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Sansui
Sansui Electric was founded in 1947 in Tokyo, Japan, by Kosaku Kikuchi.
Beginning as a transformer manufacturer, Sansui built a reputation for high-end stereo receivers and amplifiers.
Between 1970 and 1995, Sansui built iconic integrated amplifiers and monster receivers. Notable models included the AU-9500 and AU-9900 integrated amplifiers in the 1970s, the G-9000 and G-33000 monster receivers (delivering over 300W/ch), and the AU-D11 / AU-X901 'Alpha' series integrated amplifiers in the 1980s and 1990s.
Did you know?
Sansui translates to 'Mountain and Water', reflecting the Chinese artistic philosophy of balance and harmony that Kosaku Kikuchi sought in audio design.
Iconic products
Sansui AU-999 (1970, flagship tube-like solid-state amp); AU-D11 (1981, Super Feedforward zero-distortion circuit amp); G-9000 (1978, 160W/ch dual-mono receiver).
