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Hi,
ich biete euch dieses tolle Gerät an, das auf den Bildern gut dargestellt wurde.
Verkauft wird das Gerät wie auf den Bildern zu sehen ohne weiteres dazu.
Extrem Seltenes Modell, wird nirgends verkauft und teuer gehandelt.
Zustand Gut.
Gerät wird als ungetestet verkauft.
Ungetestet heisst nicht gleich Defekt.
Habe leider keine Möglichkeit das Gerät zu testen.
Ich bevorzuge eine Abholung in 67346 Speyer.
Versand versichert mit Sendenummer möglich kostet dann 13,50€.
Privatverkauf!
Keine Garantie oder Gewährleistung.
Gekauft wie gesehen oder beschrieben.
At €165, this sits right on the market median, so the price looks fair rather than flashy.
That makes it a sensible buy if you want a classic SAE receiver with some collector appeal and a solid vintage hi-fi pedigree. The “extremely rare” angle may help for the right buyer, but the real upside is getting a well-regarded piece at a normal asking price instead of paying a premium for scarcity. At this level, I’d mainly confirm the usual vintage basics: clean controls, stable operation on all inputs, and no signs of a tired power supply or damaged tuner section.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
# SAE (Scientific Audio Electronics)
Scientific Audio Electronics emerged from Los Angeles in 1968 when Morris Kessler partnered with Ted Winchester and Beth Winchester to pursue an ambitious goal: building the world's finest audio amplifier. Kessler had been designing and hand-building amplifiers since the early 1960s, and the partnership formalized his vision into a commercial enterprise. The company operated through the 1980s, establishing itself as a significant player in the golden age of solid-state hi-fi before ceasing operations in 1988.
SAE built its reputation almost exclusively on power amplifiers, introducing the Mark 2—a 60-watt solid-state design that earned comparison to the legendary Marantz Model 9 tube amplifier in Stereophile magazine. Beyond amplifiers, the company pioneered several audio innovations, including the world's first graphic equalizer, the first digital read-out tuner, and the first phonograph pop-and-click filter. These products reflected SAE's engineering-forward philosophy and commitment to advancing high-fidelity technology.
SAE occupies a revered position in vintage hi-fi collecting and audio history. During the 1970s, the company was synonymous with high-end solid-state amplification, competing directly with established names like McIntosh, Marantz, Pioneer, and Sansui. Their equipment commanded premium pricing—a complete SAE rack system retailed for $6,000, equivalent to a top-tier Cadillac. Today, SAE remains a collector's brand, remembered by audiophiles as a legitimate innovator that produced musically open and refined components during hi-fi's most formative era.
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