Sansui?

In 1974 I was in the Navy and had a WestPac friend get me a Sansui Eight Deluxe and I chose the Acoustic Research AR 3a speakers, which supposedly haven’t aged well.

I recall looking at a range of speakers including KLH, JBL, Advent, Bose, Klipsch, etc. Japanese speakers weren’t an option I considered.

At the time the large Advents were the best bang for the buck and I listened to a pair of friend’s small Advents many enjoyable hours.

I think Sansui was also the importer for JBL to Japan starting 1968/69. 😎

Mike 

@whart +2

I had a Sansui integrated in the late 70s/early 80s. I wish I could recall the model. Anyway, it was fine. I did eventually move to an Onkyo A10, which seemed to be a clear upgrade. I ocassionally get the urge to fine another A10, but then common sense prevails.

I’ve got a g-9000 receiver and I love it. I also love the people that tell you that you’ll overpay for vintage equipment. Check out the prices for the new equipment.

the sky’s the limit. My sansui receiver, dahlquist 20 speakers, pioneer pl 518 turntable is just fine, thank you.

Steve Girko

I sold Sansui in 1970. The 5000 was the top receiver - 55 wpc; good FM section and we had very, very few returns/failures. In the Army, I bought a Sansui 7000 receiver (Sansui 7000 on the Mainland). Liked it a great deal. Used it with AR-2ax speakers.