| Max. RMS Power into 8 Ohms per channel | 90 Watt |
| Total harmonic distortion at rated output | 0.008% |
| Slew Rate | +/- 200V/micro sec. |
| Rise time | 0.5 micro sec. |
| Phono inputs | 3 |
| Line level inputs | 2 |
| Number of tape loops | 2 |
| Phono equaliser | Yes: MM & MC |
| Headphone output | Yes, front mounted socket |
| Power consumption | 465 Watt |
| Width x Height x Depth (cm) | 43.0 x 16.8 x 42.8 |
| Weight (Kg) | 21.1 |
| When manufactured | 1979 - 1981 |
| UK new price | £400 (in 1979) |
| eBay price guide (full working order and in good condition) | £175 - £275 |
| ClassicHiFi.info Rating |  |
| Rarity (in UK) |  |
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The Sansui AU-819 was second only to the AU-919 in Sansui's line up of 1979. In terms of circuit design and performance it is closer to the AU-919 than the AU-719. Like the 919 and unlike the lower-end models this amplifier has a "Jump" switch (to bypass the tone controls and the loudness switch, balence control and filters) in addidtion to a tone defeat switch. It also, very usefully, has a built-in high quality moving coil head amp. The AU-819 has three turntable inputs (you never see that on modern amps!!!).  Image attribution: Sansui sales brochure The AU-819 is a very rare beast (virtually extinct in the UK) but you do see them occasionally on eBay Germany (www.ebay.de) and eBay USA (www.eBay.com). The sound quality would be best described as powerful, smooth, very natural and slightly warm while still providing plenty of punch and detail. Like many 1970's Japanese amplifiers, the presentation is slightly laid back compared to more modern amps such as those from Audiolab/TAG MacLaren or Naim but it sounds very musical and is unfatiging to listen to for long periods.
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