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Works well and sounds great! New stylus and tonearm drive belts installed. Fully cleaned and lubricated. Made in Japan!
Serviced and priced at US$149, this is a strong deal against the local used market: well below the US$200 25th percentile and far under the US$403 median, so it looks like a bargain if the service was done properly. For a linear-tracking direct-drive Sansui, that’s especially attractive at this money.
These tables are appealing because they track cleanly and remove some of the usual belt-drive fuss, while direct drive gives quick start-up and solid speed stability. The upside here is a ready-to-play deck at an entry-level price; just make sure the carriage moves smoothly, the sensor/arm mechanism behaves correctly, and the serviced work included a proper check of the automatic functions.
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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