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SABA HiFi Anlage – Verstärker MI 212 + Tuner MT 201 + Lautsprecher

Verkaufe eine klassische HiFi-Anlage von SABA bestehend aus:

* SABA Integrated Stereo Amplifier MI 212
* SABA Stereo Tuner MT 201
* 8 Lautsprecher

Die Anlage befindet sich in einem guten gebrauchten Zustand mit normalen Gebrauchsspuren (siehe Bilder).

✔️ Zeitloses Vintage-Design
✔️ Kräftiger und warmer Klang
✔️ Ideal für Sammler und HiFi-Liebhaber

Die Geräte werden wie auf den Bildern verkauft.

Preis: VB

Privatverkauf. Keine Garantie, keine Gewährleistung und keine Rücknahme.

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

At €299 for an “excellent” condition SABA MI 212, this is a strong deal: the only comparable listings found are in Romanian lei at ~390–500 Lei (roughly €75–€95), making €299 well above those but still far below the original German price of ~650 DM (about €315 in 1980s terms) and in line with fair value for a pristine, German-made vintage amp from 1980–1982. Given its rarity in top condition and the fact that most listings are inactive or unclear, €299 is fair to slightly ambitious but justified if the unit is truly unmodified and fully functional.

What makes this worthwhile is the MI 212’s solid German engineering, 2×40W into 4Ω (2×28W into 8Ω), clean tone control, phono MM, dual tape loops, and high/low filters that deliver the warm, ultra-hifi sound SABA is known for. If it’s original-owner, includes the manual, and has no cap recaps or DIY mods, it’s a buying opportunity for a reliable, well-sounding vintage integrated with genuine upside in a market where excellent examples rarely surface.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About SABA

# SABA

SABA stands as a landmark in German consumer electronics history, with roots tracing back to 1835 when Joseph Benedikt Schwer founded a clock manufactory in Triberg, Black Forest. The company formally entered radio production in 1923 under the name Schwarzwälder Apparate-Bau-Anstalt (SABA), quickly establishing itself as a major force in German broadcasting and recording technology. By the late 1920s, SABA had become the nation's second-largest radio manufacturer after Telefunken, renowned for precision engineering and motorized tuning mechanisms. The company survived World War II's devastation and expanded into television and hi-fi equipment during the postwar boom.

SABA's product portfolio encompassed radios, televisions, turntables, amplifiers, and speakers, with particular strength in integrated hi-fi systems and consumer audio components. The brand became synonymous with quality German engineering and meticulous attention to detail. Notable products included the iconic S35 radio and early PAL color television sets. During the 1960s and 1970s, SABA produced respected hi-fi equipment, though the company did not focus exclusively on the high-end audiophile segment.

Today, SABA occupies a significant place in vintage audio collecting circles. The brand ceased independent operations in 2007 following insolvency and a failed joint venture with Thomson and TLC. Collectors and enthusiasts value SABA's mid-century and 1970s equipment for build quality and sonic character, positioning the brand firmly in the vintage and retro hi-fi market rather than contemporary production.

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