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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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fertguy
270 posts
 

Bought a new AU 717, TU717 & tape deck in 1978. Excellent system.

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61falcon
101 posts
 

Might want to check in with the Audiokarma website. Those folks are knowledgeable on the vintage stuff and you're less likely to encounter a flame war.

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jasonbourne71
842 posts
 

Get your brother-in-law a pair of original JBL 100's or the 4312's to match the vintage Sansui amp. The Alpha 907i is a formidable piece!

gowanus
33 posts
 

Sansui 9090DB was the be-all end-all back in the day, and one of the sexiest looking receivers ever. I was the proud owner of one. Plenty out there.

vernv
60 posts
 

I also had an AU717 and TU717. Both were great pieces. The tuner lost a channel and I never looked into getting it fixed.

I would take a look over at TMR. The Sansui pieces show up there once in a while for descent money and they make sure everything they sell works as it should..

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