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SABA Stereo Compact 963 – Vintage Anlage mit PE 3044 Plattenspieler (Funktioniert)
Verkaufe eine vintage Kompaktanlage SABA Stereo Compact 963 aus den 70ern.
Zustand: Das Gerät funktioniert (Radio / Plattenspieler PE 3044 läuft).
Mangel: Der linke Lautstärkeregler (Schieberegler) ist lose/eingedrückt und müsste repariert bzw. wieder befestigt werden. Für Bastler sicherlich schnell erledigt.
Optik: Guter optischer Zustand mit normalen Gebrauchsspuren.
*Privatverkauf, keine Garantie oder Rücknahme.
*Nur Abholung.
This is a buyer’s market for this category right now: at €50, the asking price sits well below the €71 25th percentile and far under the €99 median, so it reads as a strong bargain rather than a merely fair deal. For a vintage SABA all-in-one, that leaves plenty of room for service costs and still keeps the purchase attractive.
The upside here is the classic appeal: a compact German-era system with real collector charm, lots of nostalgia value, and enough presence to be fun if it’s complete. The “for parts” label is the key caveat, though, because age-related issues in old integrated units can be anything from dirty controls to dead amp stages or a tired tuner section. At this price, it makes sense only if you want a project, spares, or a restoration candidate.
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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