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Sansui 7070
Sansui 7070
MSRP: $ 520.00

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Rating
Reviewed by:

Sal Mosca

(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
October 3, 2009

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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Review 1 of 39

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
I purchased my Sansui 7070 on eBay. I always wanted Sansui just because I loved the way my Dad's Sansui 6 sounded. I took it to a guy in Temecula for servicing. He cleaned it up, replaced a few bulbs and and did some adjustments. This receiver is amazing. I just recently got into vintage. Prior to owning this unit I was buying digital equipment like Denon, Adcom, etc. - and there's nothing wrong with it. But what it would take to achieve the same sound and power as the older solid state systems would cost a fortune. The Sansui, along with my Sansui SP2000's and Bose 301's is the perfect system. If there was anything negative to say about this unit it would be the cabinet. This was the first year that they put some wood-looking laminate over the wood. What I did was peel it off carefully and then put on a coat of quality wood varnish. This receiver is now in museum condition. I couldn't be happier.


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Reviewed by:

vitalxs

(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
April 10, 2009

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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Review 2 of 39

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
I am certainly driven by all the reviews that I can't agree more with. I bought my Sansui 7070 along with Pioneer CS-99s speakers from an audiophile who was moving out of state for $200 all. This was and still is the best deal I ever had in money/satisfaction rating. Later on, I bought Pioneers HPM-100s (200W version) andf I have to say that those compare to CS-99a are weak - over exadurated lows, no mids and overexadurated highs. CS-99a are just perfect for this amp - you will be blown away by the power, clarity and balance! However, I found that powering both CS-99as and HPM-100s does yield good listening results! HPMs emphesise JBL soft low end, where CS-99as, compensate for everything else.
In any case, if I had to chose, I would go with CS-99a in a heartbeat over HPM-100s! Now, I have also Sony ES-555 reciever with Boston Acoustics 6 speakers and I have to say that in sound reproduction - ther is nothing that compares to this Sansui! I am not even mentioning that Sony went out in less then 6 mo and had to be fixed, but aside from this the raw power of the Sansiu is simply incredible and is percieved much better than Sony's ES seris amops that cost a fortune. Same goes for speakers. I think in this generation we have all being cheated with this 6 channel that, THX this - all of it is to fool us and get more money for less. This Sansui and Pioneer CS-99as are proof of it. A friend of mine told me that he had not heard anything like this combo (Sansui 7070 and Pioneer CS-99a) in less then $5K range...and I would agree with him.
I can only assume that 8080 and 9090 would sound just as good but with more power, though this amp is has more than enough power already! It literally lights up my 1500sf business office's with music effortlessly!
Just the other day I had an opportunity to comare it to 2000 Onkyo TX-DS777 (105x5 channels) and what a difference! It is simply sad that most of this generation will never find out how much they have been cheated...


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Reviewed by:
Jeroen Smink
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
February 6, 2007

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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4.50 of 5, 2.00 votes

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Review 3 of 39

Price Paid:  $70.00 from Marktplaats.nl

Summary:

This is my second 7070, had one earlier but sold it because I needed
the money. Glad I have it back because of the very nice sound qualities
and the good seventies analogue design.

Strengths:
Cristal clear sound, enough power, nice design.

Weaknesses:
Small volume knob, bad loudness switch, display lights

Similar Products Used:
Pioneer QX 949, SX 7730, Sansui G6700, AU 7900
Sony STR-DA 50 ES


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Reviewed by:
FangDango
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
January 7, 2007

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

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1.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

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Review 4 of 39

Price Paid:  $65.00 from E-Bay

Summary:
A year ago I purchased a Sansui 7070 Stereo receiver on E-Bay. This MAMOUTH produces a clear sound and rumbles the walls at home. I am very pleased with this product and back then they knew how to make a great product that will outlast the new generations of receivers. You can not kill this BEAST. It is a classy stereo piece with its wood grain cabinet and sharp looking gadgets. Never would I sell this unit, again they do not make them like this anymore. If you are looking for exceptional strong sound and quality, this is THE ONE.

Strengths:
Produces Earthquaking Power A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Weaknesses:
NONE

Similar Products Used:
NONE


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Reviewed by:

2002COPO

(AudioPhile)

Review Date
May 12, 2006

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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4.75 of 5, 4.00 votes

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Review 5 of 39

Price Paid:  $65.00 from ebay

Summary:
This is the sound i been looking for a long time.

Strengths:
Rich sound without spending alot of money

Weaknesses:
none

Similar Products Used:
H/K, DENON, ADCOM, NAD, MARANTZ, ROTEL


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