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best sounding sansui integrated amps
« on: Apr 24, 2013 at 07:30 AM »
hi gurus,

among all the versions of the sansui integrated amps that you've listened/owned, which one is the best sounding in your opinion and why?...(let's exclude the tube version for now)

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Re: best sounding sansui integrated amps
« Reply #1 on: Apr 24, 2013 at 10:52 AM »
The best sounding is my Sansui  >:D

No matter what the model mine are THE BEST!!! haha! Love you own...  O0
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Re: best sounding sansui integrated amps
« Reply #2 on: Apr 24, 2013 at 04:23 PM »
i think its the sansui alpha 607 extra or the sansui alpha607 nra2 paired with bnw 602 ;D

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Re: best sounding sansui integrated amps
« Reply #3 on: Apr 24, 2013 at 07:29 PM »

among all the versions of the sansui integrated amps that you've listened/owned, which one is the best sounding in your opinion and why?...(let's exclude the tube version for now)

the G-series, the 9090DB
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Re: best sounding sansui integrated amps
« Reply #4 on: Apr 25, 2013 at 01:46 AM »
First, just a brief backgounder on my personal sonic preferences.
If given the choice on all Sansui integrateds, the AU111 (first incarnation twin-colored knobs) would be top of the list without batting an eyelash. But since the Sui tube units are not included in the choices, let’s put the 111 aside for a while.

Yes the 9090db would definitely make it to my shortlist. Technically, this is a receiver though- but for the sake of discussion, isama na rin natin. The 9090db packs the power to drive most speakers. It has that vintage warmth that suits my preference. Often compared to the Marantz 2325, It lacks the midbass bloat of the 2325 that I usually look for in an amp - but nonetheless a stellar performer.
http://bb3blog.wordpress.com/2012/12/10/marantz-vs-sansui/

I had the privilege of living with the G9000 for a few months when it was one of the candidates to power the speakers we were going to exhibit for the 2010 Nov HiFi Show. The other contenders were the Sansui 9090db and the Marantz 2325. I had the chance to amp-roll these three during that period. My personal pick was the Marantz, with the 9090db a close second. I’m sure a lot of fans of the G series would want to hang me upside down for this, but I found the G9000 a bit “hard” for my tastes – more solid-statey, if I may use the term. Anyway, I was outvoted by my other partners so we chose the G9000 for the show.

The Sansui triple digit series – The AU555 and 666 was truly a revelation for me. Don’t be fooled by its small footprint. These are very open sounding amps presenting a wide and deep soundstage. I have not heard the AU999 yet, but if the sonic signature is similar to the lesser-powered units, it would definitely be worth considering.

The AU9500 is one of my favorites. It has both the punch and midbass bloom that suits these ears. Not as open sounding as the triple digit series but still presents a very good soundstage. Unfortunately, I had to let go of this when I was offered a price I couldn’t refuse. Would love to have one back again.

The Sansui X1 is a lean but very clean sounding amp. Maybe a little too lean for my tastes though. I don’t know why but it somehow reminds me of the Cello in its sonic presentation. My good friend Sandawa has the X11. In fact, I think he has two of those. So I’m just concluding a marked improvement in the X11 as compared to the older X1.

The Sansui alpha series is a different class in itself. Just take a look at the insides of one of these and you can see why these units are so special. Even for someone, who is “technically challenged’ like me, gazing at the innards is jaw-dropping. I only have the alpha707 so I’m sure those in possession of the alpha907 are definitely happy campers. Yes, they do sound great!
http://bb3blog.wordpress.com/2013/01/30/the-sansui-alpha-series/

The AU20000 for me, is the best compromise. It has the openness of the triple digit series while retaining the bloat of the AU9500. It is as clean-sounding as the X1 and alpha series with a dash of musicality for good measure. And yes, at 170 watts per ch, it has the power like a ’73 Camaro on an empty freeway.

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Re: best sounding sansui integrated amps
« Reply #5 on: Apr 25, 2013 at 06:12 AM »
Nice post BB3, always a pleasure reading your post..........
except when you post sa buy and sell section, tumatalon puso ko, kasi baka may malagpasan ako na for sale mo bwahahahahaha

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Re: best sounding sansui integrated amps
« Reply #6 on: Apr 25, 2013 at 12:24 PM »
thanks q,
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Re: best sounding sansui integrated amps
« Reply #7 on: Apr 26, 2013 at 01:51 AM »
Yes bb3, magaling ka magsulat... na aalala ko si Ambet Ocampo sayo... makulit, may sense at higit sa lahat malaman... OT...
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Re: best sounding sansui integrated amps
« Reply #8 on: Apr 26, 2013 at 02:30 AM »
Parang gusto ko mag own ng Sansui ah... any comparison nito sa Rotel (entry) at Nad (entry)? at pwede din ba ito sa PSB speakers? also ano best match nya na speakers?

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Re: best sounding sansui integrated amps
« Reply #9 on: Apr 26, 2013 at 03:14 PM »
Yes bb3, magaling ka magsulat... na aalala ko si Ambet Ocampo sayo... makulit, may sense at higit sa lahat malaman... OT...

Thanks hshaun!
Pero hindi naman tayo sa liga ni Ambet... matindi yun!
Nagabot pa ata kami nung high school sa Ateneo. I believe he was a freshman when I was a graduating senior.
Sorry for the OT.
Back to topic.

Hard for me to comment on the difference between the Sansui, Nad and Rotel.
I only had a brief experience with a Rotel receiver and It's been ages since I let go of my NAD3020.
I'm sure the newer models now from NAD/Rotel have markedly diffrent sound from the vintage gear i used to hear from these two companies.

It's all in the matching. That's our regular chant here and in other audio forums as well.
Parang walang katapusang pabasa sa mahal na araw ang  advice na ito.
Rightly so, because there are a multitude of speaker brands/models all presenting their own sonic signatures. . .
. . .but I'm sure there's a vintage Sui out there just waiting in the sidelines to be properly mated with your speaker of choice.

Happy hunting! :)



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Re: best sounding sansui integrated amps
« Reply #10 on: Apr 27, 2013 at 12:28 AM »
Thanks hshaun!
Pero hindi naman tayo sa liga ni Ambet... matindi yun!
Nagabot pa ata kami nung high school sa Ateneo. I believe he was a freshman when I was a graduating senior.
Sorry for the OT.
Back to topic.

Hard for me to comment on the difference between the Sansui, Nad and Rotel.
I only had a brief experience with a Rotel receiver and It's been ages since I let go of my NAD3020.
I'm sure the newer models now from NAD/Rotel have markedly diffrent sound from the vintage gear i used to hear from these two companies.

It's all in the matching. That's our regular chant here and in other audio forums as well.
Parang walang katapusang pabasa sa mahal na araw ang  advice na ito.
Rightly so, because there are a multitude of speaker brands/models all presenting their own sonic signatures. . .
. . .but I'm sure there's a vintage Sui out there just waiting in the sidelines to be properly mated with your speaker of choice.

Happy hunting! :)




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Re: best sounding sansui integrated amps
« Reply #11 on: Apr 30, 2013 at 03:29 PM »
Very nice insight sir bb3...if the Sansui AU111 is considered the best or one of the best sounding amps of all Sansui tube amp...does it follow that the Sansui Alpha MR series is considered the best/one of the best sounding integrated amp since it described as very near the sound of the AU111.

http://www.sansui.us/issues_AU111vsAL907MR.htm



First, just a brief backgounder on my personal sonic preferences.
If given the choice on all Sansui integrateds, the AU111 (first incarnation twin-colored knobs) would be top of the list without batting an eyelash. But since the Sui tube units are not included in the choices, let’s put the 111 aside for a while.


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Re: best sounding sansui integrated amps
« Reply #12 on: Apr 30, 2013 at 05:09 PM »
Thanks butchoy,
Sorry if my post may seem misleading in stating that the AU111 is the best sounding Sui amp.
I  mentioned the AU111 only as reference to my personal preference so readers will better understand where I’m coming from when I described the other models.
I have always stated in neighboring threads my bias towards a colored, bloated midbass sound that, for me, translates into musicality.
Others may surely disagree.

No, I have not  yet had the chance to listen to an a907MR.
But based on the article, it must be one heck of an amp.

Except for my alpha 607KX and alpha707extra, I have limited experience with the alpha series.
One thing I can say though is that although the a607 is a good amp, the a707extra is such a totally different animal so much so that I have been lusting for an a907 ever since that first listen to the 707.

So how does the a707 compare to the AU111?
Let’s put it this way. –
If pitted against each other in a “critical listening” competition, the a707 would garner more points when both amps reach the finish line.
Points in soundstage, focus, pace, and maybe accuracy would surely rack up on the side of the 707’s tally sheet.
. . . But I have long ago abandoned counting points in audio.
I broke off from "hearing" and instead opted to "listen and feel".
I have trusted that “magical feeling” to allow me to listen to an amp for hours on end.

The AU111 gives me that feeling.
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Re: best sounding sansui integrated amps
« Reply #13 on: Jul 23, 2014 at 02:54 PM »
Buhayin natin this thread!

For my personal experience, I'll bet for AU 9500 as one of the best I've heard and owned so far. Secondly, I'll go for my AU 111. IMHO

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Re: best sounding sansui integrated amps
« Reply #14 on: Jul 23, 2014 at 05:47 PM »
Very informative thread.  Make me curious and want to audition Sansui amps.

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Re: best sounding sansui integrated amps
« Reply #15 on: Jul 23, 2014 at 05:53 PM »
Very informative thread.  Make me curious and want to audition Sansui amps.

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Re: best sounding sansui integrated amps
« Reply #16 on: Jul 23, 2014 at 05:58 PM »
Buhayin natin this thread!

For my personal experience, I'll bet for AU 9500 as one of the best I've heard and owned so far. Secondly, I'll go for my AU 111. IMHO
I'll bet for AU 9500 as one of the best I've heard and owned so far... kailan kaya makakadali nito or kahit 607alpha lang... ^-^ >:D

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Re: best sounding sansui integrated amps
« Reply #17 on: Jul 23, 2014 at 07:17 PM »
I'll bet for AU 9500 as one of the best I've heard and owned so far... kailan kaya makakadali nito or kahit 607alpha lang... ^-^ >:D

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Re: best sounding sansui integrated amps
« Reply #18 on: Jul 24, 2014 at 12:28 AM »
Sansui alpha 907. The best amp that i ever had

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Re: best sounding sansui integrated amps
« Reply #19 on: Jul 27, 2014 at 05:34 PM »
Sansui alpha 907. The best amp that i ever had

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Re: best sounding sansui integrated amps
« Reply #20 on: Jul 27, 2014 at 05:35 PM »
Buhayin natin this thread!

For my personal experience, I'll bet for AU 9500 as one of the best I've heard and owned so far. Secondly, I'll go for my AU 111. IMHO
He he....meron ba ako nyan... ;) ;) ;)

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Re: best sounding sansui integrated amps
« Reply #21 on: Jul 27, 2014 at 09:56 PM »
Pakita mo na Ka Ernie! Ha ha

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Re: best sounding sansui integrated amps
« Reply #22 on: Aug 01, 2014 at 10:40 AM »
For me it's also SANSUI ALPHA 907  :) ;) :) It's because.......Very well refined....Yung bass eksakto lang, di malakas at di mahina pero madiin at malalim at firm na firm. Very detailed ang mid at highs, pulidong
pulido ika nga at most important is very powerful.  :) ;) :)
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Re: best sounding sansui integrated amps
« Reply #23 on: Aug 01, 2014 at 10:49 AM »
Hi Sir Banesto. Sansui AU-ALpha 907 vs AU9500. Ano ang impression mo sir?  :)

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Re: best sounding sansui integrated amps
« Reply #24 on: Aug 01, 2014 at 10:55 AM »
For me it's also SANSUI ALPHA 907  :) ;) :) It's because.......Very well refined....Yung bass eksakto lang, di malakas at di mahina pero madiin at malalim at firm na firm. Very detailed ang mid at highs, pulidong
pulido ika nga at most important is very powerful.  :) ;) :)

maka punta nga ng St. Rose... >:D

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Re: best sounding sansui integrated amps
« Reply #25 on: Aug 01, 2014 at 10:59 AM »
Hi Sir Banesto. Sansui AU-ALpha 907 vs AU9500. Ano ang impression mo sir?  :)
May kakaibang character na gusto ko sa AU9500 at talagang maganda rin sya. Syempre AU9500 was very much
well designed & engineered during that time [early 70's].....And take note during that time wala pa naman
Sansui Alpha 907 noon.

Kaya IMHO Alpha 907 is My Top choice and 2nd is au9500. For me lang yun.

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Re: best sounding sansui integrated amps
« Reply #26 on: Aug 01, 2014 at 11:01 AM »
nalock na pala ung vintage gallery... tsk tsk tsk...

malayo ba difference ng 707 sa 907? hehe...

i heard 707 - may ibang palo sa drums compare sa technics ko...
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« Reply #27 on: Aug 01, 2014 at 11:08 AM »
nalock na pala ung vintage gallery... tsk tsk tsk...

malayo ba difference ng 707 sa 907? hehe...

i heard 707 - may ibang palo sa drums compare sa technics ko...

SUPER LAYO sis hehehe.....marami na ako naging 707 like alpha 707 Limited Extra at AU-707. Pansinin mo
price nila......super layo ng diprensya.

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« Reply #28 on: Aug 01, 2014 at 11:11 AM »
SUPER LAYO sis hehehe.....marami na ako naging 707 like alpha 707 Limited Extra at AU-707. Pansinin mo
price nila......super layo ng diprensya.

oo nga halos half price ng alpha 907..

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« Reply #29 on: Aug 01, 2014 at 11:12 AM »
SUPER LAYO sis hehehe.....marami na ako naging 707 like alpha 707 Limited Extra at AU-707. Pansinin mo
price nila......super layo ng diprensya.
ok.. we'll - i trust your expertise hehe...
sana magka 907 ako in my dreams hehe.. mahal sa st. rose he haha..
may type ako dun kinis limited ... 55k at un.. or 50k.. hehe ...
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