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Sansui 5000 Vintage Stereo Receiver – 55 WPC

Name: Sansui 5000 Vintage Stereo Receiver – 55 WPC
Brand: Sansui
SKU: 11212
Price: 1195.00 CAD
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Sansui 5000 AM/FM Stereo Receiver – Original 1967-1969 Model, Fully Serviced (Level 1), Stunning Custom Ottawa Valley Cherry Wood Cabinet

Own a piece of vintage audio history—the legendary original Sansui 5000, the first flagship receiver from Sansui’s golden age of high fidelity (1967-1969). This exceptional example has been fully serviced to our Level 1 standard and showcases a stunning custom Ottawa Valley cherry wood wraparound cabinet—transforming this already iconic receiver into a genuine showpiece worthy of the finest listening rooms.

The Original Sansui 5000 – A Collector’s Icon:
Introduced in 1967, the original Sansui 5000 (not the later 5000A or 5000X variants) was Sansui’s groundbreaking flagship receiver—a no-compromise design built for serious audiophiles who demanded both power and refinement. As the first model in the legendary 5000 series, this receiver holds special significance among collectors and represents the pinnacle of late-1960s solid-state receiver engineering.

With 55 watts per channel into 8Ω (75W into 4Ω), this receiver delivers authoritative, muscular sound with the warm, musical character that defines vintage Sansui engineering. The original 5000’s shorter production run (1967-1969) makes it rarer and more collectible than its successors, commanding premium prices in today’s vintage audio market.

The 5000 features a FET and IC front-end tuner with exceptional FM sensitivity (1.8µV) and selectivity, capable of pulling in distant stations with clarity that rivals or exceeds modern digital tuners. The amplifier section employs 52 transistors, 3 FETs, 4 ICs, and 33 diodes—sophisticated discrete circuitry that delivers wide bandwidth (15Hz–30kHz), low distortion (0.8% THD), and a damping factor of 50 for tight, controlled bass.

Reviewers and long-term owners consistently describe the 5000 as a “tank,” “military-grade sound system hardware,” delivering “warm, rich sound,” “pure clarity,” and “zero receiver hiss.” One owner notes: “This thing kicks butt! A solid, well-built receiver that does everything right… The tuner section alone is to die for.”

Radique Audio Level 1 Service Completed:
This Sansui 5000 has undergone our comprehensive Level 1 service protocol, restoring reliable operation and exceptional performance:

✅ Thorough testing of all inputs, outputs, and controls (phono, tape, aux, tuner, speaker outputs)
✅ Deep cleaning and deoxidation of all potentiometers and switches (smooth, noise-free operation)
✅ All blown lamps replaced (full dial illumination restored)
✅ Power supply wiring and connectors inspected and cleaned—checking for oxidation, overheating, or physical deterioration
✅ Comprehensive post-service testing across all functions (amp, tuner, tone controls, tape loops verified)

Every control operates smoothly, every input delivers clean signal, and the tuner locks onto stations with precision. This receiver is turnkey ready—plug in, tune in, and enjoy legendary Sansui sound.

Custom Ottawa Valley Cherry Wood Cabinet:
What truly sets this unit apart is the gorgeous custom Ottawa Valley cherry wood wraparound cabinet, expertly crafted with solid cherry wood veneer over heavy MDF construction. This combination provides the rich, warm beauty of genuine cherry wood while offering superior dimensional stability—resisting warping, cracking, and splitting from heat expansion and contraction that can affect solid wood cabinets over time.

The natural grain and warm tones of Ottawa Valley cherry complement the brushed aluminum and black faceplate beautifully, creating a visual centerpiece that commands attention in any listening room. The craftsmanship is impeccable, the fit precise, and the cabinet’s robust construction ensures it will maintain its beauty for decades.

Original Sansui wood cases are increasingly rare and expensive (originally retailing for 115-125 DM surcharge in 1967)—but this custom cherry veneer cabinet matches or exceeds factory quality in both aesthetics and long-term durability. The heavy MDF core provides excellent acoustic damping while the cherry veneer delivers the timeless elegance of natural hardwood.

Features & Connectivity:
Three pairs of speaker outputs (A/B/C switching for multiple zones)

Two phono inputs (MM, 2.5mV sensitivity, 65dB S/N)

Auxiliary input for CD players, streamers, or other sources

Two tape monitor loops with front-panel quarter-inch jacks for convenient recording

FM/AM tuner with exceptional sensitivity and selectivity

Independent bass and treble controls for left and right channels

Loudness, high-cut filter, low-cut filter for flexible tonal shaping

FM muting, mono/stereo, reverse switches for tuner control

Headphone output (6.3mm jack)

Tape monitor switches for seamless recording/playback

Specifications:
Model: Sansui 5000 (original 1967-1969 variant)

Power Output: 55W/ch (8Ω) / 75W/ch (4Ω)

Frequency Response: 15Hz–30kHz (+0dB/-1dB)

Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.8%

Damping Factor: 50 (at 8Ω)

Input Sensitivity: 2.5mV (MM phono), 150mV (line)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 65dB (phono), 70dB (line)

Tuner Sensitivity: FM 1.8µV, AM 15µV

FM Tuner S/N: 75dB (mono), 66dB (stereo)

Channel Separation: 45dB (1kHz)

Speaker Load: 4–16Ω

Dimensions (with custom cabinet and feet): 19″ W × 16″ D × 7.25″ H

Weight: 42.5 lbs (19.3 kg)

Year: 1967–1969

Made in: Japan

Original Retail: ~2,125 DM (approximately $400-450 USD, 1967)

Radique Audio Warranty & Trade-Back Policy:
This Sansui 5000 includes our Bumper to Bumper Warranty and Perpetual Trade-Back Policy—providing peace of mind and long-term value protection that you won’t find from private sellers or auction sites. Buy with confidence knowing Radique Audio stands behind every component we sell.

Summary:
The original Sansui 5000 with custom Ottawa Valley cherry cabinet represents vintage audio at its finest—legendary engineering, meticulous service, and stunning aesthetics converging in a single, museum-quality receiver. As the first and most collectible model in the iconic 5000 series, this is an opportunity for collectors, audiophiles, or anyone seeking a statement piece that sounds as incredible as it looks.

Radique Audio List Price: $1,195 CAD – reflecting Level 1 service, custom cherry cabinet, Bumper to Bumper Warranty, Perpetual Trade-Back Policy, and exceptional original Sansui 5000 pedigree.

Additional information

Weight	46 lbs
Dimensions	20 × 23 × 11.25 in

About brand

Sansui at Radique

We service Sansui, too. Bring us your own Sansui receivers, amplifiers, tuners, cassette decks and turntables for repair, servicing or restoration (solid-state gear; we don't take in tube equipment), with a 90-day warranty on the work. See our Audio Service page

Sansui was founded in Tokyo by Kosaku Kikuchi, who began making transformers in 1944 and incorporated Sansui Electric in 1947. We carry Sansui stereo receivers, integrated amplifiers, tuners, equalizers and cassette decks. We've had more than 40 Sansui listings so far. Every used Sansui here is inspected, tested and serviced as required, then photographed in-house and covered by our Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and Perpetual Trade-Back Program. Don't see the model you want? Tell us on First Dibs and we'll email you when one arrives.

Sansui models we've sold more than once include the RG-700 and SE-1000 equalizers.

The Sansui story, 1947 to today

Kosaku Kikuchi started making transformers in Tokyo in 1944 and founded Sansui Electric in 1947. Amplifier kits and finished amplifiers followed from 1954, tube receivers from 1956, and the AU-111 tube integrated amplifier in 1965.

The golden age. Solid-state amplifiers such as the AU-555 arrived in the late 1960s. In the 1970s Sansui made QS four-channel receivers and big stereo receivers such as the 9090DB, and from 1978 DC amplifiers such as the AU-717 and AU-919 and the G-series receivers.

New owners. In 1989 Polly Peck of London took control of Sansui. In the 1990s a controlling interest passed to the Semi-Tech group of James Ting, a Canadian businessman whose electronics company was based in Markham, Ontario, and Grande Holdings of Hong Kong took over in 1999.

After the original company. Production wound down in the early 2000s, and Sansui filed for court rehabilitation in 2012 and went bankrupt in 2014. Products sold under the Sansui name since then are made by licensees in different countries, not by the original company.

Which Sansui is which?

Tube era (1950s to 1960s): kits and amplifiers such as the AU-111 of 1965.

1970s receivers: such as the 8080 and 9090DB, the 1976 "No. 1 Line" from the 221 to the 881, and the QRX four-channel receivers.

Integrated amplifiers: the AU-555 of the late 1960s, the AU-x07 and AU-x17 families from 1978 such as the AU-717, the AU-919, budget A-series models, and the AU-α907i of 1987.

G-series receivers (1978 to 1980): from the G-2000 to the G-33000, with quartz-locked digital tuning on the later G-x700 models.

Tuners and equalizers: such as the TU-9900 and T-510 tuners, the SE-9 and SE-1000 equalizers, and the RG-700 and RG-707.

Cassette decks: SC, D and D-X series decks.

Buying used Sansui: what to check

Fuse resistors. A technician who restored a 9090DB for Sound & Vision called replacing the fusible resistors on the driver board the number one job, and restorers find fuse resistors gone high in value on other models.

Capacitors and glue. TONE Audio says AU-717s will probably need most of their capacitors replaced, and that the glue used at the factory has become corrosive and should be removed. Ask for proof of any recap.

No relay click. If the protection relay doesn't click in, an output may have DC on it, which often means failed output transistors.

Controls and lamps. Scratchy volume and balance controls need cleaning, and dial lamps are often converted to LED.

Later products. Goods sold as Sansui since the early 2000s were made by licensees, so don't expect vintage Sansui engineering in them.

Everything we list is inspected, tested and serviced as required here, and comes with our warranty.