Sansui TU-X1... Broadcast Reference Excellence!

Sansui TU tuners have always stressed accurate reception of radio signals and their proper reproduction of sound waves as well. One way of looking at a Hi-Fi tuner - our way - is to see it as much, much more than a mere radio receiver.

Since same era Sansui DC Hi-Fi amps have the ability to reproduce a frequency range of from zero Hz (DC) to as high as 500,000Hz without straining, the audio company designed the new TU-X1 to provide comparable improvements in Hi-Fi behavior

The TU-X1 was dubbed the "Supertuner" with justification. It delivers accurate reception and superior amplification specifications on a level with Sansui's best AU integrated amplifiers. Such factors as slew rate, rise time and TIM (factors only recently discussed in relation to our amplifiers and never before mentioned in any tuners) have been improved for better transient response. Steady-state response, too is more impressive in the TU-X1. Examples: The slew rate of the FM stereo MPX driver amps is a fantastic 200V/u Sec. Total harmonic distortion is a mere 0.02%, and the signal-to-noise ratio an excellent 86dB.

Much of the circuitry in the TU -X1 was so new and so effective that Sansui applied for patents on it. Also new and effective is the fact that the FM and AM sections are independent from input to output, integrated into one sturdy chassis for convenience.

It you have been impressed with the widened dynamic range, lower noise and virtually unlimited frequency response available from direct-to-disc recordings and the best of the latest digital tape systems, wait till you hear what this TU-X1 has to offer in strictly high fidelity performance. It joins the ranks of the very finest products from Sansui, where its all Hi-Fi all the time... 

The first thing you notice when the Sansui is fired up is its complete lack of radio hiss or any other grunge. With its 3 black LC filter blocks and one Murata “SAW” filter (“Surface Acoustic Filter”) the filtering is absolutely amazing; the sound seems to come out of a black hole. Also the power supply is well shielded to stop any electrical interference affecting the internal components.

The TU-X1 is a very sensitive tuner with its 7-gang tuning capacitors, and will pull in stations very easily. The TU-X1’s sound stage is massive with a very dynamic three dimentional sound. It has excellent separation, with very good front to back imaging. The sound is very forward of the speakers. The tone is very rich with a stunning top and bottom end extension. It has a very engaging sound that can really capture the emotion of music, making it very hard to pull yourself away from. Bass is very big, something the other two tuners lacked big-time. The treble seems very balanced and natural with no brightness what so ever. If all that can sink in for a moment... we are talking about a TUNER and as compared to other hi-end tuners, this sounds different, better, more complete and without question, more high fidelity. 

Specifications

Type: Mono/Stereo Tuner

Tuning Bands: FM, MW

Tuning Scale: Analogue

FM Tuning Range: 88 to 108 MHz

MW Tuning Range: 530 to 1600 kHz

Sensitivity: 1.5uV (FM)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 83dB (FM), 65dB (MW)

Distortion: 0.05% (FM), 0.2% (MW)

Selectivity: 80dB (FM), 35dB (MW)

Frequency response: 20Hz to 15kHz (FM), 40Hz to 70kHz (MW)

Output: 1200mV

Semiconductors: 81 x transistors, 47 x diodes, 6 x FET, 19 x IC

Dimensions: 480 x 197 x 450mm

Weight: 16.2kg

This TU-X1 has been fully tested, calibrated and said, by our tech who has seen and experienced about every "better" tuner on the planet, to be one of the VERY best he's ever encountered. He's enjoyed 50+ years in fine audio so that tells us this guy is special. Just the slightest signs of use, this tuner is in exceptional condition front to back. A total winner and a spectacular addition for your classic system.

Sansui TU-X1 Reference Supertuner: $1899.00 plus sales tax and shipping when applicable