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sansui au 717 integrate amp

I have a sansui au 717 integrated amp that needs repair. My repair shop told me it would cost about $350.00 for repair. New caps and labor. This is from the 70s era. Is it worth it to restore for music listening or should I let it rest in peace ? I am not a super critical listner. Just enjoy listening to music .
lambeau
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onhwy61
4,163 posts
 
There's someone in Montana who advertises on eBay that does restorations of older Sansui amps. The service is $350. I have never used him and I can't vouch for his quality or timeliness, but it does give you a point of comparison.
mt10425
1,138 posts
 
Ezekiel here on audiogon rebuilt my AU D11. An excellent job. I use it with EPI 100 speakers.
mik971
153 posts
 
There is Sansui tech here in Madison, WI. He has worked on many units since "back in the day" and has every original service manual and bulletins. Pretty sure he only deals locally though... Judging by your name "Lambeau" I'm guessing you are a fellow cheese-head? Can give you his info if you would like??
rlwainwright
1,901 posts
 
Get something newer, that Sansui is wayyyyy old...

-RW-
mt10425
1,138 posts
 
RW-so am I but that doesn't old is bad. For $350 what do suggest? I'd put my Sansui up against much of the crap out today.
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