Sansui?


I have a brother-in-law, retired Navy, who is interested in a nostalgia system.  When he served in in Pacific in the 80's they could get great deals on Sansui equipment and is of the opinion that Sansui was top of the line.  He asked me what I would get but I'm clueless about 80's receivers.  I doubt that he wants separates.  I'd greatly appreciate hearing your opinions.  My brother-in-law is partial to Sansui, but should I suggest something else?  He's got good ears even though he's not an audiophile.  Thanks.

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If that's what he remembers, then get him what he wants. Their old stuff does have a good reputation, but you'll probably overpay for a piece in good condition because he's not the only older guy that's nostalgic for those pieces. 

I bought two Sansui amplifiers ...

The last one is a Sansui alpha 607i i fail to upgrade from it 2 months ago  when buying one of the best tube amplifier for headphone there is and  i returned the tube amp after few minute listenings almost because there was no comparison ...

I paid 300 bucks this Sansui who i use now only for my top Headphone very hard to drive well ...( Akg K340 ) .... I will keep it till my death ...😁

The Vintage modified K340 beat all my other 9 headphones and i will never use any of them for music... Driven by the Sansui they are speaker like ...

Vintage does not means outdated or outclassed ...

Audio is about acoustics science and synergy not about marketing gear design so called new upgrades...

 

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