Sansui G-4500 Pure Power Stereo Receiver with Wood Case Serviced by Cove FM Aligned

🎥 YouTube Demo

A YouTube demo video is included in this listing so buyers can hear and see the unit in operation before purchase.

Please review all photos and the video carefully, and ask any questions before buying.

Overview

Sansui G-4500 Pure Power stereo receiver with original woodgrain cabinet — serviced by Cove Electronics, cleaned, FM-aligned, and tested working.

For sale is a clean Sansui G-4500 Pure Power Stereo Receiver with its original woodgrain cabinet/case. This unit was serviced by Cove Electronics and the yellow Cove service card appears to note cleaning/service work, FM realignment, and related adjustment/service work.

The Sansui G-4500 is a desirable late-1970s receiver known for its clean silver-face styling, warm Sansui sound, Pure Power design, strong FM tuner section, and approximately 45 watts per channel.

Fully tested and ready to enjoy.

Condition

Very good vintage condition overall.

  • Clean brushed-aluminum faceplate
  • Original woodgrain cabinet presents well with normal vintage wear
  • Warm dial lighting
  • Signal and tuning meters illuminate
  • FM stereo indicator working
  • Knobs, switches, and controls present and clean
  • Rear edges/corners show normal age-appropriate wear
  • Rear lettering is readable
  • Serial number sticker present

Please review all photos carefully for cosmetic condition.

Service & Testing

Serviced by Cove Electronics.

Service card appears to note:

  • Cleaning / service work
  • FM realignment
  • Related adjustment / service work
  • Operational testing

Tested and verified:

  • Powers on properly
  • AM/FM tuner working
  • FM stereo indicator working
  • Signal meter working
  • Center tuning meter working
  • Phono input tested
  • AUX input tested
  • Tape loop checked
  • Speaker System A tested
  • Speaker System B tested
  • Bass and treble controls working
  • Loudness, stereo/mono, FM muting, and related controls checked
  • Headphone output checked
  • Unit plays and operates properly

Not represented as a full recap, full restoration, or full rebuild unless explicitly stated and documented.

Rear Panel & Electrical — Photo Verified

Rear-panel details visible in photos include:

  • Model: Sansui G-4500 Pure Power Stereo Receiver
  • Serial No.: 858121168
  • Power: AC 120V, 60Hz
  • Rated power consumption: 130W
  • Sansui Electric Co., Ltd.
  • Made in Japan
  • Antenna inputs:
    • AM
    • FM 300Ω
    • FM 75Ω
    • Ground
  • Inputs:
    • Phono
    • AUX
  • Tape REC / PLAY L/R
  • Speaker outputs:
    • System A
    • System B
  • Rear caution: when connecting two pairs of speaker systems, total impedance must be 8 ohms or more
  • AC outlets:
    • Switched: 50W max
    • Unswitched: 150W max
  • Captive AC power cord

Specs listed are per rear-panel label and photos. Buyer should confirm correct speaker load and safe operation before use.

Features

  • Approximately 45 watts per channel
  • Sansui Pure Power receiver design
  • FM/AM stereo tuner
  • Warm Sansui dial lighting
  • Signal strength meter
  • Center tuning meter
  • FM stereo indicator
  • Phono input
  • AUX input
  • Tape monitor loop
  • Speaker A/B selection
  • Bass and treble controls
  • Loudness
  • Stereo/mono switch
  • FM muting
  • Front headphone jack
  • Front microphone input with mic mixing level

Sound

Classic Sansui sound — warm, full, smooth, and musical, with strong midrange presence and excellent everyday listening performance.

The G-4500 has enough power for most bookshelf and efficient floorstanding speakers while retaining the clean, musical Sansui character collectors look for.

Included

  • Sansui G-4500 Pure Power Stereo Receiver
  • Original woodgrain cabinet/case
  • Cove Electronics service card shown in photos

No other accessories are included unless shown or stated.

Shipping & Packing

Shipping: $145 insured ground shipping

Ground shipping only.

Shipping cost includes:

  • Carrier cost
  • Reverb Safe Shipping / insurance
  • Packing materials
  • Handling
  • Reinforced corners
  • Foam blocking
  • Careful double-boxing where appropriate

Local pickup in Newton, MA is also available.

Please Read

From Bash Vintage Audio (BVA LLC) — a highly rated Reverb seller with 4.8★ feedback across 245+ reviews, known for accurate descriptions, careful packing, and strong communication.

This is a vintage electronic item. It is fully tested and working at the time of listing, but because of age, vintage electronics may require future service, adjustment, or maintenance at any time.

Please review all photos and the YouTube demo carefully, as they are part of the description.

BVA Issue Resolution / Reverb Protection Process

If your item arrives damaged or not as described, please message me promptly with clear photos and a video showing the issue. I am happy to work toward a fair resolution.

In most cases, resolution will be handled in one of two ways:

  1. Local repair reimbursement, if approved in advance
  2. Full return and refund

Please keep all original packing materials and the box, as they may be required for a claim or return.

If a return is approved under Reverb Protection, Reverb issues the return shipping label after the claim is reviewed and approved. The seller does not generate the return label.

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This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.

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ConditionVery Good (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • G-4500
Finish
  • Silver
Categories
Year
  • Late-70s
Made In
  • Japan

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