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Sansui AU-317 Stereo Vintage Amplifier OperationalIMPORTANT: For sale one of the most iconic amplifiers manufactured by the prestigious Sansui brand, a gem from the golden age of audio in the 70s. The AU-317 offers a clean and beautiful sound with ample power. This unit is in good cosmetic and functional condition, with minimal scratches on the front and sides. The covers have been repainted.The Amplifier 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.The shipment will be made only through FedEx Ground or FedEx Home. Only sold in the local US marketReturns are not accepted. Only sold in the local US market.The box number is 90ASHIPPING USA• FedEx Ground 80$ (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 buyer’s market for this model: at US$360, the asking price sits below the US$375 25th percentile and well under the US$493 median, so it reads as a strong deal rather than merely fair. It is not the kind of number that needs much bargaining unless the unit has hidden issues.
The AU-317 has a solid reputation for being a musical, no-nonsense vintage integrated with enough current and drive to make sensible speakers sing. If it powers up cleanly and the controls are quiet, this is the sort of classic Sansui that rewards long-term ownership; at this price, the main upside is getting a respected, well-built amp without paying collector premiums.
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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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