sansui g-9700 review

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Average Ratings
Sound Quality10/10 Based on 5 ratings
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Reviewer Rating9.8/10
Overall Rating9.7/10 Based on 16 ratings
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expert review of Sansui G-9700 Receiver

By Huer. Rank: Lance Corporal on 19th Apr 2001

Huer.'s Ratings
Sound Quality10/10
Value for money10/10
Overall value8/10
yes Huer.'s recommendation

Good Points

This reciever is a Monster. Overall it is a VERY well made 600 watt rated stereo reciever from the mid 70's. It can power anything with a voice coil and always sounds superior.

Bad Points

It's a rare breed. It's Big. And it's Heavy. Dropping it on your foot wouldn't break the reciever but you may have to go to the hospital. It's features cannot compare with the new HT recievers because it is just too old.

General Comments

The Sansui G-9700 Pure Power DC stereo Reciever.

Each of the four channels have 4 75 watt power transistors- this means 300 watts per channel with a 600 watt per channel peak using 2 speakers (half that with 4 speakers you still have a 300 watt per channel peak). It has a .01% THD rating (total harmonic distortion) and fine tuned and precice digital and mechanical frequency displays with LED power bars. Even tho it is old, it is a wonderous thing to have. You can always hook it up to a pre-amp or a newer reciever to power your mains. It sounds great and looks good. It's another power toy when you consider it. You don't really NEED that strong an amp, but it's fun to brag about.

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6 Comments on Review by Huer. for Sansui G-9700 Receiver

  1. JOE. on 8th Dec 2001

    I bought this receiver when I was station in germany back in the 80's. It's been a great receiver. During a storm I got hit by lighting, which blown the power supply. Do you know where I can buy parts to repair this receiver

    Thanks,
    Joe

  2. Huer. on 24th May 2002

    Parts for any of the G-series are rare and expensive.. Mine has been in the shop for a year and a half and the guy's almost done.. Most of that time was waiting for parts- so you get the idea. But keep in mind these recievers are RARE.. Keep the thing even if it's only for parts!

  3. Huer. on 26th May 2002

    Yes! My reciever is Finally done! The guy I had working on it is a real pro too! It turned out that I fried BOTH sides of transistors and a preamp. And when the preamp blew it took out a Huge resistor that if you plugged it into a wall socket it would take some time to overheat and blow.. And when that resistor went, the voltage selector inside the reciever EXPLOADED!! I really toasted it.. But anyway.. It's not a 600 watt reciever anymore. With the new transistors he put in it's 500 WATTS PER CHANNEL! I can't even believe it! Heh.. I have a 1000 watt G-9700!!! He's proud, I'm happy, the reciever's happy.. Cool huh?? And because this guy respected the reciever so much he did this for only $230 ! That's a steal when you think about how much he had to do to get it working again. He told me that if this was any less of a reciever he would have told me to throw it in the dumpster out back.

  4. Wayne. on 22nd Aug 2002

    Great reviews and quite acurate.
    I bought my G9700 in Japan back in 1979 while I was in the Marine Corps. This unit has always been a real show piece and an excellent performer. As with one of the other reviewers, my unit was damaged by a power spike (lightning down range). I would greatly appreciate it if Huer, from Western Wisconsin could post or email the name of the technician that serviced his unit. I would like very much to contact him about my own situation. Alternatively, if someone else knows of a reputable tech who could handle the repair/or modification, please send their contact information along. (bass25lb@msn.com) is the e-mail address to reply to. Thanks in advance.

  5. earcandy on 25th Sep 2003

    Wow well lightning seems to be the theme.
    I to have a 9700 devestated by a storm and would appreciate the information on the skilled technician able to restore this beauty to it's grandeur.
    Look forward to a response.
    celticmist@comcast.net

  6. cavpa Rank: Lance Corporal on 26th Jan 2008

    I am confuse. i too own a G-9700 that I bought in Germany in the early 80's and I though it was 200 watts. You keep referring to it as 300 watts.



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