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Sansui SP-1700 Speaker Advice

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bfagan1220

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Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum and hoping someone can help me out. I just purchased a set of vintage Sansui SP 1700 speakers and I'm trying to figure out what kind of receiver/amplifier I need. I'm basically only interested in plugging aux (ipod/computer) and a turntable. I don't need home theater, radio, etc. Any advice on an affordable purchase that will suffice for still making these speakers sound great? Would like to avoid buying an expensive receiver if a small amp is all I realistically need. Thanks!
 
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Sorry--couldn't respond on my phone for some reason, so I fired up the laptop.
I'd look for an early Sansui integrated amp since you don't need a tuner. Something like an AU-555, AU-777, or AU-6500 you can't go wrong, really. Buy a unit that is restored or have someone restore it and you won't have to worry about anything but listening to your music!
 
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bbfagan The little amp you put the link to would make sound on those large sansui speakers but you would not like it. The weakness of those amps is the power supply. A good one cost more than the amp. 20 wpc is not going to do much.
 
Most of the vintage Sansui speakers are very efficient (> 90dB), so 20W of power is plenty to drive them. Even half that power would be enough. You have to remember that back when those speakers were new, 30W of power was considered a lot. The problem with that Lepai amp you mentioned, and most, if not all, of the current amplifiers/receivers do not have provision for a turntable. In other words, they don't have a phono-preamp. You can always get a separate phono-preamp, but you're much better off finding a vintage receiver off craigslist, garage sale, goodwill, or salvation army. FWIW, I picked up a Pioneer SX3600 for $40 at a flea market several years ago and am still using it today.
 
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You may need to also add in a sub woofer as most of the SP series have decent mids and highs but lack bass. Save your money on a cheap T amp. You'll be disappointed.
 
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