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Sansui C-2101 och B-2101, beskrivningen är att det en exceptionell kombination med mångsidighet för konceptet bakom kontroll förstärkare designad för att matcha slutsteget fullt ut. Enheterna är mycket mångsidiga både vad gäller antalet ingångar och utgångar den hanterar och vad gäller att skräddarsy ljudet. En inbyggd 2-bands parametrisk equalizer i försteget erbjuder två kontinuerligt justerbara center frekvenser för bas och diskant. En pickup-väljare (MM/MC) kompletterar de
This kr 14,000 asking price for the Sansui C2101 preamplifier is ambitious, sitting well above the recent SEK market median of kr 5,949 and the 75th percentile of kr 7,709. The current listing is nearly double the top quartile of comparable asking prices, making it a tough sell unless the condition is exceptional or includes rare extras.
The C2101 remains a respected late-80s unit known for its robust 200W RMS power handling and stability down to 2 ohms, making it a versatile partner for demanding speakers. It offers two phono inputs and dual speaker outputs, reflecting the feature-rich design of its era. However, at kr 14,000, buyers should expect pristine original-owner condition, verified functionality, and ideally matching wood side panels or the B2101 amp included to justify the premium over the typical kr 4,189–kr 7,709 range.
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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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