🎶 Sansui AU-5500 Vintage Integrated Amplifier — Serviced, Cleaned, 100V JDM, Plug & Play w/ Step-Down

🎥 YouTube Demo

A full YouTube demo of this exact Sansui AU-5500 is included in the listing. Please review all photos and the demo video carefully, as they are part of the description, and ask any questions before purchasing.

Overview

Sansui AU-5500 integrated amplifier — serviced, cleaned, tested, and working 100V Japanese-market unit, and this sale includes a proper step-down transformer for plug-and-play use in the U.S. This is a beautiful mid-1970s Sansui integrated known for its warm, musical presentation, solid build quality, and excellent real-world usability. It is a great choice for buyers looking for classic Sansui sound in a manageable, listener-friendly package.

Condition

• Very clean overall presentation for its age
• Faceplate presents nicely with normal light age-related wear only
• Knobs and switches are all present; markings remain intact and legible
• Top cover and chassis have been cleaned and show typical light cosmetic wear from age/use
• Rear panel connections are intact and in good shape
• Feet are present and stable
• Please review all photos carefully for exact cosmetic condition

Service & Testing

• General internal cleaning performed
• Controls cleaned and treated for smoother, lower-noise operation
• AUX, Tuner, Tape, and Phono inputs tested
• Both channels tested with real speakers at normal listening levels
• No obvious hum, crackling, or channel imbalance observed during testing

Not represented as a full recap/restoration unless explicitly stated. Many original parts may still be in place, but as currently configured this amplifier is performing very well and sounds excellent.

Rear Panel & Electrical (Photo-Verified)

• 100V Japanese-market (JDM) unit
• Includes a step-down transformer for proper use on standard U.S. household power
• Rear-panel RCA jacks and speaker terminals appear intact and in good shape

Safety note: This amplifier should be operated on the correct voltage, and the included step-down transformer is provided to support proper use and long-term reliability.

Features

• Classic Sansui AU-5500 solid-state integrated amplifier
• Desirable mid-1970s Sansui design and build quality
• Includes step-down transformer for U.S. use
• Phono input for turntable use
• Multiple line-level inputs for flexible system setup
• Bass, mid, and treble controls plus filter options
• Headphone output for private listening
• Known for warm, detailed, punchy vintage Sansui sound

Sound

The AU-5500 delivers the classic Sansui presentation buyers chase: a warm, rich midrange, punchy controlled bass, and smooth highs that stay detailed without sounding harsh. It has a very musical, easy-to-enjoy sound that works well in both vintage and modern two-channel systems.

Included

• Sansui AU-5500 integrated amplifier
• Step-down transformer
• No original box or manuals unless shown in the photos or explicitly stated

Shipping & Packing

$125 insured Ground shipping

Ground shipping only. Shipping cost includes carrier charges, packing materials, handling, and Reverb Safe Shipping / insurance coverage. The amplifier and step-down transformer will be packed carefully with proper padding and reinforcement for safe transit. No shipping to PO Boxes, Alaska, Hawaii, or international destinations at this time. Local pickup may be available by arrangement.

Please Read

This is a vintage electronics item. It has been serviced, cleaned, tested, and is working at the time of listing and shipment, but due to age it should be understood and purchased as vintage equipment. As with any older audio component, future maintenance may eventually be needed.

Please review all photos and video carefully before purchase so you are fully comfortable with the unit’s cosmetic and operational condition.

If there is ever a shipping-related issue, keep the item, box, and all packing materials exactly as received and document everything with clear photos. The shipping charge includes Reverb Safe Shipping / insurance coverage, and any transit-damage claim will require photos of the item, shipping box, label, and packing materials. Reverb issues the return label after claim approval when applicable.

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