Expired
RADAR is a price search engine. We link to the original listing — we never sell direct. Transactions happen on the source site.
A used Sansui A-60 at £157 looks fair to slightly good against the recent used market, which shows scattered sales around £117-£250 converted from current euro listings, with some asking prices higher still. That puts this listing close to the middle of the pack rather than a bargain-bin score, but it is not ambitious.
The appeal is the usual Sansui one: a solid late-vintage integrated with a respected, musical presentation and enough cachet to hold enthusiast interest. At this price, the main upside is getting a clean, working example rather than chasing a cheap project. I’d want confirmation it powers up quietly, both channels work, and the controls aren’t noisy, but if it’s presentable and fully functioning, this is a reasonable buy.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Sansui, a pioneering Japanese audio brand, traces its origins to 1947 when it was founded in Tokyo by brothers Sakurai and Shunichi Yamamoto. Emerging from post-war Japan, the company quickly established itself as an innovator in consumer electronics, leveraging precision engineering to craft components that rivaled Western counterparts. Its heritage is rooted in the golden era of hi-fi, where Sansui's commitment to sonic purity helped define Japan's rise as a global audio powerhouse.
The brand excelled in a broad spectrum of hi-fi categories, with particular renown for its integrated amplifiers, receivers, and tuners that delivered warm, dynamic sound. Sansui also produced acclaimed speakers, turntables, cassette decks, and later digital converters, emphasizing robust build quality and innovative features like direct-coupled circuitry for low distortion. These products catered to audiophiles seeking balanced performance across analog and early digital domains.
Today, Sansui holds a cherished position in the vintage collector market, revered for its mid-to-high-end gear from the 1970s and 1980s—icons like the AU-series amps remain sought after for their musicality and reliability. While no longer a frontline manufacturer, its legacy endures among discerning buyers restoring classics or hunting timeless performers, blending nostalgia with enduring value.
See all Sansui listings on RADAR.
