Audio Database

AU-10000
Commentary

A high-grade pre-main amplifier that achieves excellent dynamic characteristics by introducing the latest circuit technology, mechanism design technology and new materials.

High-performance power amplifier using parallel push-pull output stage, differential amplifier circuit with current mirror in input stage, 3-stage Darlington connection, etc.

Unique block-structured chassis layout

High-precision 7-chip equalizer with dual transistor input

Sansui's unique triple-tone control

Strong power supply section using toroidal power transformer

Low Filter / High Filter

Enhanced tape capabilities

Tone defeat switch.

Model Rating
Type Stereo pre-main amplifier
Power Amplifier Unit
Effective power 110W + 110W (Both Channel Operation, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
Total harmonic distortion factor 0.03% or Less (20 Hz to 20 kHz, Rated Output)
Frequency characteristic 5 Hz ~ 100 kHz (+ 0 -1.5 dB, 1W)
Signal-to-noise ratio 115 dB or more (IHF)
Residual noise 200 μ V (8 Ω)
<Pre-part>
Phono input sensitivity 2, 4, 8 mV (30, 50, 100k Ω)
Phono maximum allowable input 1000 mV (input sensitivity 8 mV)
RIAA deviation ± 0.2 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Signal-to-noise ratio 75 dB or more (Phono)
90 dB or more (AUX)
Total harmonic distortion factor 0.01% or Less (20 Hz ~ 20 kHz, at 1 V Output)
Channel separation 60 dB or more (Phono, AUX)
<General>
External dimensions Width 460x Height 176x Depth 407 mm
Weight 19.2kg