quads, keep that in mind. We had a gigantic Audio store outside our base in Misawa. Full lineup Teac, Dokorder, Pioneer, Sansui, JVC, Kenwood, Marantz, even Bose and Macintosh (favored by the richer Japanese)----complete lineups 2 and 4 channel. Hypnotized by a thousand VU meters. A sight to see---could not believe my ears.

[@alswearingen323]

G-7700. Bought new in '79. Still running well, though I did have it recapped. Runs my S1 C-V just great!.

[@karlb2620]

Hi from England. Brilliant video as always, very informative, I always enjoy them. Vintage gear is great.

[@skylabsaudio]

Glad you like them, Karl! Thank you!

[@djezembarqmail]

Hi Kevin, love the channel. I’m originally from IA so will definitely stop by the next time I’m back. Have 2 2000X’s & a 9090, plus I’ve worked on an Eight. The 2000X can be jumpered on the selector switch which I’ve done on both of mine and the Eight. Keep it up, & thx for the content.

[@skylabsaudio]

Maybe, I'll do that on mine. On the flip side, I leave all my "daily drivers" on all-the-time so they are good units to use in a bedroom for that reason. Thanks

[@consco3667]

It is a nice shop Dave. Spent a lot of Money with Kevin!

[@danlawrence4351]

I just picked up a 2000x this week from an original owner for $75. It’s in good shape, case is mint, face plate needs cleaning, nobs turn well without static. The only thing I’ve found so far is loudness button produced bad fluttering. Sounds really nice. What is recommended for sprucing up cabinet. I’m thinking of a wax polish (se Johnson?)

[@michaelgrider8135]

My 9090 went low on one side. Afraid to tale it to the wrong people and I won't sent it through shipping. It was a great sound. JBL L100s and a direct drive KENWOOD manual turntable. I still have it in the living room looking at it. I probably can't afford to get it fixed. The 70s stereo equipment was so awesome

[@9o5east]

Love your list! I love my eight deluxe, but I also love my little 1000x.