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Saba Freiburg, ein wirklich echter Dachbodenfund. Das Gerät wurde geborgen nach dem Tode eines Elektro Ingenieur. Dieses Gerät , und vier andere waren Jahrzehnte im Besitz dieses Sammlers: An dem Gerät wurde nichts verändert , oder restauriert, es kommt genau so zum Verkauf wie es aufgefunden wurde und wie es auf den Fotos zu sehen ist. Der Besitzer hatte , vermutlich um den UKW Empfang zu optimieren, in die Rückwand eine eigene UKW Antenne eingeflochten. Es wurde gar nicht versucht das Gerät in Betrieb zu setzen, da ich als Fachmann weiß , dass dies bei einem so alten Gerät, ohne besondere Vorsichtsmaßnahmen zu Folgeschäden führen kann. 3 weitere, ebenso alte Geräte anderer Hersteller werden demnächst auch eingestellt. Baujahr 1954-1956.
This looks like a fair ask, right on the money for the model: at €220, it sits exactly at the median of recent comparable listings, so it’s neither a steal nor inflated. In other words, it’s priced like a normal, market-clearing used piece rather than a bargain-bin find.
That makes it appealing if the set is complete and genuinely healthy, because this tuner has the kind of old-school SABA charm enthusiasts buy for: strong FM character, good sensitivity, and a distinctive vintage presentation. At this price, the value comes from condition and originality more than discount, so clean cosmetics, smooth tuning action, and proof it’s been serviced will matter more than chasing a lower number.
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# 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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