Sansui AU-717 Value & Price History
As of 2026-09-22, a Sansui AU-717 has a market value at around $69; restored examples average $1,437, parts units around $108. Based on 45 estimated sales.
Is a parts unit worth buying?
The $108 parts price is $891 less than the $999 working asking price — a 89% gap. Whether that gap covers the cost of repair depends on what's wrong.
What "for parts" usually means for a amplifier: Integrated amplifiers listed for parts commonly have one dead channel, blown output stage, or failed power supply caps. Sometimes it's as simple as a bad speaker relay.
When it pencils out: Output stage repair runs $100–300 depending on whether replacements for the output transistors exist. A full service is $200–400. The $891 gap here makes repair financially reasonable if the amp is confirmed repairable.
When to walk away: An amp with a blown transformer or no available output transistor replacements is a parts donor, not a restoration candidate. Ask the seller what failed and whether any repair was attempted.
DIY vs shop: Speaker relay cleaning and fuse replacement are accessible DIY tasks. Anything touching the output stage needs a proper bench setup. Full repair cost context: what vintage stereo repair actually costs.
Price history
Asking median is roughly flat over the last 46 days ($999 → $999).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | $999 | $1,299 | — |
| 2026-08-25 | $999 | $1,149 | — |
| 2026-08-28 | $1,250 | $1,299 | — |
| 2026-08-31 | $1,250 | $1,299 | $69 |
| 2026-09-03 | $1,250 | $1,299 | $69 |
| 2026-09-06 | $1,250 | $1,299 | $69 |
| 2026-09-09 | $1,250 | $1,299 | $69 |
| 2026-09-12 | $1,250 | $1,299 | $69 |
| 2026-09-15 | $999 | $1,299 | $69 |
| 2026-09-18 | $999 | $1,299 | $69 |
| 2026-09-21 | $999 | $1,437 | $69 |
| 2026-09-22 | $999 | $1,437 | $69 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1977–1979 |
| Power output | 85 wpc (8 ohms) |
| Type | Amplifier |
| Brand | Sansui |
| Original MSRP | 550 (1977) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$2,800 today |
| Market value (sold) | $69 |
| Currently listed (asking) | $999 |
| Restored value | $1,437 |
| Value vs MSRP | +82% |
Buying notes
Sansui integrated amplifier at 85 watts, sometimes encountered as part of receiver discussions. DC-coupled design; check DC offset before connecting speakers. Recap runs $250-380. High build quality; the output stage is conservative and responds well to service.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Sansui AU-717. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Sansui AU-717 capacitor recap kit on eBay →
- Sansui AU-717 replacement knobs on eBay →
- Fuses for the Sansui AU-717 on eBay →
- DeoxIT D5 — cleans oxidized contacts, quiets scratchy pots on Amazon →
- Multimeter — check DC offset before connecting speakers on Amazon →
- Speaker wire on Amazon →
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