I bought one new around 1971. During the first 30 years, I powered it off between uses and found that I needed to jiggle the pots and toggles every few months and spray cleaner solution to keep them free of static. Since then I've left the amp powered up continuously and the warm, dry air keeps the system in top shape. Might cost a few cents per year extra in electricity, but the amp seems happier and has needed no repairs.
@mikeybe2654
Жыл бұрын
Is it still going strong? I’ve been toying with the same idea of just leaving these old girls on and warm
@anthonyhfe6450
2 жыл бұрын
Bought one a couple of years ago to add to my collection, and to enjoy. Still cannot believe how little I paid for it. I guess it is not considered by many as a serious player due to its moderate power output. But they would be wrong friends. I certainly expected it to sound good, owning a number of highly praised 'suis such as the 331, 881, 7070, and 6060 receivers. The AU-555A is a gem. Its sound is so clear, and the quality of the potentiometers and switches is top notch. I've actually purchased parts (electrolytic capacitors, rectifier diodes, resistors) to restore/upgrade the power supply but I'm on the fence about doing it because I'm happy with its sound, and it's only original once folks. The engineer in me says "Replace the capacitors, they are fifty years old.". My ears say: "Leave it alone for now as it sounds amazing." I'm sure giving the power supply a little TLC would only improve its tonal qualities though. This amp is the "just right" size. Not too small and not too big. I use mine in my bedroom at present. You can listen to this for hours and it never disappoints. So if you are looking for an integrated, solid state amp from the early '70s, the AU-555A is the sweet spot. Great video good buddy. Saying hi from Long Island, New York to our good friends down under. Cheers 🍻 mate !
@christophernoto
5 жыл бұрын
Bought mine as a dealer demo in 1972. Still have it. Still love it.
@AMT88
7 жыл бұрын
I grew up with this amp! I picked it up at a pawn shop. One channel was not working. I popped the top and put in a new fuse.(the shop actually had one on hand) After I fixed it, they still gave me a discounted price. :-) Hell, I fixed it. I don't remember the price. It was my workhorse for many years until the pots got worn out and the switches started to fail, one-by-one. LOVED IT!!! However, I didn't listen to Disco, mostly RUSH, YES, Van Halen, Aerosmith, Queen, and many other Rock Bands. Thanks for sharing this trip down memory lane. Seriously, DISCO????
@davidday866
8 жыл бұрын
Nice review. It makes me even happier now to know I saved a great piece of kit from being dumped in a skip. An old friend brought one of these and a radio and some speakers from the US to ireland. It played music all day 7 days a week in a nursing home and was being dumped when the place closed. It's my first amp to own and my last. The sound is incredible even with crappy MP3 files
@samharper1997
9 жыл бұрын
A timeless piece. Necessary for any serious audiophile.
@justinwynn7299
6 жыл бұрын
Incredible that we used this amp to power our mobile disco in 1975 - only 25 watts per channel! We had very efficient 12" Philips full-range speakers. Large parties and college dances. It served us well.
@hakefjord
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I just made a bid in sweden for one of this amplifiers. right now i play on a modern Pioneer A-509R. I don´t know, but recomendation took me to a new bid on the Sansui. Thanks from Sweden
@Tasi78
2 жыл бұрын
Have you won the auction?😋
@kaisermark3462
6 жыл бұрын
I still got this outstanding Integrated Amplifier from Sansuis early ones series with the pairing TU-666 round dial tuner (JDM). I had this compared to my Sansui AU-7500 and AU-8500. While this model sounds amazing, I preferred the balance sonic qualities of AU-7500 and 8500.
@Mickimoss
2 жыл бұрын
I have this amp but I moved it to an office I no longer use but still have the building, now I am still looking for it, hope nobody steal it. It sounds really good especially the high and the mid, the bass is not that powerful since it's a low power amp.
@uncompresstheknowledge8100
8 жыл бұрын
I had one of these as a kid, with a yamaha record deck and woofdale speakers, it sounded fantastic, it would be wonderful to hear it again to see if it was as good as i remember or have we moved on. ? not by as much as you'd think, maybe
@jameshopkins7333
2 жыл бұрын
One for sale nearby with a turntable you talked me into it!
@paulsteven4551
7 жыл бұрын
My dad had this. In absolute mint condition. Silly old bugger threw in the trash last year. I stopped him throwing out his custom made speakers only because he could not pick them up.
@axedog1395
6 жыл бұрын
i took it out of your trash.....thanks.
@dougodyssey50
5 жыл бұрын
I miss mine. I used it with Kenwood KL333 speakers. Play Refugee by Tom Petty. It knocks down walls!
@gerritdeheij
3 жыл бұрын
I have the same ,the only problems : they have small loudspekers entrees
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