Sansui AU-919 (1979)
A high-end integrated stereo amplifier released internationally in 1979, identical to the domestic flagship AU-D907.
Overview
The Sansui AU-919 is an integrated stereo amplifier made in 1979 by Sansui Electric Co., Ltd. It was the top model for the international market that year. Only the AU-X series and the high-end separates sat above it in Sansui's global amplifier offerings. It is functionally identical to the Japanese domestic flagship, the AU-D907. That amp was the second generation of Sansui’s 07 Series, which began in 1976 with the AU-607 and AU-707. Newer models like the AU-719 showed up internationally after the AU-919, but they used older technology.
Specifications
| Production / Introduction Year | 1979 |
| Product type | INTEGRATED STEREO AMPLIFIER |
| Manufacturer | Sansui Electric Co., Ltd. |
Design
The AU-919 shares its internal design completely with the domestic AU-D907. Service documentation says that when you take apart the heat sink, the equalizer amplifier circuit may need inspection or repair. That tells you there is a dedicated equalizer amp stage in the signal path.
Context
In 1979, Sansui placed the AU-919 as its premier international integrated amplifier, above the AU-517, AU-717, and AU-719. The AU-719 came later, but it used older technology and was not a successor to the AU-919. The 07 Series began in Japan in 1976. It evolved into its second-generation flagship form with the AU-D907 and its international counterpart, the AU-919.
Market
Recapping and restoration are documented for the AU-919 in user threads on AudioKarma. These are sought-after units, and they need maintenance to get back to proper working order.
Market Value
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ SANSUI AU-919 Nov 2026 │ ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ High $2,092 Latest $1,055 │ │ Median $1,028 Trend — │ │ Low $738 Volume ~1/mo │ ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ $3,000 ┤ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ $2,014 ┤ . │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ .│ │ $700 ┤.. . │ │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────│ │ vol │██ █ █ █│ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────│ │ 2026-02 2026-05 2026-07│ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
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eBay Listings
Recently sold on eBay: $738–$2,092 (median $1,028, based on 5 completed sales, past 12 months)
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