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
Congratulations!You found a treasure.These are great sounding amplifiers.I just picked AU719 in excellent condition and I can't believe how good it is.It has power, clarity,3D sound-stage and very good mid-range.In my opinion it is hard to find something sounding so right even for more than $1000.00 today.
You paid a reasonable price i say. With some maintenance and repairs, you will have a beast.
You may have some caps that need replacing; might be easy to spot especially if they are bulging or leaking.
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-