Vintage amp Classic Sansui Eight Deluxe detailed sound review and comparison with Sansui AU 719

Here i review vintage classic Sansui eight deluxe (60 watts) a very collectable receiver from 1971 .and compare and contrast with .
Sansui AU 719 (90 watts ) amplifier from 1980.
I use various songs to examine the sound differences in detail.

[@roygumpel8415]

Kelvin. I want to thank you for steering me into a just purchased Sansui 5000 receiver. I had hoped that it would pair nicely with 2 bang & Olufsen beovox 5700 speakers I have. I paid $250 for the sansui from a tech guy. Man O man! The sound I am listening to from these is out of this world! I can stop looking for awhile. Thanks

[@stewsuggs8457]

Just found you the other day and I’m really enjoying your work. My Sansui AU-719 is currently being fixed. Great amp. I was contemplating flipping it but this review has got me thinking if I’m doing the right thing or not? Damn this hobby!!

[@antdav3923]

Keep it. The 719 is one of the great Sansu amps but it's legendary big brother, the 919 was also released in 1979, so it was somewhat over-shadowed. Incredibly low distortion, huge frequency response and rapid slew rate. No colouration to the music, unlike the warm sound of earlier sansui amps. It matches well with speakers like the KEF LS50 (be warned the combo will show up any poor recordings but will glow with good recordings). Refurbished it'll probably last another 40 years or so and few new amps below a couple of grand will get near it.

[@folk08]

Love your channel . Making my way through every video.

[@bladzmetube5589]

Great reviews , Thank you for your researches, Fun to watch , Love your accent , Every video you make , Makes us more knowledged , From a vintage collector . Thanks again !!

[@stereoreviewx]

Thank you mate

[@MD-ww4bh]

Loved listing to this Kelvin, thanks. I recently picked up a lovely Cambridge Audio P50 with a T55 receiver in superb condition. Paired it with a Marantz CD player and some DM4's and it's happy days in my office right now with this setup. I do love the Sansui smooth presentation though I have to say.

[@freestylerjpartner6270]

Great channel!! I was ready to buy this thing,,but finally I stuck with G-series..I love the Sansui eight🤩

[@trekjudas]

I bougt an inexpensive Sansui on eBay on a whim. Plugged my $1000 Focal 806s into it and I LOVED IT! I was/am shocked at how good it sounds!

[@stereoreviewx]

Great what model please .?

[@trekjudas]

@@stereoreviewx 221. It's only like 10 watts but luckily my Focals are super-efficient.

[@stereoreviewx]

Yes great I have the 331 up to the 881 and sonically the 331 is my favourite nice work my friend Watts are not everything eh

[@trekjudas]

@@stereoreviewx The obsession with more watts is what ruined mainstream home audio! (that and surround sound)

[@trekjudas]

@@stereoreviewx It's crazy, I spent more on the speaker wires going into it!

[@billybeck]

Loving your channel. I don’t suppose you have much 90s stuff? It’s so cheap right now, and I’d love to see some comparisons. All the best.

[@MichaelYates]

Thanks Kelvin for another interesting review, i am looking forward to be building my system and collection, prices seem to be creeping higher and higher on these vintage stereo items on eBay at the moment. I am waiting for the shops to re-open and hope to start hunting around soon.

[@jasonhess7452]

Fantastic Kelvin! Found you a few weeks ago and I'm really enjoying the info and the way you present it without a snobby attitude. Great stuff! Wanted to share a few of the pieces of gear that my GF and I use regularly. The Sherwood S8910 receiver gets used the most, asking with JBL L110s as the main system. Very smooth, seems to be pretty good at most everything. Also use the Yamaha CR-1020 receiver, currently with New Large Advents in the studio. I like the Yamaha but it is more sensitive to what speakers it is paired with. Sounded too thin with Polk Monitor 10s. Just picked up a Marantz 2270 followed by a Sansui Eight. Hope to get them going soon!!

[@stereoreviewx]

Hi Jason yeah that’s some interesting stuff you have let me know your thoughts particularly Marantz versus Sansui and perhaps the Yamaha but I think they’ll be better than the Yamaha Let me know what you think also the Sansui and the Marantz will have preamp power amp separation. I did do a video on how you connect those if you want to get really crazy you can buy a nice preamp and use the power amp of the Sansui or the Marantz because I would say the power ramps are the best bits of those receivers anyway good luck my friend

[@MrJason9142002]

I watched every video. I’m watching them again because there aren’t any new ones. I think England may have cheaper prices on gear. Americans want top dollar for used anything. I’ve never seen anything like it. Cars, bikes, speakers, amps, CD’s, records etc.. That Sansui is huge. I want one.

[@jackc.sondag4377]

Those are really nice looking Amps, I'm on the hunt for nice a Sansui, not so easy to come by. I have a Kenwood KA 5500 in my living room and a Pioneer SA 5300 in my office/spare bedroom which I'm really happy with.......at some point when I fine a nice Sansui, I'll go for it..

[@niknesovic]

Wow, great review! really insightful. I enjoyed it very much. I use Sansui AU G90X 130 watts integrated from 1984 to drive Vienna Acoustics Grand Mozart SE. It's great - smooth and detailed. Jazz and orchestras sound really fantastic. Pop stuff also. Maybe less perfect for hard rock as it simply sounds too nice and polite. Any thoughts on that specific SANSUI amp? Best regards, Nikola

[@dynacoman7363]

Yet another video where we benefit from your intelligent interpretation of years of audio experience. Nice job K. Sansui Eight vs Eight Deluxe (or 881) would be informative. Apparently the Eight is the earliest and cap coupled and the Eight Deluxe, Seven, Six and 881 are later amp designs. Is there a Sansui integrated amp similar to the pre+amp in the Eight or the later Eight Deluxe ? With records plus streaming channels one does not always need the added utility and circuit complexity of an FM mplx tuner... and some excellant amp Techs will not work on rcvrs.

[@1ring2rule3pigs]

I'd love to see the Deluxe8 go up against the 881!

[@stpierreorama]

only you can decide what you like best bust general consensus suggests the Eight Deluxe is much better both in sound and build quality

[@ericdettwiler5656]

Appreciate your insight ! I got a Sansui G2000L with little power. Do you know it ? Any good still because it was already bild towards the end 70´s ... - is there anything I should redo or recap to make it work on it’s best ? And what kind of speakers would you connect with ? I have a pair if Warfedale diamond 9.1... I would LOVE your advice 🌞 Blessings, Eric 🎩

[@700hlt]

I bought a Sansui 8 in '73. It was a demonstrator. Has had a lot of rock and jazz through it. Even a demonstration from a friend during a party of how to blow out a match in front of the speakers. They didn't survive. Still use it, though all lights are out, switches and volume controls are a bit crusty. The thing's built solid. I would love to get it rebuilt. I think it would be worth it, especially after seeing a few reviews lately. Thanks for yours.

[@stereoreviewx]

It’s often quite easy to fix scratchy controls go on the Internet and you’ll see deixit

[@JohnLeaf]

go deoxit

[@tinshedmodular8096]

Hi Kelvin. Loving your content. Thank you. Quick question if you don’t mind. What are your thoughts on the Sansui AU 6500 please? Long time hifi first time vintage. Cheers mate.

[@yokosomike]

Hi Kelvin, great review, I’ve been curious about the pre 75 era Sansui sound compared to the post 75 for awhile along with the idea of having a stand alone amp or a receiver type. I originally was leaning towards the stand alone amp but living in Tokyo, a city that is prone to earthquakes and other natural disasters, the idea of having a radio not connected to the internet is something I’ve been thinking about to get emergency information if needed. The AU719 would be my go to if I were to pick up one of those black beasts. Prices here have been rising slightly but then again these pieces have been tuned and recapped and usually given a 3-6 month warranty at the shops I frequent. The prices I have been seeing for the AU719 which would be the AU 707 in Japan have been starting around the ¥700 mark and up towards the ¥900. I recently came upon an AU7500 for ¥900 that was recapped and literally blew me away. I still think it’s a little high when I could look at a 9500 starting around the same price. On the AU7500 I couldn’t put the volume past three without blowing the store out, the sound was so smooth crystal clear with good thumb playing through a pair of JBL4307. The only problem I have with the post 75 models are the plastic knobs compared to the steel knobs that came with the earlier models and they are slightly more clinical in sound not to say that is a bad thing. The question I have would be which one sounds better for jazz, maybe some Wes Montgomery or Coltrane. Would also love to also hear an actual sound test. Lastly, I’ve been told, spend the money and invest in a good set of speakers first, then you can compare any receiver or amp with those great speakers instead of the other way around. Thanks again, Keep on.

[@stereoreviewx]

I am not sure i would pay top money for the 719 the vocal sibilance is just to big a problem for me.. the thing about what to spend your money on amp or speakers has been changing back and forth over the years . for me its all about matching .. if anything i woud say get the best amp first .

[@gtric1466]

Curious your opinion on the vintage Onkyo stuff had a High Current A/B receiver back in the day. whish i kept it really loved the sound.

[@golfjunkymusicjunky8370]

Hi Kevin a question please... what would you do.... good modern preamp to sansui au 717 or use the sansui au 717 as preamp with to monoblocks like xtz edge.... thank already robert

[@astolatpere11]

I have a Sansui 771 that is really musical, that can keep up. Eye candy 2.

[@bcrigg9388]

Brilliant review Sir! What Vintage Sansui will you recommend to pair with my Klipsch Cornwall speakers?==THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR TIME, BC

[@alexfalcao]

Hi Kelvin, just got one more Sansui, the 18Kg beast AU-717 and I really love it, I wonder how it would compare to the AU-719 that is a newer model and weight 2Kg less..

[@Viacri5d]

Hi Kevin - love your channel. By chance could you do a review on a Leak Stereo 20 if you have access to one. All the best

[@necromancernorway7653]

Nice.Keep on the good work🙂

[@patgil05]

Excellent video. I just received my recapped Eight Deluxe powering some Pioneer CS-99a's. Simply blown away by the sound. I could not agree more with the deep bass without minimizing the overall sound. I compared this with my cousins Sansui G-7000. The Eight Deluxe is rich and full and the 7000 seems to differentiate better. Some songs are better on the Eight and others on the 7000. My "go to" demo is Paul Simon "Diamonds on the soles of her shoes" ..... ridiculous!

[@GS-mj2bd]

I have AU717 AND acquired a pair of monoblocks POA 4400 I know to connect pre out to amps.. but I'm confused which b setting I change over on Au 717.. mainly direct or coupled? I want to use the preamp from Sansui and power section from the monoblocks.. can you help a mate out?

[@jackryder6732]

Sir, I have arcam avr850 receiver which has pre out. Can this amp take pre out...in to play stereo and also use for surround system.

[@DiegoSevillaRuiz]

Thank you very much for this review. I enjoyed it very much. I agree with most you said. I unfortunately don't have the eight, but I have the 331, which is also regarded by its nice sound (low power, but as you say, 12 or 15 watts in the 70's are like 50 today, and I have a very sensitive speakers). I also don't have the 717 but the 217, and although I like the sound of the 217, as you say, I end up hearing more the 331 (or even the AU-101) than the 217. If I had just one amd I wouldn't mind to have just the 331 or the AU-217. I also have an AU-4900 that just was recapped and I can find more definition on the highs and a more fast bass, but essentially the same sound on the classic 331 or AU-101. I really like their sound. Pioneer sound is close too. I have a very modest 434 and a 506 that I like very much. Again, thanks for the review!

[@jasonhess7452]

Damn, sounds like a nice collection!

[@trekjudas]

So I switch back to much more expensive modern amp but after a while, I start wondering was the Sansui really that good or was I just imagining it? I was not imagining it! The Sansui costs less than the speaker wire going into it but sounds amazing!!

[@tienbiplongtroc4710]

Hello, I have a sansui eight amplifier that makes a boiling noise, when switching channels they make a noise. how do i fix it. thanks.

[@Dslats]

YOUR RIGHT. 👍

[@Gezira]

I like your reviews, even though I come from a different background (music production) I have come to similar conclusions. I have an Au-8500 that belonged to my father, he lost interest over time but I didn't, so when the time came for me to leave my parents' house I took it with me. For sheer listening pleasure it's still my favorite amp, among those of my small collection there are also an Au-7700 and a NAD 7020 both connected at the moment. So studio Au-8500, livingroom Au-7700, bedroom 7020.

[@stereoreviewx]

Wow you’ve got a bunch of great amps there . I’m sure you know to never sell those particular the Sansui Be very hard to beat. Cheers K

[@MrJason9142002]

I picked up a au 719. What speakers would be a good match?

[@j606ywt]

I'm enjoying the videos so far. I'm on the lookout for a new vintage amp and have always fancied a Sansui. I currently have a 70s Sony STR-6800SD with a Thorens TD160 Super and Spendor BC1's. In your opinion would an Eight be a vast improvement?

[@stereoreviewx]

Yes I would say the Sony is letting the side down there. The speakers in turntables are real class. Theeight should beat it by miles I would say any of those Sansui 441551661 would be an improvement I have the whole range and the lower numbers actually sound better 331441 maybe 551 going into6677 and 881 just sound quality seems to deteriorate a little The eight does sound great though.K Let me know what it sounds like if you get one

[@j606ywt]

@@stereoreviewx Many thanks, I'll begin searching for one.

[@boryanr4256]

Hi. I love your reviews. After watching your reviews on the Sansui xx1 series, it influenced me to buy my own 331. I love it, simple and sweet. I was wondering if you could help me make a objective comparison between the 331 and 8 deluxe. Is there a huge and significant difference on their sound, power and features? What other Sansui models should I also consider if I need to upgrade my 331. Thanks a lot!

[@stereoreviewx]

Well as far as sound goes but not power the 331 is pretty gorgeous . . Unless you desperately need power I wouldn’t bother with any other of that range you might try the Sansui are you317 which is another one of my favourites or the a U101 which has a more delicate valve light sound . Basically you started with a good one with a 331. The eight deluxe is a beast and significantly more expensive like four or five times but at ordinary sound levels it’s not going to be superior to the 331

[@boryanr4256]

@@stereoreviewx hi, thanks for the reply. They are very informative. I am now starting my hunt for those two amplifiers that you recommended. Just recently, I have located an au 101 and an au 555a. I may have an opportunity to buy either of the two. I tried looking for your review on au 555a, but I can’t locate it. Please let me know which amplifier is better between au 101 and au 555a. What would I expect from the au 555a aside that it would be significantly expensive. Thanks again.

[@brianphannemiller3944]

Excellent review! You mentioned the addition of a stand alone preamp to the Eight Deluxe, do you have a recommendation? I've been looking for one that will match well with my Eight Deluxe. Cheers.

[@stereoreviewx]

I’m afraid that’s a bit tricky you’re getting into finer sound changes with preamps and I will probably land up just going hit and miss to be honestly K

[@brianphannemiller3944]

@@stereoreviewx not a problem, thanks for the reply! Look forward to future videos.

[@MusicSasho]

Last week I bought Sansui Six, how does is compera soundwise to the 8 deluxe?

[@coyote5.02]

Can you do a review of the sansui 6060 model.

[@luislunacortez1929]

Thanks Kelvin for your review, by the way what speakers and source did you use.I recently bought the 719 , I did not use so much because I sent to the technician for adjusting and cleaning, he told me if is working fine no changing anything until is broken. I listened with a B&W DM603 from 1996 90db/w 2 way (6.5" woofer)with metal tweeters and a passive radiator (6.5"). CD player NADC542 , Sounds good but sometimes I listen sibilance in the voices , the soundstage is depth and far extended to the side of speakers , what modern speakers could you recommend to me I listen classical , rockblues blues and classic rock, I like big soundstage and instruments separation nice vocals , what about interconnects and speaker cables to improve sound? Now I m using mogami 12awg speaker cables and rca interconnects , I would like more natural sound , please recommendations. Thanks for your response.

[@stereoreviewx]

Hi i used a the kef ls50 and spendor bc1. . with the 719 i would stay away from metal dome tweeters certainly from 80s maybe 90s.

[@luislunacortez1929]

@@stereoreviewx thanks for your response, means better using speaker with soft dome tweeters what about rca interconnects and speaker cables ? What if I use the speakers cables from sansui for the same era? Combining with new speakers apart of kef ls50 other brands?

[@danieldayton3497]

Kelvin U have become my guru so to speak. I just purchased Warf Lintons, a Denon 80 watter & the cheapo Nad CD. The highs are brittle & shrill, surprisingly. Yeah slightly different tune but yeah I’m gonna try a turntable. Greta Van Fleet sounds good thou anyway they’d sound good on an AM car radio.

[@stereoreviewx]

If you mean the original Wharfedale Linton is the Twitter is not good on those at all

[@mysparkleunicorn591]

Can you review a Yamaha Cr 1000?

[@jeffturbert2196]

I've had a bunch of Sansui receivers of that era...including the Eight. They were all very good sounding, but the Deluxe is the winner. It benefits from a more modern amp section. What sets those Sansui's apart are the Hashimoto transformers. They were the gold standard and it shows. The Eight Deluxe gives my Mcintosh 4100 a run and in some ways might sound better.

[@florinmoldovanu]

Have you had the Sansui 7000?

[@akcan100]

Hi great information. thanks. I am looking at a Sansui A-80 what are your thoughts about it? thanks.

[@stereoreviewx]

Well I’m guessing based on what I’ve heard of the ranges The AAT will certainly be better than the competition at the time it may not be the best of Sansui just depends what they want moneywise for it it’s still good

[@noga8974]

Considering getting an Eight Deluxe to partner with a pair of Celestion Ditton 442s have you ever listened to this combination or any other Ditton Sansui combination?

[@stereoreviewx]

Well that sounds like a good combo to me the eight has a lot of power by the way big luxurious sound Speaker wise I A big box will be good

[@ottonvalashe]

I have a Sansui AU-9500 and a Sansui G-22000, the difference between the two is very similar to what you reported between the eight deluxe and the AU-719. I use the G-22000 with a pair of Wharfedale E-70 and the AU-9500 I connect a pair of JBL-4430!

[@yokosomike]

RC-Vintage nice.

[@reinhartfrais2434]

Thank you

[@MarkHolmes62]

I have a Sansui G-900DB and love it. Have you ever listened to one and if so how would you compare the sound the the "eight"?

[@stereoreviewx]

I’ve never had that Sansui receiver my guess is it’s not much different to the eighttheeight might be a little bit more creamy let’s say. If you’re looking for an improvement on your receiver I don’t think the eight will do much better. Cheers K

[@tienbiplongtroc4710]

Hello . I am having sansui eight. but its FM has 104. I checked on ebay but did not see any form 104. Someone explained for it.

[@kfernandes86]

thanks for all your videos, really insightful :) I would be interested to know how these amplifiers compare to British / European amplifiers from the same era - e.g. Arcam A60, NAD 3020 and also Cyrus 1,2, Audiolab 8000a.

[@stereoreviewx]

yse will certainly get to some of these in time thanks K

[@kfernandes86]

@@stereoreviewx thanks for your reply, and keep up the great work, it helps people like me a lot! I am sure you are getting lots of suggestions and requests on this channel

[@lofi9312]

Hi,i have a au-101 a 331 a 1000x and a model 2000,i also have some Sansui SP-70 speakers..i'm curious where you stand on Sansui speakers?

[@stereoreviewx]

Well it’s not that I don’t like Sansui Speakers but I don’t think they had nearly there love and effort put into them than the sound of the amps Someone said that they outsource speaker manufacturer but I don’t know if that’s true I like that kind of accurate British sound rather than the big but not so correct sound if that makes sense

[@harrymortellaro8074]

I have a Sansui 881 recapped and i had a AU 719 recapped and in my opinion the 881 was superior. In every way. In general vintage receivers get short shrift compared to the amps. Some of my favourites: HArmon Kardon 930 , Maranfz 2245 , Fisher 400 tube receiver , Sony 7045 , Yamaha 2020. What do you think?

[@TSUTENKAKU007]

I have a Sansui 7000 receiver looks very similar to your model eight. I am curious which one sounds better?

[@stereoreviewx]

Well all I will say is the 7000 looks to be the predecessor of the eight Which Came maybe one year later The eight does sound great I doubt whether it’s a whole lot different to the 7000 Guesswork of course cheers K

[@viagra4x4]

you should do sound comparisons.nice to talk about them.even better to have a listen to hear the difference

[@stereoreviewx]

Really tricky to do by the time you’re hearing at the other end gone through so many processes

[@namiktugcu3656]

Yes, "it will sound different at our end", but, still it is a hundred times better for me than hearing nothing. You can play them first, and give your opinion afterwards. Thanks.

[@JohnLee-mq4hk]

There's many different ways to measure an amplifiers power, for example peak power, root mean square under speaker load and mathematically?

[@antdav3923]

Interesting. What speakers are you doing this test on ?

[@stereoreviewx]

Honestly can’t remember now but Both of them one big speakers to show their qualities

[@tropidophis]

Thanks for your excellent video. What is the main difference between Sansui Eight and Sansui Eight Deluxe? I found both in excellent condition and the price difference is only $60. Which should I buy?

[@stereoreviewx]

I’m going to guess a few extra features, I would maybe be inclined to not get the deluxe only because there’s less to go wrong, but I am guessing

[@gordthor5351]

"You might use the tone defeat". I will only use an amp if it has some type of bypassing the tone controls. On a decent amp you don't need to adjust tones, at a rather large sound quality price. Sometimes I will be listening to music and it just doesn't sound right and then I will realize the fault was the tone controls were on. The signal to noise ratio goes way up when the signal passes through all those clucky potentiometers and other unnecessary electronic components. I never realized how much tone controls degraded the sound quality until I got high quality speakers. If a song was recorded to have thunderous bass, then decent neutral speakers and amps will play it as recorded. I've been watching a lot of your videos and I really like your intuitive descriptions of how things sounds. I totally get it. That is how my brain works too.

[@airwatersun]

It would be so helpful if you would mention your reference components used for the review. Can you also reference your comments about power ratings. I always look for the RMS rating into 8 ohms and (4 ohms to see if power doubles) . I believe that is and was the industry standard. Power ratings in peak power might be helpful to reference headroom and current delivery but the RMS standard is the recognized measurement.

[@stereoreviewx]

yes thanks i am going to get more technical sometime soon cheers K

[@richardparry6203]

Just purchased a Sansui six what a fantastic amp/receiver just need some good speakers now any recommendations what be nice

[@stereoreviewx]

It’s too hard for me to say too many variables but I’m going to say big if you can

[@MusicSasho]

I bought it toothe Sansui six last week, great amp with huge sound, also have the same question...speakers?

[@eastendphotographer428]

I have a Sansui G-7500 from 1978 which I bought at a thrift store for $25.00. I got an estimate for $250 to fix (replace caps, diox, set DC bias). Figure for under $300 not a bad investment. the G-7500 has same power rating as the AU-719 but slightly higher THD. Believe its 0.03% versus 0.008 for the sansui I believe. Wondering how the G-7500 would stack up against the AU-719?

[@stereoreviewx]

i can only guess but it would be that the 719 is more analytical

[@joelima201]

Have the 8 and the 8 Deluxe , look similar, but different circuitry. Both sound very good in their own ways , the 8 is more mellow , classical music and jazz sound great with a good Soundstage . The Eight Deluxe has more puncher bass , great highs and nice midrange. Does well with rock music , and jazz. The 8 is a better build in some aspects , had more of a complex power amp section , 4 adjustments for each channel .

[@stereoreviewx]

You’re lucky having both of those number of thanks for your information

[@JohnLee-mq4hk]

I have a pair of 150 watt 3 way speakers, so to comfortably run at low to medium volume, how much amplifier power do I need?

[@stereoreviewx]

Well the rating on the speakers is normally the maximum power it’s kind of hard to save but if you’re interested in vintage amps I’m going to bet you all the tea in China the 30 W is all you need I have multiple amps and speakers some of them are 12 what’s they almost never I mean never have trouble driving Speakers except perhaps the Cath LS 50 which just don’t sound good or proper until they get at least 50 W

[@JohnLee-mq4hk]

I agree but our Yamaha RX 460 receiver struggles a bit, so would a new Yamaha AS 701 do the job better?

[@MrJason9142002]

3rd time watching this video. That Sansui is huge. I never heard a Marantz but their vintage receivers are beautiful. I don’t think anyone would disagree

[@raymondlang]

Those 70s hi-fi systems were the best in looks and most of all the sound. I know nothing on the technical side, but the bass and spacious stereo sound on them is incredible. I will be buying a new turntable soon and when hooked up to my 90s ARCAM 7 amp I find I am not impressed, I will hunt down a 70s amp.

[@gccooley]

Is the Sansui 7 receiver comparable to the 8 delux?

[@chang850]

Hi Kelvin, I also have a seven and could you please comment on the difference between them? thanks

[@klibensmichelet5001]

A bit off topic, but I'm being offered a couple of Sansui amps, a 771 and a 800. Which one should I go for?!

[@stereoreviewx]

Okay well that’s a tricky one the 800 might sound more like the AU101 it’s also 20 W 771 is like 45 he said guessing It’s too tricky for me to guess 771 is definitely good the 800 it might also be good if not better but I just don’t know Tell me what happens please

[@klibensmichelet5001]

@@stereoreviewx Haha nice one thanks. according to Hifiengine the 800 is 22W and the 771 is 32W. So not that huge a difference. I'm currently using the AU101 and I love it... anyway, I'll let you know what happens!

[@stereoreviewx]

Okay but now you say that that you’ve got the EU101 my guess is the 800 will sound like that only because it’s similar age I am playing my 771 literally right now it’s a bigger sound beefier sound not valve like the 101 is

[@klibensmichelet5001]

@@stereoreviewx I went for the 771 in the end, what a beauty!! Now looking for a good deal on speakers... Got given a pair of Mission 752, they do the job for now I guess... If you have a recommendation for something around £200 I'd love to hear your thoughts!

[@johnsweda2999]

Sounds like it's overdriven I bit, you don't know what sort of condition they are when you got them any modifications or repairs I don't know which model the black sansui is, but if you get rid of it I wouldn't pay more than 80£ i used to see these type of amplifiers down the dump all the time before they stop selling stuff and was sent to Spain I was told , Spanish companies seem to be taking them over probably selling it on eBay. I bought a Linn turntable for £15 second generation K9 cartridge Thorens 160 with a Shure v15 mk iv cartridge £15 a revox Tape Deck a b710 for £20 all in fine working condition. It's a pain I can't do it anymore, what about where you live? Is that how you're getting your equipment?

[@maniacaudiophile]

Alison Krauss for test tracks? Nice!

[@juanvelasquez373]

Puedes comparar con una valvular como el 1000A?

[@tigerbalm666]

I'm picking up a Sansui 350A tomorrow, no issues other than missing tuning knob. I really don';t like the looks of the 441, 551, etc that has no symetry and odd looking!

[@antdav3923]

The 719, like the 919 was designed to have a very different sonic character to earlier sansuis. The DD/DC circuitry resulted in an incredibly clean and detailed sound, a wide frequency response, rapid slew rate and extremely low distortion. Back to back with an earlier Sansui it could sound sharp, because earlier Sansuis coloured the sound. The clarity of the 719 strips bare any deficiencies in a poor recording but feed it a great recording and it will lay it out in a very detailed soundstage. The reproduction of some (very good) recordings of female singers can be almost unbearable in their intimacy. They're both great amps. The year 1979 saw the launch of the AU-x19 series of amplifiers and marked a big change in the sonic character of Sansuis, to an uncloured and very accurate reproduction. That "warmth", the secret sauce of earlier Sansui amps/receivers, beloved by many, had gone. In its place an emphasis on uncoloured, faithful and accurate reproduction. It comes down to preference.

[@stereoreviewx]

yes thanks for sharing your thoughts I generally see what your saying though I would say the bass seems to get softer through the 70s cheers K

[@raymondswartz5947]

Hello Sir Calvin... What's your opinion on the Sansui Au d907x amplifier.?it looks good but I'm also interested in the sonics

[@dashriprock9014]

You had to have a degree in engineering just to power up a Sansui "Big Boy" receiver. An ad from '78 said one could pump out 400 watts. I don't remember if it was supposed to be R.M.S. or peak, though.

[@scottbennett3119]

Those two switches, the 3k to 6k and the 150 hz to 300 hz, are tone turnover frequency choices.

[@alanseeley2717]

How does it compare to the 881?

[@stereoreviewx]

That’s a good question it is quite different how can I describe this maybe the eight is a tad more sophisticated

[@alanseeley2717]

@@stereoreviewx I just got a rebuilt 771 and I love it.

[@williamwaldroop9603]

Sansui Eight Deluxe or SX 9000?

[@stereoreviewx]

My guess would be eight deluxe but I can’t say I really know the answer to this

[@raymondlang]

Why can't they make amps like the 70s Sansui today? Especially in this digital age, when bass seems to be so dry and hard on CDs. I have a 90s ARCAM 7 amp. When I buy my next turntable this year, and I find I am still not happy, I will hunt down a 70s Sansui amp.

[@socksumi]

The earlier Sansui 717 amp which looked almost identical was actually the better piece. The 719 got caught up in the cost cutting that began the late 70s. Smaller power supply and more ICs replacing discrete components. also some cheaper parts and switches. Overall the 719 is noticeably lighter than the 717 and sounds not quite as good. A bit etched and not quite the effortless liquid sound of the 717. Mind you the crap that Sansui made later in the 80s was abysmal so the 719 is a treasure by comparison.

[@stereoreviewx]

Great info thanks at first glance the 719 you think it’s going to be good dule power supplies I have the 317 which. I prefer Cheers K

[@D1N02]

Too High already has much of the characteristics you describe of the Sansui Eight so it is just too much of a good thing.

[@coreyfellows1945]

I got a 12 watt amp that'll blow away any "2thousand" watt contemporary amp

[@legomandk9964]

I wonder how old you are? 🤔 I am 58, my hearing goes to 15khz. Wich is good for my age. Have you had your ears checked? 🤗

[@stereoreviewx]

Well I think top in hearing all the loss of it is slightly exaggerated and it’s important to comprehend three-dimensional sound I think it’s just too simple of a metric Strangely I worried about this for 20 years and stop worrying about it 10 years ago when I realised it’s not such a game changer just the top end Cheers L

[@luatcong3329]

Bán cho cháu nhé chú

[@joeshmoe781]

In my opinion The Fisher did tubes best. For solid state it's Sansui. McIntosh comes in a close second, tubes or transistors. Now, I go with Sansui. Not that hybrids are best. I love the tube sound because of the soundstage and realism. For speed, all I mean is on and off, start and stop; I go with Field Effect Transistors. In the day all these amps would have been FET, but they weren't invented yet, and tubes. After all that if you aren't running Sonus Faber's you are just fooling yourself. I care not what you spend on speakers. SF Cremonas are the best by far. 1'st generation. They had to change cause they couldn't find the same mid range driver, so that called for new tweeters. If you really want to get technical you go with Cremoras. And the best, but they are made now of unobtanium, as are the Cremozas. Every person that has a set of those will never sell. I have heard all three, but alas I was in the lottery and I lost.

[@ikealamp53]

2:10 pounds? You mean quids!

[@jojothecrazyclown7572]

Today i bought a fully restored AU-719 www.hifistereo.nl/online_bestellen/9224/Sansui-AU-719-als-nieuw.html Hope to get it in soon.

[@stereoreviewx]

Joe

[@stereoreviewx]

Hi JoJo yes that’s interesting when you get it do let me know what you think and maybe what you have to compare with that would be great cheers K

[@jojothecrazyclown7572]

@@stereoreviewx They send it today so i hope i will receive it this week. I'm just like you, collecting vintage stuff. Have some nice B&O stuff too. 2 months ago i bought a Beomaster 3000 receiver from 1971 for only €20. Have also the Beovox M75 and Red line 140. That RL 140 speakers sound fantastic. Have sold a lot of things in the past i better could have keep. Like a Philips Black Tulip set. I bought this Sansui because i love the Sansui sound and want a perfect one to keep forever. Got it for €750 wich is a lot of money but it's restored and modified by a known Sansui expert. I'm collecting also test gear and all the things i need to restore things myself. Thats not easy but i go give it a try with some small amps soon. A 40 year old amp can sound good but if you recap it, it can really open up. I will let you know my thoughts on that new Sansui.

[@andyboa8107]

Vintage Sansui, Marantz, Pioneer, all disappointed me. Prefer Yamaha, Sony and Akai.

[@volker12321]

Music and HiFi is always a matter of taste. There is no good or bad. For me, Yamaha, Sony and Akai (and others) sound to cold, lifeless and sterile. I also prefer Pioneer, old NADs, Harman- Kardon and some Marantzes or Denons.

[@andyboa8107]

@@volker12321 The receivers I mention are still too warm with modern speakers to be natural, e.g. Yamaha CR-800. Neutral are integrated amplifiers from the era, not receivers.

[@SinnerSince1962]

I just wasted 20 minutes listening to a guy talk about to fine instruments of music, and yet he never let us hear them. 😮