Integrated comparable to AU-717?

[kardus]

Topic title. Perhaps AU-9500 or 919? Thoughts and opinions would be nice.

 

[lha1992]

Kenwood KA-9100, Supreme 500/600, Yamaha CA-2010, Pioneer SA-9500 II or SA-9800.

All of these amps are dual-power supplies like the AU-717 except the CA-2010. Also, most have 100wpc at 8ohms and up and when you get to the Supreme 600 its 130wpc at 8ohms.

Just depends on what you like and hear.

 

[lha1992]

Oh wait, were you asking about "Sansui" integrateds comparable to the AU-717 or just any integrated?

 

[Batong]

If the question was like Iha1992 said, I will def say AU-719, hehe.

 

[rwartner]

I was looking for another Pioneer integrated couldn't find what I was looking for. Ended up getting refurbed AU-717 which I like. A few months later a Pioneer A-88X shows up on CL. Like new and great price. So now I have extra/backup - lucky me.

So to answer your question: The Pioneer SA-9800 and SA-9100 compare performance wise. The A-88X is black face and compares performance wise and asthetically.

 

[hatrack71]

H/K twin powered receivers- 430/630/730/930 and Citation.

EDIT: oops you're looking for integrateds but these ^ have a following all their own and dual power supplies like what I think you are seeking.

 

[Bigerik]

What exactly are you trying to achieve? Why not just get a AU-717?

 

[Robisme]

What exactly are you trying to achieve? Why not just get a AU-717?

:yes:

Or, an AU-517 is very comparable and a bit less $$.

Rob

 

[kardus]

I'm likely going with the 717 (which I have been hunting for quite some time), seems like the 919's are unobtanium around here. I love the old Sansui sound (having a few big-G's at one point), but looking for an integrated. Whilst it does not necessarily have to be Sansui I am leaning towards the 717 for this reason.

I am planning on refurbing a Pioneer PL-550 TT and perhaps running with a Denon DL-110 HOMC which I hear runs beautifully on the 717 phono. The 919 is obviously an upgrade in power and cart options but probably excessive for this particular setup.

 

[nickrobotron]

I have had a Pioneer SA-9100 and a Sansui AU-717. Both were restored by a highly reputable tech here on AK.

I sold the Pioneer to a friend who really loves it. As he should. It's a great amp that has a sweet vintage look and sound.

The Sansui has much more modern sound. It has a slightly less warm sound because of it's detail in the highs and the bass is much, much tighter. The Sansui still has a warm sound though. It's about as vintage as I want my stereo to sound. You'd be very pleased with the AU-717 unless you crave an insane amount of detail.

 

[nosirrah]

Similar in output power is the AU 9900, or 9900a variant. Sound is a bit better than the 717 IMHO. AU 9500 also an option I would take if I was looking....

 

[kardus]

Looking at a Pioneer SA-9800 compared to the AU-717, the Pioneer's price is almost three times and is not completely restored yet...think I may just go with the 717.

 

[bobrown14]

If the question was like Iha1992 said, I will def say AU-719, hehe.

+1 on the 719, it will be very close to the 717. If you are looking at the 919 you could also look at the AU-D11 II which has similar circuitry to the 919 at fraction of cost. The 717 is a good one, but has a few issues stock, but most amps that old will have their own set of issues that need to be addressed if you want to daily drive. If you really want a good old Sansui amp with decent power and that laid back Sansui sound I'd be looking at an AU-999 and get a total overhaul. The AU-999 seems to be a good investment comparatively.

What speakers are you using and whats the size of your listening space?

Cheers,
Bob