Sansui Au 9900 Vs 717, The Sansui and the Pioneer were not restored. The cost is higher than the 719 of course, but perhaps with the 9900 I don't need to consider the 7700/7900 anymore <sigh> when it rains it pours. But one small thing may make the 717 a better choice to live with on a day to day basis: it has the loudness contour switch. The AU 7700 is still original and not recapped. IMO, it's worth the $$ if you can afford it. That series Sansui would put out much greater power at low impedences; the 919 was well above 300 watts at 2 ohms if I remember. I still for example lust after the 9090 as a second receiver or an integrated voiced like it. I still have the G-8000 while the AU-G77XII I send it home to the Philippines. Been running my 5900 lately. Pioneer SA-9500II/TX-9500II jheu02 Nov 30, 2015 Solid State Replies 11 Views 4K Dec 1, 2015 Greg77543, I have not heard the AU-717 or the AU-9900. AU-7700 is also superior to Marantz 1090, 1060B and Sansui G-6000. The tuner is first rate. Both of the amplifier can easily drive a Monitor Audio Ruby Floor stand speaker easily. I bought my first Sansui receiver in 1978 while I was in the USNavy, bought Sansui G-8000 Pure DC Receiver, and then in 1983 bought Sansui AU-G77XII integrated amplifier. Had it not been for that disaster that AU-7700 would have remained as my main amplifier and daily driver. Thanks. I want a warm, easy sound but not at the detriment of woolly bass. Amazing pieces! The AU 9900 has a bigger sound stage compare to AU 7900. I already have an AU-717, was looking to maybe buy another as backup, and would want to be able to swap parts There is a phrase I have heard on here - namely that "the AU-919 is (or very nearly is) the perfect amplifier - the legendary "piece of wire with gain" - so if you are looking for something with colouration (warm presentation) - this isn't it. The 9900 is part of Sansui's 'Definitive' series. May be the recapped sansui au 7900 needs more time to run in. Apr 26, 2012 · Personally, I think the Sansui might be a good choice at the right price, but only with the right speakers. Even if you source them getting them with original output transistors will be a pain. : My 9900 has a laid back, smooth sound that is wonderful with vinyl and "east coast" sound type speakers. They are far better built than the 9090dB, and sound better, IMO. my poor wallet!!! Of all the silver face era units I’m of the opinion that Marantz 22XX series were the best designs and the black face era Sansui AU series simply nailed it and set the standard. The AU-719 has output modules or chips that probably sound as good but which I do not prefer in any of my gear. Hola, Uno de los interrogantes existenciales que tengo estos días tiene que ver con la comparativa resultante entre el Pioneer SA-9500, que es mi amplificador p If you are going to match a TU-717, go for a AU-717 and AU-919. Sansui AU-717 Bought my AU-717 integrated amp new in 1977. The AU-717 amplifier incorporates an advanced design feature which has extremely low inherent transient intermodulation distortion enabling negative feedback (necessary in traditional amplifier design but undesirable) to be reduced to the absolute minimum. I've never heard either one, so what's some of you opinions on these two How do the four digit AU series from 1973-75 ( AU-2200, AU-3300, AU-4400, AU-5500, AU-6600, and AU-7700 as well as AU-3900, AU-4900, AU-5900, AU-6900, and AU-7900) sound compared to the 3 digit AU series from 1967-70 (AU-222, AU-333, AU-555, AU-666, AU-777, AU-888, and AU-999, AU-555A and AU-777D)? The MAC is a more neutral sounding receiver. The TU-X1 contains separate FM and AM tuners with separate tuning knobs and meters, and sounds fantastic. Currently i own a AU 6900 which is also one of my favorite sansui amplifier. The 717 was gone through prior to my buying it by AK'er Ray Gianelli who did an excellent job of renewing the amp. Do think the cure for an AU 717 is more AU 717 amplifiers. We will set the tone controls flat, turn off the loudness and get to the bottom of this! Hello, Currently I own an au-317 paired with a tu-717. Can anyone sum up the hardware configuration differences between it and an AU-717 succinctly? Sansui. Incidentally, I did a shoot out between a Sansui AU-9900, a Pioneer SA-9500, and a McIntosh MA-6200 a few years back here on AK. The Ah crap, now there's someone offering an AU-9900. After about $400 of repair work, the 9090dB can be made reliable but it still has an inferior tuner, amp and preamp to the G-8000 and doesn't sound as good as the G-8000 or AU-717, IMO. Replies 2 Views 2K Jul 9, 2015 Daunia 70 Sansui AU-919/TU-717 vs. I did have an AU-7700 that was unfortunately destroyed in a flood. I think most of us will prefer the workmanship of AU-9900 series, but anyway, the AU517/717 series will beat the AU-9900 and AU-9500 in view of technically and sonic performance. May 13, 2006 · So, the AU517/717 marked the beginning of DC amp, with low TIM & high frequency -3dB response design. Somewhere between the two would be perfect but I love the silky-smooth control on the 9900 (with solid machined aluminum billet knob) as well as the 717's feather-lite stepped control. Jul 4, 2021 · Assuming all 3 are fully and correctly restored, which provides better sound quality in your experience? I have all 3 on the shortlist but can't decide. Vintage integrated sansui amps angainst the new kid on tohe block that is getting rave reviews, the Rega brio-r Her was the line up of Sansui: Au-9900, au-999, au-717 Disclaimer!: this is an absolutely non Johny asked me to mention what I thought of the 717 once I got it, so I thought a comparison with the older Sansui I've been using for many, many years might be useful in general, to kind of hilight the difference between early and late 70's models. The extra RF amp acts as an active preamp and provides for the extra "edge" in sensitivity and selectivity. Right now I have a restored fisher 500c, restored sansui 9090db, pioneer sx1280(stock) and a ka 907(stock as well). The cover has never been off and I still have the owners manual. I want sansui amplifiers (like au 919, AU-9500, AU-8500 or any sansui amplifier with 80 rms or abve and i also want a person who can recap it Regards Vikram MB no 8817023459 I myself would rather prefer the AU-9900/9900A/AU-919, not a big fan of the 9500 though. Just to clarify, the AU-9900 is part of the 'Professional' series, along with AU-1100 & TU-9900. So, after staying up FAR TOO LATE moving owned sansui au 717,aux501,d11. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. The TU 919 digital station indicator IC is still available but is getting harder to find (I have a back-up). An AU-9900 or 11000 or the A versions, and an AU-717 and / or AU-919. Great tuner. For hobby reasons, I've been eyeballing either picking up an au-517 or 717, or an au-9500. my poor wallet!!! I have a line on both of these but need to decide on which one. The modified 717 came down to replace the modified 919 and I don't miss it. I have now been listening to my AU-9900 in my basement for about six weeks and really love the sound. The 717 is easier to tune and still gives great sound which, by recollection and without an A/B comparison, is as good as the 919. Based on the sound signature, i find both has likely to have same sound signature but the sansui au 7700 has more advantage on high part but less power. Happy to have another sansui amplifier in my collection. While I really like the sound from the MAC, it won't replace the 717 in the audio rack. Having owned all 3 at one time I found the AU-9900 which is in the same price range - if you watch you can sometimes find for under 5 bills- The 9900 IMO is a better sounding amp of the 3 you listed. I have a friend who is quite enthusiastic about his AU-717. The 717 probably is more representative of a "classic" Sansui sound, while the 919 is really of another generation in terms of sophistication and accuracy. any time, any day the winner is AU717. In term of power, the AU 9900 wins the AU 7900 but i will be very happy to get one of it. I recently started listening to my AU-717 (family room) withOUT the loudness control on (at moderately loud volumes ~5-15 watts??) and think I am beginning to prefer the sound this way. vs Domestic The TU-9900 and TU-919 have two RF DGMOSFETS in the Front End whereas the TU-717 only has one, which BTW it typical for literally millions of sets. . There seems to be a fair amount of info out there on that one and the AU-517 but I am wondering how the AU-719 compares sonically and technically? It seems to be just like the tuners where the TU-717 gets much more attention than the Oh wait, were you asking about "Sansui" integrateds comparable to the AU-717 or just any integrated? Ah crap, now there's someone offering an AU-9900. Have used it intermittently over the years and it works and sounds great, 45 years later. That said I like the later voicings for some music styles. I have put these up for sale at Canuck Audiomart. 80 watts vs 120 but otherwise identical. There seems to be a fair amount of info out there on that one and the AU-517 but I am wondering how the AU-719 compares sonically and technically? It seems to be just like the tuners where the TU-717 gets much more attention than the Here you go! A delightful audio throwdown took place in my living room last night. Subject: Comments: : I have a AU-9900 which is the smaller brother of the 11000. A spare of your favorite is a nice idea. Amplifiers I've run across an AU-719 for sale. Firstly, besides the extra power and a few added features, does either the 517 or 717 add any significant sound upgrade? And could anyone give me their opinion on the sound differences between the 517, the 717, and the earlier model 9500? I currently I think my AU-717 has it (just) from a listening enjoyment point of view - but it is very very close - and I have not fully refurbished the AU-9900 yet. Side question: are the AU-7700 and AU-9900 cap coupled or direct coupled? Mar 22, 2006 · Is the AU-9900 comparable to the AU-919? The 919 is more comparable to the 717. The 717 trades a hair of smoothness for sharper sound. Next you can consider x series. Overall a smoother sound than their later voicings. Price is a little on the high side but I've read good things about it. Neither can hold a candle to the Sansui AU-717, which is my current daily. Was wondering, what do you think of the 5900 compared to the 7900? any sonic benefits? Does it really do anything better? And the 7900 vs the 5900- a big leap in performance An interesting demo for you would be my main rack which I setup chronologically - AU-555a / AU-717 / AU-X1 / AU-D707X / AU-a907Limited / Masters AU-900 and a CA-303 tube pre-amp that could be used to feed a few of those. I was about to get a R-N803 for my Elac dbr62, but came across a restored sansui au-717 for USD500. (nor really is the AU-9900A - based on my experience with the AU-9900, and compared to an AU-717). If you live near any major city hub, then a restored TU-717 with be plenty sensitive enough. Both are smooth but the 919 sounds a lot like my old G-8000 receiver. Your 9900 volume control is designed to act that way, it's unusual for a Sansui to require a volume knob setting beyond 12 o'clock to provide ear deafening volume with even semi efficient speakers, but it's true with the 9900, I have read that that's the main reason for the 9900a, customers were concerned about amp output being poor. Of course the best way to do this is to get them both. Any reason to have it serviced? Caps, etc? If so, why? And can you recommend a knowledgeable service resource in the Atlanta area? One thing that should be pointed out: the AU-517 and AU-717 share the same service manual, as well as the brochure (AU-717/AU-517/TU-717), thus, it indicates they are similar in design. Int. All Sansui. Our Top 5 Favorite Sansui AU Integrated Amplifiers Skylabs Audio 172K subscribers Subscribed Does anyone know if my Sansui 9900Z phono inputs have a sufficient preamp already for a TT or should I shop for an external one? Sansui TU-X1 (1980, $980, photo, owner's manual, FM schematic, AM schematic, detailed specs) search eBay The mammoth 34-pound TU-X1, with its 7-gang FM front end, is a step up from the TU-9900 at the top of the Sansui heap. I wouldn't necessarily rate the 7700 over the 717 - they are both different, so it depends upon personal preference. Someday, I'd like to get the AU/TU-9900. Jun 14, 2019 · I have an AU 4900, one of the little ones and also of the 70's 🙂 My favorite is the AU 717 The one that disappointed me was the AU 9900, excellent construction, but its performance at low frequencies was not the best Sep 23, 2013 · AU-517 and AU-717 are powerful amps, but lack beauty and sound bland and unrefined compared to both AU-7700 and AU-7900. The AU-517/717 are very, very good sounding amps! The AU-719 is a slight but noticeable step above the AU-717 in terms of clarity and resolution. I love mine to bits! It is my understanding that the conventional wisdom is that the AU-9900 has a superior preamp compared to the AU-717. I would love to add a second integrated. Here is what I like: You won't go wrong with any of them Sansui AU-9500 Sansui TU-9500 SANSUI AU-9900 The AU-717 is an excellent amp, but due to the way it was built, primarily the notorious Sansui glue, it will need extensive refurbishment. The TU-9900 and TU-919 have two RF DGMOSFETS in the Front End whereas the TU-717 only has one, which BTW it typical for literally millions of sets. It was quite heavy; usually a sign of a good power supply. If you want a Sansui amp with warmer sound, get a AU-9900 or AU-11000. us doesn't have much to say about it. The 'Definition' Series encompassed the BA-5000, CA-3000, and BA-3000. Got a 717 as well- haven't run that one in well over a year. Therefore, I am interested in understanding the differences in the design and / or construction of these two models. I need to remount the outputs with new thermal compound and change the main caps and add low value bypass caps too. ihrw, oauc, fue3, upq9, bpkxs, wnoq3, v3yrn, cg33, 1um7, j4zrs,