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Sansui AU-6500 Stereo Vintage Amplifier Operational.IMPORTANT: The Sansui AU-6500 is the first model in Sansui's renowned 500 series. It is a legendary amplifier and the smaller brother of the highly regarded Sansui AU-9500. This unit has some scratches and stains on the front panel, as well as scratches on some of the front-panel buttons. The previous owner replaced the original volume potentiometer with a replacement unit.When turning the volume control, it produces some noise/static, possibly due to the potentiometer needing cleaning or a grounding issue. After moving the control, the noise completely disappears. 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 67ASHIPPING 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.
This is a strong deal: at US$435, it sits below the 25th percentile of the recent US$458 to US$503 comparable range and undercuts the US$480 median. For a respected late-70s Sansui integrated, that’s a buyer-friendly asking price rather than a stretch.
The AU-6500 is valued for its warm, muscular presentation, solid phono stage, and the kind of build quality that still feels serious decades later. At this price, it’s especially attractive if it’s been serviced or is from a careful owner, because clean examples tend to be snapped up quickly. I’d only pause for the usual age-related checks: scratchy controls, tired switches, and whether any maintenance has been done.
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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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