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Sansui AU-9500 Restaurerad av Passion4HiFi Stockholm En av Sansuis mest ikoniska integrerade förstärkare från 1970-talets gyllene Hi-Fi-era, omsorgsfullt restaurerad med respekt för originalkonstruktionen och den klassiska Sansui-karaktären. Noggrant utvalda komponenter, full kalibrering samt omfattande mätningar och långtidsprov i vårt Audio Lab. Komplett restaureringsrapport medföljer med utförda arbeten, komponentbyten och testresultat. Passion4HiFi Stockholm Vintage Audio · R
At kr35,000, this sits well above the usual used range for this model, so it reads as ambitious rather than a bargain. Against a recent market median of kr18,652 and a 75th percentile of kr26,353, the asking price needs exceptional condition or provenance to fully justify itself.
The appeal is real: the AU-9500 is a respected vintage integrated with a big, authoritative presentation and the kind of build quality that still attracts serious collectors. It can be a very rewarding amp if it’s been properly serviced and is running quietly, but at this level buyers should want proof of recap/service history, stable channel balance, and clean controls. If those boxes are ticked and the cosmetics are unusually strong, it may still make sense for a dedicated fan.
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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