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SpecificationsType: Mono/Stereo TunerTuning Bands: FM, MWTuning Scale: AnalogueFM Tuning Range: 88 to 108 MHzMW Tuning Range: 530 to 1600 kHzSensitivity: 1.9uV (FM), 300uV (MW)Signal to Noise Ratio: 68dB (FM), 45dB (MW)Distortion: 0.25% (FM)Selectivity: 60dB (FM)Frequency response: 30Hz to 15kHz (FM)Output: 775mVDimensions: 430 x 147 x 251mmWeight: 4.8kgFor more informations, please contact us on emailHave a nice dayShipping only to Canada (PLEASE CONTACT US FOR USA SHIPPING)No Returns, No P.O. BoxOur price only includes the item and shipping.The buyer assumes all costs related to duty charges and tariffs.Before buying, ensure you are aware of the import costs.Feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding this item.
The Sansui T-80 has a solid vintage-tuner reputation, but US$149 is well above the usual used-market range, which is roughly US$20-50 for a normal example and only occasionally higher for especially nice, serviced, or well-documented units. At that price, I’d call it ambitious unless the listing includes strong proof of recent service, excellent cosmetics, or unusually complete accessories.
As a buy, it’s appealing because the T-80 is a clean, quartz-locked Japanese tuner with the kind of stable FM operation and classic Sansui styling people still like to keep in a system. If it’s truly clean and fully working, the upside is a handsome, straightforward tuner that pairs well with older Sansui gear; but for US$149, I’d want confirmation of reception performance, dial lamps, and whether it has been serviced rather than just “tested.”
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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