Sansui AU - 919 Thrift Store Find


Pretty amazing I found this tonight in nice shape for $50. It looks like it took a bump at some point in it's life because the face plate has shifted about an 1/8". Sounds worse then it is. A couple minor scratches on the top. Works great. Really an amazing find for the money. And it is a great Amp. I have had some of the earlier Sansui stuff like the 9090 Receiver, and was not very impressed. But this unit is an impressive keeper.
Any insight on any of the controls, and the best way to set the Amps controls would be helpful. I am using Tannoy System 800 Speakers, and a pair of Pioneer HPM 100's. The Tannoy's are what I mainly use.
laviathon
Only issue so far after running this for over 4 hours on the lowest volume setting I lost a channel. Powered the unit off for 30 seconds with the unit on a higher volume and the channel is back. Weird. I guess this unit does not like that low volume setting. I ran it for 3 hours on normal (Whatever that is) and higher volume levels without issue. Phono, Tape, and Aux inputs. Might have a cold and need to see the doctor.
Kidding aside Sansui is known for channel issues. I have had channel issues with the 9090, and another receiver from the G series. Sounds great at the moment.
I use to use them in the 80s but too long ago to remember much. They were quite good for the time. I'll try to find an old review.
Will need re-capping for sure-No need to risk a leaking capacitor to ruin the internals-I would also take it in for a complete tuneup! They can probably determine the channel/volume problem...