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Verkaufe ein wunderschönes altes Röhrenradio der Kultmarke SABA, Modell „Freudenstadt 8“ aus den späten 1950er-Jahren.Das Radio ist ein echter Designklassiker und optisch für sein Alter in einem bemerkenswerten Zustand. Das Holzgehäuse hat einen tollen Glanz, der typische helle Frontstoff ist gut erhalten und nicht zerrissen, und alle Tasten sowie Drehknöpfe sind vorhanden.Hersteller: SABAModell: Freudenstadt 8Baujahr: ca. 1957/1958Zustand optisch: Siehe Bilder – sehr dekorativer Vintage-Zustand mit leichten, altersbedingten Gebrauchsspuren. Das Radio funktioniert.
Compared with a generic German tube table radio at this price, €200 is on the firm side but still believable for a clean, working Freudenstadt 8; recent asking prices cluster more around roughly €75–€125, with nicer or dealer-backed examples reaching about €150–€180, so €200 is a touch ambitious unless this one is especially original, fully serviced, or cosmetically exceptional. It is not a bargain-bin buy, but it is not wildly out of line for the right example.
The appeal here is the usual SABA mix: strong cabinet presence, handsome 1950s design, and the kind of rich AM/FM-era charm collectors buy these for. If it is truly “good” condition, the main upside is owning a sought-after display piece that can still be enjoyed as a conversation radio; at this age, though, value hinges on whether it has been recapped, aligned, and runs safely, because unrestored sets can hide expensive work.
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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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