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Sansui AU-666 Stereo Amplifier Operational.IMPORTANT: This amplifier delivers an excellent vintage sound and has approximately 35 watts of power, making it a powerful and enjoyable unit for vintage audio enthusiasts. The amplifier has some minor stains and scratches on the front panel and on a few of the buttons. Overall, it is in good, well-cared-for condition. The unit was tested for more than 8 continuous hours and performed well throughout the test. the Phono stage is not functioning.The wooden top cover has some scratches as well. During the sound test, we noticed that some of the switches would benefit from contact cleaner, as they may have dirty or oxidized contacts.Sold as-is, exactly as shown in the photographs and described in this listing.A test video was recorded to the amplifier. You can watch it on our YouTube channel (SSC Global Company) to corroborate your purchase and be sure of it.The amplifier is sold like this, all photos of the real equipment are shown.The equipment is located in a Warehouse in Miami FL 33166.ABOUT SHIPPING: Our shipping process works like this: we pay a warehouse who is in charge of making the shipments safely. All orders are processed from Monday to friday. Then we proceed to attach the tracking to the box and photos will be sent to you so you can see the tracking on the box. Subsequently, the Pick-Up request will be made to FedEx. It is important for you to know that this process in which FedEx picks up the box at the warehouse can last from 24 to 120 hours during the working week (from monday to friday). When FedEx picks up the box you will be notified immediately since from that moment your order is on its way to your address.Only sold in the local US market. Returns are not acceptedThe shipment will be made only through FedEx Ground or FedEx Home.The box number is 69ASHIPPING USA• FedEx Ground 60$ (It takes around 4 to 7 days to deliver the package)Ask any questions you may have and we will kindly respond.
Condition is unknown, but at US$475 this sits just under the US$481 25th percentile and below the US$487 median, so it reads as a mild bargain rather than a merely fair ask. For a Sansui AU-666, that’s the right side of the market: close enough to recent comps to feel grounded, with a little room left for a buyer who wants one of Sansui’s better-regarded vintage integrateds without paying top of range.
The AU-666 is valued for its warm, full-bodied presentation, solid phono performance, and the kind of musical, listenable drive that keeps these older Sansuis in demand. If it’s electrically healthy and reasonably original, this is a worthwhile buy at the price. The main thing to verify is service history, since age-related caps, switches, and controls can matter more than cosmetics here.
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.
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