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SABA Freiburg Automatic 3D Röhrenradio
Originales SABA Freiburg Automatic 3D Röhrenradio aus den 1950er Jahren.
Optisch in gutem Zustand mit originalem Holzgehäuse. Alle Knöpfe und Tasten sind vorhanden. Ideal für Sammler oder zur Restaurierung.
Preis: 350€ VB
Privatverkauf, keine Garantie oder Rücknahme.
On the used market, €350 for this tuner is ambitious against your database anchor: it sits well above the €273 75th percentile, with a median at €201 and a 25th percentile at €128. That means it’s priced above the typical band, so I’d only consider it if this specific unit has unusually strong cosmetic presentation, recent servicing, or a notably complete original setup.
The Freiburg 7 is a respected vintage tuner, and that’s the appeal: these SABA pieces are admired for their build quality, strong FM performance, and classic German hi-fi character. If the dial, lamps, switches, and tuning are all healthy, it can be a very enjoyable buy for a collector or a matching vintage system, but at this price I’d want proof of proper operation and no drift, crackle, or weak reception.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
# 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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