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sansui au 717 integrate amp

I have a sansui au 717 integrated amp that needs repair. My repair shop told me it would cost about $350.00 for repair. New caps and labor. This is from the 70s era. Is it worth it to restore for music listening or should I let it rest in peace ? I am not a super critical listner. Just enjoy listening to music .
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thorman
1,262 posts
 
I think you have to consider what you could buy for $350 Today..Maybe a speaker cable ???? Go for it..Nice piece of Electronics..........Probably built as well ( or better ) than 90% of the equipment today.....
mgattone
25 posts
 
Typically integrateds from that period included tone controls, one or more phono inputs and a tape loop (or two). You can probably find a new - or more likely used - integrated around the $350 mark, but a newer unit might not have some of those features. Think about what features of the Sansui you use and that might help you make your decision. HTH,

-Mike
mik971
153 posts
 
If they are doing a "full" rebuild, this is fair. Sansui's are reguarded as excellent integrateds even today! I just had my 919 serviced, and couldn't be happier :)
mechans
3,048 posts
 
Mine sounds about as good as any mass market hi-fi gear ever did or does. The question in my mind is whether you can pick another one up for the same money that is in good condition. I guess most should really get an overhaul anyway, I never had mine done as it sounds just fine.
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