SANSUI AU-10000
¥ 148,000 (around 1977)
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 |