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Kassettenrecorder ITT SL 530
Vollfunktionsfähig
Sehr guter Zustand
At €120, this looks fair to mildly good for an ITT portable cassette recorder if it’s complete and working; comparable vintage ITT portables show up more as niche collector pieces than as high-priced audio decks, and the market is usually driven more by condition than by model prestige. Without a strong recent comp set for this exact SL 530, I’d treat €120 as sensible rather than cheap, but not ambitious.
What makes it worthwhile is the classic ITT Schaub-Lorenz portability: built-in mic, DIN-era flexibility, and a genuinely fun late-’80s/early-’80s-era cassette machine for playback or field use. If it powers up, transports smoothly, and the belt hasn’t gone soft, that’s the real upside; age-related service items are the main thing to verify, especially on a unit sold as unknown condition. If it’s clean, complete, and ideally includes the power lead, €120 is a reasonable entry point.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
# ITT Audio/Hi-Fi Brand Description
ITT's presence in consumer audio stems from its mid-20th-century diversification into electronics manufacturing. Founded in 1920 as International Telephone & Telegraph by brothers Sosthenes and Hernand Behn, the company evolved from telecommunications into a sprawling conglomerate. By the late 1960s, ITT acquired the British electronics manufacturer Kolster-Brandes Limited and expanded significantly into UK domestic markets, producing televisions, audio equipment, and portable radios under the ITT and ITT KB brands through the 1970s and beyond.
ITT's audio division focused primarily on receivers, amplifiers, and tape decks positioned in the mid-market consumer segment rather than high-end audiophile territory. Models such as the 8032 receiver/amplifier and 8021 tape deck represent the brand's output during its active years in consumer electronics. The company's audio products reflected solid engineering practices typical of major electronics manufacturers of that era, though they competed alongside more specialized hi-fi brands.
Today, ITT audio equipment exists primarily in the vintage and collector market. Original units occasionally surface in secondhand channels and appeal to enthusiasts seeking period-correct 1970s–1980s electronics. While not commanding premium prices or cult status, ITT audio gear is generally regarded as competent, well-constructed equipment from a reputable industrial manufacturer rather than a dedicated audio specialist. Availability of service documentation and replacement parts remains limited, making condition and functionality key considerations for prospective buyers.
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