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Heathkit SB-200 Linear Amplifier aus Nachlass. Gerät stammt aus langjährigem Besitz eines Funkamateurs. Innen sauber, vollständig und mit beiden Röhren bestückt. Aufgrund fehlender Prüfmöglichkeit ausdrücklich als ungeprüft verkauft. Nur Abholung.
This is an older classic, so timing matters mostly because clean, unmolested examples are getting harder to find; at €850, this looks ambitious versus the usual used range, which appears to sit roughly around €280–€420 for good examples, with stronger pieces sometimes higher depending on condition and revisions. Against that market, €850 is not a bargain price unless it’s exceptionally restored, freshly serviced, and fully documented.
What makes it worth considering is the SB-200’s reputation as a sturdy, high-output 80–10 m linear with a pair of 572B/TL-160 tubes and solid “watt-per-euro” appeal when properly sorted. If this one is truly excellent, with a healthy power supply, strong tubes, and no hidden corrosion or drift, it can still be a satisfying buy for a serious station build—but at this level I’d want proof of recent service, output checks, and any included accessories or original parts to justify the premium.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Heathkit traces its origins to 1911 in the United States, when Edward Bayard Heath founded an aircraft company in Chicago after acquiring the Bates Aeroplane Co. Renamed E.B. Heath Aerial Vehicle Co., it pioneered kit-built planes like the 1926 Heath Parasol. Following Heath's death in a 1931 test flight, Howard Anthony acquired the bankrupt firm in 1935, shifting focus to aircraft accessories in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Post-World War II, Anthony pivoted to electronics in 1947 with surplus parts, launching the iconic O-1 oscilloscope kit for $50—a bestseller that birthed the Heathkit brand and its DIY ethos.
In hi-fi audio, Heathkit earned acclaim for tunable amplifiers, integrated receivers, preamplifiers, tuners, and speaker systems, all sold as meticulous assembly kits from the 1950s through the 1970s. Standouts included the AA-151 and A-7E power amps, known for their robust tube and solid-state designs, alongside full stereo systems like the AR-15 receiver. The brand expanded into test gear and amateur radio but prioritized high-fidelity components for home enthusiasts.
Heathkit occupied a mid-tier market niche, delivering exceptional value through user-assembled kits that rivaled factory-built rivals at half the cost. Prized for reliability, customization, and warm sound signatures, these vintage pieces command collector status today among audiophiles restoring "kit-built" icons. Though production ceased in the 1980s after Zenith's acquisition, Heathkit's legacy endures as a cornerstone of DIY hi-fi heritage.
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