Sansui 1980 Hi-Fi Guide

Amplifiers & Tuners

Sansui offers a range of amplifiers and tuners designed for superior audio performance.

AU-719 / AU-919 Integrated "Straight DC" Amps

Outstanding output (90W/ch for AU-719, 110W/ch for AU-919) with high slew rate, fast rise time, and low TIM distortion thanks to the Diamond Differential-DC Circuitry (DD/DC). Features include a "Straight DC" design for superb frequency response, multiple power supplies, and for the AU-919, a built-in MC head amp, muting switch, subsonic filter, and more. The AU-919 was recognized as a "Recommended Best-Buy" by "HI-FI Choice" magazine.

TU-719 / TU-919 DIGITALLY QUARTZ-LOCKED AM/FM Stereo Tuners

These premium tuners offer excellent static and dynamic performance with digital tuning indication (TU-719) or precision meters (TU-919). The patented quartz-locked tuning system ensures drift-free reception. Features include Wide/Narrow FM selection, high-accuracy power supply, and noise cancellers.

AU-117 Mk II Integrated Stereo Amplifier

Delivers clear sound with refined technology and 30 years of hi-fi experience. Features include a direct-coupled preamp to power amp, tone control in the negative feedback loop for pure sound, and high phono overload. Facilities include High Filter, Bass/Treble Control, Balance Control, Loudness Switch, Tape Monitoring, and Headphone Connection.

AU-217 Mk II Integrated Stereo Amplifier

Offers similar performance to the AU-117 Mk II with 40W/ch output. Features a current-differential push-pull driver for improved musical response. Includes High Filter, Loudness Switch, Tape Monitor, and Phono Subsonic Filter.

TU-217 AM/FM Stereo Tuner

A matching tuner for the AU-117 Mk II and AU-217 Mk II, providing high sensitivity and exceptional stability. Features a phase-locked loop IC stereo demodulator for clear stereo imaging, twin meters for TUNE and SIGNAL, and FM Muting.

AU-317 Mk II Stereo DC Amplifier

Utilizes DC-technology for purer musical quality, with twin power protection circuits. Features a refined phono equalizer, DEFEAT switch for tone controls, and facilities like Bass/Treble Controls, Balance Control, High Filter, Loudness Switch, Tape Monitor, and Headphone Connection.

TU-317 AM/FM Stereo Tuner

Offers a wide stereo image with an IC stereo demodulator and high sensitivity for clear reception. Features twin SIGNAL/TUNE meters, MUTING SWITCH, and LED stereo reception indicator.

AU-417 Integrated DC Stereo Amplifier

A "Recommended Best-Buy" by "HI-FI Choice", this amplifier offers exceptional performance with 65W/ch output, high slew rate, and fast rise time due to its DC-technology. It includes versatile two-deck record/monitor facilities, a unique record selector, and eight precision transistors in the preamp for enhanced musicality. Features include calibrated Bass/Treble Controls, Warning Light, Tone Defeat, and Input Selector.

TU-417 AM/FM Stereo Tuner

A complementary tuner for the AU-417, featuring a highly sensitive frontend for low distortion and noise, and an extremely wide frequency range. Includes twin meters for TUNE and SIGNAL, LED STEREO LIGHT, FM NOISE CANCELLER, MUTING SWITCH, and OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROL.

AU-X1 Ultra-High Speed DD/DC Amplifier

Features an astonishing slew rate (260V/µsec) and ultra-low TIM distortion (0.008%) via its Diamond Differential/DC Circuitry. Offers exceptional versatility, allowing independent use of preamp and power amp, and connection for multiple turntables, tuners, or tape decks. Includes PRE-OUT, POWER-IN terminals, JUMP SWITCH, SUBSONIC FILTER, POWER AMP SEPARATION SWITCH, and MC SWITCH.

TU-X1 Super Integrated AM/FM Stereo Tuner

Boasts DC Composite signal amp for fabulous static and dynamic performance, with independent FM and AM sections. Features a unique synchronous detector for AM, double output facilities, and FM AUTOMATIC NOISE FILTER.

CA-F1 Straight DC Stereo Control Amplifier with DD/DC Circuitry

Provides outstanding frequency response, very low THD (0.005%), and high S/N ratio with virtually no TIM distortion (0.005%). Features a built-in MC head amp and toroidal transformer for ideal high-power regulation. Includes TONE DEFEAT, SUBSONIC FILTER, and OUTPUT SELECTOR.

BA-F1 Stereo Power Amplifier with DD/DC Circuitry

Delivers 110W/ch with 0.008% THD and TIM distortion, offering superb transient response and steady-state characteristics. Features a sophisticated power supply with four large reserve capacitors for stability. Includes twin power level meters with peak reading and elaborate protection circuitry.

Audiophile Options

Enhance your audio experience with Sansui's specialized components.

SE-7 High Fidelity Stereo Graphic Equalizer

Compensates for room acoustics or tailors sound with ±12 dB adjustment across 10 centre frequencies. Features independent left/right controls and tape dubbing facilities.

SE-5 High Fidelity Stereo Graphic Equalizer

Offers outstanding tonal quality with eight separate centre frequency controls (±12 dB) for left/right channels. Includes a DEFEAT position for easy comparison of compensated and original sound.

AX-7 Audio Consolette: The Total Mixer/Control Machine

A versatile 6-in/2-out audio mixer with built-in reverb, designed for home studios. Allows mixing of various sources, including up to 4 microphone inputs.

MA-7 Monitor Consolette with Cue Monitor Speakers

Complements the AX-7, featuring large VU meters with Peak Reading and Peak Hold, and a 400 Hz/10 kHz oscillator for tape-deck evaluation. Includes mini-sized Cue Monitor Speakers with their own amplifier.

AT-15L Precision Audio Program Timer

An accessory for automated operation, offering random ON/OFF settings, built-in memory, sleep timer, and a timer counter up to two hours. Features a digital clock with fluorescent display.

RA-900 Solid State Mixer Reverberation Amplifier

Provides adjustable reverberation time, with mic/guitar inputs for mixing with sources. Offers facilities for two decks and superior specifications.

Receivers

Sansui's receivers combine multiple functions with high-fidelity performance.

The New G-700 Series: DC Stereo Receivers with Digitally Quartz-Locked Tuning

These receivers incorporate advanced technology for the highest standard of sound, featuring Sansui's DC-technology for high slew rate and low TIM distortion. They offer excellent static performance, advanced tuning with digital display, and a drift-free FM reception via the patented Digitally Quartz-Locked tuning system. The series includes models like the G-9700, G-7700, G-6700, G-5700, G-4700, and G-5500, each offering different power outputs and features.

G-9700 Pure Power DC Stereo Receiver

Top-of-the-line model with 200W/ch output, 0.02% THD, and 80V/µsec slew rate. Features DC-design, toroidal power transformer, triple protection circuits, advanced tuning, and extensive facilities including LED Peak Power Level Display, Tape Monitors, Source Monitor, MIC MIXING, Triple Tone Controls, High/Subsonic Filters, Loudness, and FM MUTING.

G-7700 Pure Power DC Stereo Receiver

Offers 120W/ch output with 0.025% THD. Features Digitally Quartz-Locked tuning, digital SIGNAL/TUNE display, LED peak power level indicators, and facilities like Tape Monitors, Source Monitor, MIC MIXING, High/Subsonic Filters, and Audio/FM MUTING.

G-6700 Pure Power DC Stereo Receiver

Provides 90W/channel with 0.025% THD, featuring the same facilities as the G-7700.

G-5700 Pure Power DC Stereo Receiver

Delivers 75W/ch with no more than 0.03% THD. Features quartz-locked tuning, digital frequency display, highly sensitive tuner, and LED peak power level indicators, Tape Monitors, FM MUTING, Audio MUTING, and Loudness.

G-4700 Pure Power DC Stereo Receiver

Offers 50W/ch with no more than 0.05% THD, incorporating advantages of higher-priced models. Known for economic value and purely hi-fi performance.

G-5500 Pure Power DC Stereo Receiver With Mic Mixing

Features exceptional performance, pure musical quality, and wide versatility. The DC-power amp ensures high slew rate and fast rise time, reducing TIM distortion. Includes a reliable power protection circuit and an advanced phono equalizer for unclipped reproduction. Offers exceptional FM sensitivity and improved AM listening.

TA-500 DC Integrated Tuner-Amplifier

Technology derived from Sansui's AU/TU series. The amplifier section uses a direct-to-DC-power amp design for purer musical tonality. Features a Dual-FET input and low-noise IC for superb transient response and colour-free musicality. The tuner section offers high sensitivity and stability, with improved AM listening.

TA-300 Integrated Tuner-Amplifier

Provides 30W/ch output with a straight signal path for purer musical tonality and better transient response. Features a low-noise IC in the driver amp and a sophisticated phono equalizer. The tuner section offers extreme stability and improved AM listening.

G-401 Pure Power Stereo Receiver

Offers 40W/ch output with 0.1% THD. Features a direct-coupled power amplifier, sensitive frontend for improved FM reception, and a new PLL demodulator for superb FM sound. Includes Tape Monitor, Loudness, FM MUTING, and MIC MIXING.

G-301 Pure Power Stereo Receiver

Delivers 26W/ch with 0.1% THD. Features a direct-coupled power amplifier for uncoloured performance and an advanced frontend tuner. Includes Tape Monitor, Loudness, FM MUTING, and MIC MIXING.

Cassette Decks

Sansui's cassette decks offer advanced features for high-quality recording and playback.

SC-5330/5300 Direct-O-Matic Stereo Cassette Deck with Metal Tape Facility

Features a sophisticated two-motor drive system for accurate tape speed and full logic control LSI for automatic functions. Utilizes a special double gap ferrite erase head and an "iron-silicon-aluminium" compound Rec/Play head for full Metal tape compatibility. Specifications include wow/flutter of 0.038% and S/N ratio of 69 dB. Useful features include AUTO TAPE LEAD-IN SYSTEM, LARGE VU METERS with 5 LED PEAK INDICATORS, DOLBY NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM, TIMER RECORDING/PLAYBACK, and MIC/LINE MIXING.

SC-3330/3300 Direct-O-Matic Stereo Cassette Deck with Metal Tape Facility

Similar to the SC-5330 but without automatic functions. Features special heads and circuits for metal tape, low noise performance, and wide dynamic range. Includes LSI full logic control, two DC motors, auto tape lead-in, and wide range LED bar-graph meters for recording level adjustment.

SC-1330/1300 Direct-O-Matic Stereo Cassette Deck with Metal Tape Facility

Offers excellent performance-to-cost ratio with high tonal quality and metal tape capability. Features 16 LEDs per channel for dynamic range indication, roller-coupled holdback tension mechanism, and wow/flutter of 0.05%. Includes a three-stage equalizer amplifier, one-touch TAPE LEAD-IN system, REC. MUTE, TIMER START, and Dolby NR.

D-90 Front-Loading Stereo Cassette Deck with Dolby System

Part of the SUPER COMPO series, this deck offers fine tonal quality and outstanding cost-to-performance value. Features front-loading with soft eject, large VU meters, independent BIAS and EQ switches, and an accurate drive system. Specifications include wow/flutter of 0.055% and S/N ratio of 69 dB. It integrates the Dolby NR system and simple input level control.

Turntables

Experience precise record playback with Sansui's advanced turntables.

"MR. COMPUTER" Turntables

Sansui's computerized quartz-servo direct-drive turntables offer exceptional accuracy and ease of use.

XR-Q9 Fully Automatic Computerized Quartz-Servo Direct-Drive Turntable with D.O.B. Tonearm

Features a newly developed quartz-servo with magnetic pattern detection for unprecedented platter speed. The computer-controlled motor and D.O.B. (Dyna Optimum Balanced) straight tonearm ensure tracking freedom and immunity to acoustic feedback. Wow/flutter: 0.018% (WRMS), S/N ratio: 78 dB.

FR-Q5 Full-Automatic Computerized Quartz-Servo Direct-Drive Turntable with D.O.B. Tonearm

Utilizes an independent tonearm motor and electronic brain for accurate, reliable operation. The magnetic-pattern detection system corrects speed deviations instantly. The S-shaped D.O.B. tonearm ensures accuracy. Features a brushless, saturable core motor for smooth, high torque. Wow/flutter: 0.018% WRMS, S/N ratio: 75 dB.

FR-D4 Full Automatic Computerized Direct-Drive Turntable with D.O.B. Tonearm

Fully automatic and accurate, featuring a D.O.B. "thinking" tonearm and a central processing unit to monitor arm position. Ensures accurate tracking and clear reproduction. Wow/flutter: 0.028% (WRMS), S/N ratio: 72 dB.

Semi-Automatic and Manual Turntables

FR-D 3 Automatic Return/Shut-off Direct-Drive Turntable

A popular semi-automatic turntable with excellent accuracy. Features a brushless high-torque direct-drive motor for noiseless operation and high speed accuracy. Wow/flutter: 0.028% (WRMS), S/N ratio: 72 dB. The S-shaped tonearm tracks grooves with low stylus pressure.

SR-B200S 2-Speed Automatic Return/Shut-off Belt-Drive Turntable

Offers automatic return and shut-off with Sansui precision. Features an advanced 4-pole synchronous motor for high rotational torque and accurate speed. The cabinet design minimizes outside vibrations. S/N ratio: 65 dB.

SR-222 Mk II Two-Speed Belt-Drive Manual Turntable

A "Recommended Best-Buy" by "HI-FI Choice". Features an S-shaped tonearm for accurate tracking and a four-pole frequency servo synchronous motor with belt-drive for silent platter operation. The cabinet design offers non-resonating characteristics.

Speaker Systems

Experience Sansui's commitment to pure sound with their diverse speaker offerings.

European Sound Speaker Systems

ES-209 / ES-207 Two-Way Speaker Systems with Passive Radiator

Developed with a focus on subjective listening tests and musical reproduction. These systems feature a passive radiator for exceptional bass reproduction and a new-style tweeter for excellent linearity. The ES-207 was a "Recommended Best-Buy" by "HI-FI Choice".

ES-P301 / 303 / 305 SANSUI Technology for a True European Sound

These infinite baffle type speaker systems offer high efficiency and sensitivity, meeting European connoisseur requirements. They feature European design, sound, and pricing, with cabinets made of quality European wood and special damping material for resonance-free sound.

Compact and High-Performance Speaker Systems

J-33 Compact in Dimensions, Great in Sound

A compact high-performance speaker system with air-suspension performance, featuring a solid enclosure, quality speaker units, and a carefully designed crossover network.

J-11 Two-Way Mini Speaker System with Unique Passive Radiator

This mini speaker system reproduces rich bass sound, with its unique passive radiator enhancing mid and high frequencies for crystal clarity.

SP-X 9700 / 8700 / 7700 / 6700 SANSUI's Giants

High power, high sensitivity, multi-way speaker systems designed to handle massive power input without strain. They offer optimal tonal balance and wide sound dispersion. Features include a three-position Level Control (NATURAL, SOFT 1, SOFT 2) and low-noise, low-distortion crossover networks for excellent thermal stability.