Sansui G-9700 Pure Power DC Stereo Receiver – 200 Watts Per Channel – Legendary Vintage Hi-Fi Monster

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Massive power. Incredible engineering. The ultimate Sansui experience.

Some receivers are built to play music. Others are built to dominate an entire audio system. The Sansui G-9700 belongs firmly in the second category.

Introduced around 1979–1980, the Sansui G-9700 represents the very best of Sansui's legendary high-powered receiver engineering. Designed during an era when Japanese manufacturers were pushing the limits of amplifier performance, this receiver combines extraordinary power, sophisticated circuitry, and unmistakable vintage styling.

Delivering an incredible 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms, with both channels driven from 20Hz to 20kHz, the G-9700 has the muscle to drive demanding speakers while maintaining the control, clarity, and dynamic performance that serious audio enthusiasts demand.

At the heart of this receiver is Sansui's Pure Power DC direct-coupled amplifier design. Engineered for exceptional bandwidth, ultra-low distortion, and outstanding signal accuracy, the G-9700 was designed to reproduce music with authority and precision.

Its impressive front panel features dual 12-segment LED peak-power displays, a sophisticated quartz-locked digital tuning system, an illuminated tuning display, and the unmistakable brushed aluminum styling that defines classic Sansui equipment.

With its substantial power supply, impressive construction, and advanced features, the G-9700 is more than just a receiver. It is a statement piece from the golden age of Japanese hi-fi.

WHY YOU WANT THIS RECEIVER

• Massive amplifier power: 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms, both channels driven. Serious power for demanding speakers and large listening spaces.

• Pure Power DC technology: Advanced direct-coupled amplifier circuitry engineered for exceptional bandwidth, low distortion, and accurate music reproduction.

• Dual LED power displays: Impressive 12-segment LED peak-power meters for each channel, providing a spectacular visual display of amplifier performance.

• Quartz-locked digital tuning: Advanced AM/FM tuning technology designed for accurate, stable, and precise station reception.

• Exceptional sound control: Independent bass, midrange, and treble controls allow you to fine-tune your listening experience.

• Dual phono inputs: Connect two turntables or other compatible phono sources.

• Professional-level versatility: Microphone mixing, dual tape monitoring, tape dubbing, and preamplifier/main amplifier connections.

• Advanced FM reception: Wide/narrow FM bandwidth selection for improved tuning flexibility.

• A true collector's centerpiece: One of Sansui's most powerful and impressive receivers from its legendary late-1970s lineup.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Amplifier

• Power output: 200 watts per channel RMS

• Rated impedance: 8 ohms

• Total harmonic distortion: Less than 0.02%

• Frequency response: 5Hz–80kHz (+0.2dB, -2.0dB)

• Power amplifier response: DC–200kHz (+0dB, -3dB)

• Damping factor: 60

• Rise time: 1.4 microseconds

• Slew rate: 80 volts per microsecond

• Pure Power DC direct-coupled amplifier design

• Both channels driven from 20Hz–20kHz

Inputs

• Phono 1

• Phono 2

• AUX / Tape-AUX

• Tape 1

• Tape 2

• Microphone

Features

• AM/FM stereo tuner

• Quartz-locked digital tuning system

• Dual 12-segment LED peak-power displays

• FM wide/narrow bandwidth selector

• FM stereo/mono selection

• Dual speaker system selection

• Independent bass, midrange, and treble controls

• Tone defeat

• Loudness control

• Subsonic filter

• High filter

• Audio muting

• Microphone mixing capability

• Dual tape monitor and dubbing functions

• Pre-out / Main-in connections

• Headphone output

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Width: 22-1/16 inches

• Height: 7-15/16 inches

• Depth: 19-1/2 inches

• Net weight: 48.9 lbs (22.2 kg)

• Packed weight: 54.7 lbs (24.8 kg)

WHY BUY FROM FACTORY HI-FI?

At Factory HiFi, we appreciate equipment that was built to last and designed to reproduce music the way it deserves to be heard.

Every receiver we sell deserves attention to detail, proper testing, and the care necessary to bring classic audio equipment back to life.

The Sansui G-9700 is not just another vintage receiver. It is a legendary piece of Japanese audio engineering, combining an incredible 200 watts per channel, sophisticated Pure Power DC circuitry, advanced tuning technology, and the kind of substantial construction that made Sansui famous.

Whether you're building a serious high-end vintage stereo system, looking for an amplifier with the power to drive demanding speakers, or adding one of Sansui's most impressive receivers to your collection, the G-9700 is a receiver worth owning.

200 watts of power. Pure Power DC engineering. Legendary Sansui performance.

Factory HiFi – Bringing Great Audio Back to Life.