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We originally started out just restoring the QRX9001/etc. series, but over the years we have been asked to restore most everything that Sansui has made before about 1980. At this point we have restored hundreds of Sansuis, and we know them, inside and out. We do about 150 restorations a year.
There are a lot of techs out there that don’t want to do restorations. They particularly don’t want to do recapping, I think mainly because they make mistakes and then have a whole new problem to troubleshoot. It’s a shame, because repairing an old piece of stereo gear without doing a recap/restore just means that more problems will appear soon. In addition to the repair, many parts should be replaced.
All these old Sansuis are almost 40 years old or more now. We don’t do repairs per se because with electronics this old, the customer will have another problem within a few months to a year, and it’s very upsetting when that happens, after paying shipping, and repair costs. It’s usually only a bit more to restore the whole thing, which is much better in the long run.
The thing about doing a restoration, is this… we don’t trouble shoot whatever is wrong with your Sansui, which can take hours to find the specific problem. We just jump in and first recap and then do all the other replacements, repairs and fixes we have learned for each model over the years. When we’re done with all that, 85% of the time, the original problem has just disappeared. So… we didn’t rack up a whole bunch of hours trying to find the problem, we spent that time instead renewing your unit, giving it a new lease on life. We expect, and our customers seem to be getting, many more years of like new performance.
We know what we’re doing, when it comes to these classic Sansuis. And we really do what we say we do, unlike a lot of shops that give you some song and dance and really don’t change out ALL the caps. Here’s our proof…
Reviews From Happy Customers
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Holy cow. I had no idea my Sansui AU-20000 could sound so damn good. I came within a hairs width of selling this beautiful integrated amp, but I was talked out of it by a close friend and fellow audiophile who recommended Vintage Stereo Restorations to restore it to better than new. The fee and four-month wait time was worth every penny, and then some. You basically turned a Volkswagen Bug into a Bugatti. I honestly can’t thank the technician enough for restoring my Sansui to better than new sound quality/operating condition. Please let me know when you’re considering retirement so that I can talk you out of it. The music industry and consumers desperately need technicians like you for keeping our gear in exceptional condition. Cheers, John Siri PS. I’m my opinion, all of the reviews on this shop are very conservative when you factor in the results. I personally delivered my Sansui to them from Portland. A four hour round trip followed by a four month wait provides you with a vastly improved component that will last another 40 years. What more could you ask?
John
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Vintage Stereo Restorations performed magic on my Sansui 990db. Complete restoration, diff mod, LED upgrade and banana plugs for the speakers. I’ve had this Sansui for years and it sounds better than when I bought it! Absolutely excellent!
Pat S.
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I took my AU20,000 and the matching TU9900 tuner to Justin and crew in 2022. Both sound amazing. I took a 6 hour drive to avoid shipping. The shop is eye candy for a Sansui fan. The level of knowledge about Is Sansui’s is the highest I’ve ever seen. I’m writing this 2 1/2 years after I picked them up and they still sound fantastic. If you want a quality job done on your Sansui I can’t say enough good things about these guys. You need to be patient though, they are a small shop….and excellence takes time
Dan C.
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We recently had our Sansui 2000A restored by Vintage Stereo Restorations. It’s become a bit of a family heirloom as my father-in-law bought it back in ’71 and it’s now getting daily use in our house. It’s been the anchor of our dining room/kitchen music system for a few years until the left channel completely dropped out recently. It suffered severely crusty pots, a radio tuning wheel that slipped instead of moving the needle, a broken speaker selector switch, and other internal troubles. Vintage Stereo Restorations did a wonderful job of restoring our beloved heirloom. Everything works very smoothly now. All of the pots now spin smoothly w/o static or signal loss, the tuner tracks tight and accurate, and they repaired/replaced the speaker selector switch. We also had them recap the unit. Not only did they breathe a fresh breath of service life back into the mechanical side of the amp but they also cleaned it spectacularly. It came back to us lovingly cared for and in the best condition it’s been in since it’s been in our possession. I’m very grateful they were able to service our little Sansui jewel and would recommend anyone in need of Sansui service to reach out to them. They know their Sansui’s and it shows.
Shane W.
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Amazing quality and customer care. The techs from Vintage Stereo helped me restore my old Sansui amplifier AU-317. They did a fabulous job and went the extra mile to improve the gain from the phono pre amp. Not only do I get to enjoy listening to high-quality Sansui sound you also helped me reconnect to my childhood memories when living with my dad back in 1978 who had the exact same model. Can’t thank you enough! Will definitely use you again.
Nils H.
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A small operation but very high quality repairs on exotic equipment. They fixed my Sansui AU20000 Integrated Amplifier. I have had one disappointment after another since 1985 trying to get that beast fixed. I couldn’t believe it when the guys said “SURE”. And then they did it. I almost cried. I bought it in Germany in 1978. Its been my baby. I’ve hauled that thing around everywhere, even though it didn’t work and was a 75lb paperweight. They just don’t make them that way anymore. Noow, it sounds as good as new… maybe better. Call these guys…see what they can do for your old electronic components.
Charles A.
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This place is awesome and do terrific work!!
Ray W.
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I sent them a Sansui 9090db to have it serviced. Be patient but the results are well worth the wait. I was very pleased with the results. The cost is reasonable considering the amount of work that goes into refurbishing a vintage stereo. Steve in Birmingham, AL
Steve B.