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Die Sicherungen sind durchgeknallt.
Habe neue reingesteckt und die sind auch gleich hinüber.

RAR. Er bringt ordentlichen Sound wenn er funktioniert. :)

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At €120, the for-parts condition makes this a genuine bargain against the recent comparable range: it is well below the €222 25th-percentile figure and far under the €325 median. Even allowing for repair costs, there is useful headroom if the chassis is complete and the fault is diagnosable.

The VS 2160 is a substantial late-1970s Japanese-built integrated amplifier, related to the Sanyo DCA-611, with roughly 2 × 60–80 W depending on the rating and a useful phono stage, tape facilities, and dual speaker outputs. Its weight and straightforward conventional layout make it a worthwhile restoration candidate, but “for parts” means checking the power supply, output modules, transformers, controls, and circuit boards before committing. At €120, it is attractive for a technically capable buyer or someone with a reliable repair bench.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About SABA

# 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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