Hi there! Just wanted to share some thoughts and perhaps ask a question.
A few weeks ago I've decided to set up a second stereo system for my home study. I purchased a Sansui 6060 from a technician I know for 175$ (not cheap, but the guy sells them all fixed up and with a 6 months guarantee), and matched them with an existing Rogers LS4a I have. The result was simply unreal for the price! I then took the 6060 to the living room and connected it to my modern PMC FB1i (floorstanding transmission line speakers). After a short while, it hit me that the result was actually better than my 1500$ anthem 225 amplifier... I then quickly sold my anthem, and decided to look for another Sansui. Although the 6060 was good, I couldn't put something like that in the living room, I needed something more "serious" and "audiophile".
I began looking into Sansui's top amps, trying to hunt down maybe an AU-717, AU919, AU-X1, AU-11000 and so, but there were no findings (at least not for a price I was willing to pay).
And then a co-worker told me he has at home, stowed away for over a decade, an AU-X901... my mind was set on the 1970 era, so I wasn't so exited about it, but I told him to bring it on so I'll have a look. The guy brought in a big dust ball with an amplifier hidden within, but I've recognized the potential. I gave him about 350$ and sent him on his way. At home I opened it, cleaned it up with air pressure, applied contact spray, and now it looks near mint.
What can I say- this is by far THE best amplifier I've had, and I've had quite a few. It's the version with the toroid transformer (identical to the one in the picture). I don't know what I'd have to pay to get that kind of build quality and sound from a modern amp, but I suppose quite a bit.
And now for the question part. The older Sansui amps, from the 70's (717, 919 etc.) seem to be built way more complex than mine, which seems closer to the way hi-fi amps are built today. needless to say, they also seem to be very well built. I wonder, should I try to get myself one of those? How different are they compare with my X901, for better or worse?
A few weeks ago I've decided to set up a second stereo system for my home study. I purchased a Sansui 6060 from a technician I know for 175$ (not cheap, but the guy sells them all fixed up and with a 6 months guarantee), and matched them with an existing Rogers LS4a I have. The result was simply unreal for the price! I then took the 6060 to the living room and connected it to my modern PMC FB1i (floorstanding transmission line speakers). After a short while, it hit me that the result was actually better than my 1500$ anthem 225 amplifier... I then quickly sold my anthem, and decided to look for another Sansui. Although the 6060 was good, I couldn't put something like that in the living room, I needed something more "serious" and "audiophile".
I began looking into Sansui's top amps, trying to hunt down maybe an AU-717, AU919, AU-X1, AU-11000 and so, but there were no findings (at least not for a price I was willing to pay).
And then a co-worker told me he has at home, stowed away for over a decade, an AU-X901... my mind was set on the 1970 era, so I wasn't so exited about it, but I told him to bring it on so I'll have a look. The guy brought in a big dust ball with an amplifier hidden within, but I've recognized the potential. I gave him about 350$ and sent him on his way. At home I opened it, cleaned it up with air pressure, applied contact spray, and now it looks near mint.
What can I say- this is by far THE best amplifier I've had, and I've had quite a few. It's the version with the toroid transformer (identical to the one in the picture). I don't know what I'd have to pay to get that kind of build quality and sound from a modern amp, but I suppose quite a bit.
And now for the question part. The older Sansui amps, from the 70's (717, 919 etc.) seem to be built way more complex than mine, which seems closer to the way hi-fi amps are built today. needless to say, they also seem to be very well built. I wonder, should I try to get myself one of those? How different are they compare with my X901, for better or worse?
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