Model value guide
Sansui 9090 value
Price reference for the Sansui 9090 receiver, including conservative condition ranges, common service concerns, value drivers, and comparable listing research links.
Good working range
$980-$2,265
Based on a working, original example before location, accessories, or venue-specific payout assumptions.
Condition-adjusted values
Parts or project
Use when major functions are dead, untested, or sold strictly as-is.
$170-$395
Good working
Baseline range for a clean unit with the core functions verified.
$980-$2,265
Very good serviced
Applies when cosmetics are clean and basic service is documented.
$1,250-$2,890
Restored collector
Upper reference for documented restoration and strong presentation.
$1,695-$3,925
Sold-comps summary
The 9090 family has premium receiver demand, but unserviced DB examples are discounted when Dolby issues appear.
The checker uses conservative reference bands rather than live scraping. Final sale price can still move with location, buyer confidence, shipping risk, and whether service work is documented.
Value drivers
- Strong Sansui collector following
- Clean faceplate with working meters
- DB version value depends on Dolby board health
Common issues and restoration notes
- Dolby board channel dropouts on DB units
- Glue corrosion on boards
- Output transistor and protection circuit faults
For Sansui 9090, buyers usually discount undocumented service because dolby board channel dropouts on db units can change repair cost quickly. Keep receipts, note replaced lamps or capacitors, and photograph serial plates, controls, faceplate edges, and included accessories before listing.
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$1,800-$4,200
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$600-$1,350
Strong AU-717 prices require proof that known glue and switch issues have been addressed.