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Sansui AU 7900
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Average Ratings for Sansui AU 7900

  • Sound Quality4.8 stars
  • Features4.3 stars
  • Value for Money4.3 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.6 stars
  • Overall Rating4.4 stars

17 Reviews For Sansui AU 7900

  • Guest 13th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Bought in 1974 my AU2900 has now reached the end of its life. At the time they were regarded as a cheap entry into HIFI and the sound quality, until it recently developed a hideous crackle, was very good. It's a shame that many consumer electronics nowadays seem to have such a short life span, lack simplicity and don't have the timeless clean design.

  • Guest 8th Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I bought the Au7900 new I think in 1975. I searched the market carefully and fell in love with it. I used to be a dj and took the unit out to all kinds of parties. It was a real work horse and never let me down.
    I need to find someone in Toronto who fixes these things?

  • Greg Dugan 4th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I am a big fan of music. I have Thiel c 2.2 floorstanders that really match the amp well. I also have a Arcam FMJ 27A with purist interconnects. My Boston acoustic subwoofer is pluged in to the external amp connects. I have it turned down at only 50 hz because bass is not a issue with the 7900. The sub gives it a little warmer feel. The phono amp is great for my Thorens TD 115 MK 2 turntable. If you surround the Sansui AU 7900 with other good components, your music collection will sound wonderfu ...

  • steve oneill 16th Apr 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Excellent sound quality and very durable. Bought my Sansui AU 7900 in 1975. Has been used to power home stereo systems, dances at school gymnasiums, and more recently, complete home entertainment systems. I've blown through a half dozen pairs of speakers from Pro Linear to Bose 501's and the amp refuses to die. I've had a few minor repairs performed and the repair shops love to work on it. Will probably have it for another 30 years.

  • Guest 15th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    If you have one of these - don't get rid of it! They are fantastic! If you don't have one, go out and buy 1! these amplifiers are over 30 years old and put the new gear to shame...the sound quality, detail, separation is fantastic....you'll have to spend many thousands to come close.

  • Jeroensel 9th Mar 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    It is a pleasure to use the Sansui AU 7900 amplifier every day!!!!!

  • ratjetoes 14th Jan 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Sansui AU 7900 is the best amplifier ever made! Mine still works just fine every single day for almost 30 years now, no problems whatsoever... I also have the tu-5900 tuner which is so sensitive I can receive radio signals from Russia, US and other far away countries(my Sansui lives in Holland). I recommend Sansui high-end equipment to all REAL music freaks.

  • wilmeland 7th Nov 2004

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    If you can find a Sansui AU 7900 in good working order, get it. (See Good Points).

  • PHemp. 29th Mar 2003

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I was looking for an amp about a year ago and came across this beauty at a used-audio market.(For 150 euro it was quite a steal anyway). This little monster is great.

    Build :
    It's built and weighs like a tank. At the back there is a large heatsink (kind of rough though)the inputs/outputs and speaker posts facing up. The knobs are great to look and operate (no plastic here) and the overall looks with the black fascia is great. Minor complaint, the power cord is fixed and could be better. Any ...

  • Andrea. 17th Jan 2003

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    After listening to an AU 9900 a friend of mine had as a present from his father-in-law (he was renewing his hi-fi system with something more WAF (wife-acceptance-factor) friendly ),I rediscovered the quality and the sound of these once renowned amplifiers (my first one was an AU101).Pity they don't exist anymore!
    I tracked down-via Ebay-a couple of Ca-Ba2000 (same age as the 7900 and 9900).They sound superb as they look. Not a scratch from switches or knobs, made of perfectly machined aluminiu ...

  • bernard. 11th Nov 2002

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Sansui AU-7900 amp(1977): Sounds great standing still. The build quality of these units is outstanding. They were so over-engineered, it is no wonder that so many are still working today, 25 years after production. This 80 watt per channel I bought this amp in 1977 with tuner TU7900 (ca.1800 Euro new) and works still today, year after year. (one little repair 3 years ago)
    Works really nice with the British speakers B&W. Although this amp has a multitude of tone controls and filters, which are g ...

  • James Walker. Rank: Lance Corporal 24th Mar 2002

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Sansui AU-7900 amp(1978): Sounds great standing still. Just looking at it off can inspire me. Like looking at a Porsche or a Ferrari. The Sansui hi-fi circa 1977-1979 represents one of the high points of Japanese consumer electronics engineering. The build quality of these units is outstanding. They were so over-engineered, it is little wonder that so many are still working today, 24 years after production. This 75 watt per channel amp was the successor to the even more beautiful looking, 54 wat ...

  • Bon Jon Bovi. 7th Nov 2001

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    This Sansui amp is the worst i've ever used. how can something from 1977 or wahtever be any good at all and yes i do have one. It always cuts out on me. I hate it.

  • bigsexxyy. 14th Mar 2001

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    It is pure power by any standard. The sound is rich, power is plentyful . It is a music lovers dream !!!The Sansui G-7500 was manufactured somewhere between 1970-73. Does anyone else out there have or know about the Sansui G-7500 ? Anyone with any info please feel free to drop me a line.

  • avouts. 13th Feb 2001

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Beautiful design , great amplifier , very warm sound.
    This model works every day from 1977 without problem.
    Unbelievable !!!

  • andres von hildebrand. 21st Oct 2000

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    see above.

  • me. Rank: Lance Corporal 23rd Mar 2000

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    This is a great amplifier,from a decade ago.. it deserves honorable mention
    80w RMS P-C

    Great power amp,flat,clear,and powerful.. I love mine,especialy after the Mods
    Very good!