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• Cosmetic condition as in the photos. • 30 days Global OPT Warranty. • Video demo available. • Worldwide shipping with careful packaging. • For an extended warranty, please contact us before payment.
Important Cosmetic Note:
Please note that one original side decorative panel is missing. Please inspect all photos carefully for details.
Technical Info:
Model: SANSUI AU-9500
Device type: Integrated Amplifier
Output power: 2x85W into 8Ω / 2x115W into 4Ω
Tone control: Bass / Midrange / Treble tone block
Preamp section: PRE OUT / MAIN IN connectors
Phono stage: Built-in high-grade phono equalizer
🎙️ Time That Still Sounds Alive
Close your eyes and return to the golden age of real audio. This was the era when equipment was built not only to play music, but to become part of the room, part of the ritual, and part of the owner’s taste. SANSUI AU-9500 represents that feeling — mechanical presence, honest controls, and the kind of analog character modern disposable electronics simply cannot copy.
👤 If you are reading this, you probably understand
You are not looking for another plastic Bluetooth speaker. You are looking for a vintage audio component with character, history, and presence. For collectors, music lovers, restorers, or anyone who misses real sound and real design, SANSUI AU-9500 is the kind of unit that brings emotion back into listening.
🎧 What you get beyond the sound
The AU-9500 delivers substantial analog authority powered by four discrete metal Toshiba transistors per channel and a massive power transformer. Its tactile aluminum toggle switches, machined knobs, and flexible three-band tone controls provide unmatched physical and auditory engagement.
With dedicated Pre Out / Main In connectivity and an exceptional phono stage, this amplifier serves effortlessly as the sonic centerpiece of a high-end vintage analog system.
🧠 Collector’s / Model Note
📦 Dimensions & Weight:
Weight: 23.5 kg
Weight in pounds: approx. 51.8 lbs
Model: SANSUI AU-9500
Year of release: approximately 1972–1974
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📝 Product Description
The first image is an AI-generated promotional visual and may differ from the actual item.
All subsequent photos are part of the description and show the actual item and its condition.
Demonstration tapes, reels, records, or accessories shown for demonstration purposes are not included unless explicitly stated.
Please check the voltage requirements in your area; Adapter not included.
👉 Warranty and Service
Includes a 30-day global OPT warranty.
You will receive a product and packaging inspection video before shipping.
Repairs, maintenance, and extended warranties are available upon request.
📦 Shipping
Shipping within 2-3 business days after payment.
A tracking number will be provided.
Standard shipping takes approximately 10 business days.
Import duties, taxes, and customs fees are the responsibility of the buyer.
🌍 Worldwide Shipping
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🔄 Exchange Options
Equipment purchased from us can be exchanged.
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Are you getting a properly serviced example? At US$2,992, this is exactly at the median of three recent comparable listings—fair market value, but not a bargain. It sits well above the US$2,471 25th percentile and below the US$3,276 75th percentile, so condition and service history should decide whether it earns the asking price.
The AU-9500 remains a desirable Sansui: a substantial, conservatively rated 75-watt-per-channel integrated with flexible inputs, dual phono capability, unusually useful tone controls, and a confident, full-bodied presentation. Its build quality and broad functionality make it a compelling centerpiece for a vintage system. Given its age and circuit complexity, documented service, stable bias, clean controls, and original preamp/power-amp jumpers matter at this price. If it is tested, cosmetically presentable, and recently serviced, the asking figure is defensible; without that evidence, negotiate down.
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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