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Offered is „Sansui AU-20000“ by Sansui as second-hand device from the category „Fully integrated Amplifier“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 4216732717 ends on 03.01.2027 at 22:17 o'clock.
Are you looking for a serious bargain? At €2,500, this sits well below the €3,470 25th-percentile comparable and is an excellent buy against a €4,450 median, assuming the condition description is accurate. It is comfortably beneath even the lower end of recent asking prices, so there is meaningful value here rather than merely a fair deal.
The AU-20000 is a substantial, highly regarded Sansui integrated, offering a powerful 170 watts per channel, strong build quality, and the drive to handle demanding speakers with ease. Its phono stage and broad connectivity add practical appeal, while the model’s rarity makes a clean example worth taking seriously. Given its age, confirmation of quiet operation, stable bias, and sensible servicing would be worthwhile—but at this price, a properly working unit is a genuine opportunity.
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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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