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SANSUI RA-700 Reverberation Amplifier Nachhallverstärker
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A Sansui RA-700 is a niche but genuinely fun vintage box, and €240 looks fair to slightly strong against the small pool of recent used examples. A comparable listing in good used condition showed at €171.32 before shipping, so this asking price is above that but not wildly out of line for a clean, working unit in today’s market.
What makes it worth a look is the sound-shaping angle: these Sansui reverberation units are valued as character pieces for adding spring-style ambience and a bit of vintage flavor to a system. If it’s fully working, cosmetically tidy, and ideally comes with the right cables/manual, that adds real appeal. At this price, I’d want confirmation that the reverb action is quiet, the controls are clean, and the unit hasn’t been recapped or modified badly.
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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