Sansui 8080DB Value & Price History
As of 2026-10-06, a Sansui 8080DB has a market value at around $29; restored examples average $2,699, parts units around $175. Based on 100 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is down 44% over the last 60 days ($1,725 → $960).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | $1,725 | $2,499 | — |
| 2026-08-26 | $1,558.12 | $2,469 | — |
| 2026-08-30 | $1,450 | $2,374.05 | $25 |
| 2026-09-03 | $1,175 | $2,469 | $25 |
| 2026-09-07 | $1,175 | $2,469 | $27 |
| 2026-09-11 | $1,149 | $2,699 | $29 |
| 2026-09-15 | $1,137 | $2,699 | $29 |
| 2026-09-19 | $1,288 | $2,699 | $29 |
| 2026-09-23 | $1,200 | $2,699 | $29 |
| 2026-09-27 | — | $2,699 | $27 |
| 2026-10-01 | — | $2,699 | $29 |
| 2026-10-05 | — | $2,699 | $29 |
| 2026-10-06 | — | $2,699 | $29 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1975–1978 |
| Power output | 80 wpc (8 ohms) |
| Type | Receiver |
| Brand | Sansui |
| Original MSRP | 650 (1975) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$3,800 today |
| Market value (sold) | $29 |
| Restored value | $2,699 |
Buying notes
85-watt Sansui receiver with DB (Dolby B) noise reduction for tape playback. Same quality as the 8080 but with added tape circuitry. Recap $230-350. Check both channels and DC offset. The DB suffix adds minor value for tape users.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Sansui 8080DB. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Sansui 8080DB dial lamp kit on eBay →
- Sansui 8080DB capacitor recap kit on eBay →
- Fuses for the Sansui 8080DB 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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Comparable models
- Sansui G-6000 $19
- Sansui 1000A $26
- Sansui 7070 $23
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