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JVC JA-S11 Stereo-Vollverstärker Vintage Klassiker ! silber ,nur wegen Sammlungsverkleinerung abzugeben !
Keine kratzenden Poti´s,definitiv keinerlei Mängel !
Sonderkühlung
Großer Passivkühlkörper
Technische Daten und Eigenschaften:
Ausgangsleistung: ca. 30 bis 40 Watt pro Kanal an 8 Ohm (je nach Angabe/Messung)
Frequenzgang: 25 Hz bis 40.000 Hz
Farbe: Silberfarbene Aluminium-Front
Herkunftsland: Japan
Besonderheiten: Frontseitige Anschlüsse für Tape 2 (Rec/Play), Regler für Bass, Treble (Höhen), Balance, Lautstärke sowie Schalter für Loudness, Lautsprecherpaare (System 1/2) und Kopfhöreranschluss.
The timing matters mainly because this is a 1976-era integrated amplifier, not a later replacement model, so condition and servicing matter more than age alone. At €120, though, the price is fair: it matches the median of 11 recent comparable listings, sitting well above the €85 lower quartile but below the €137 upper quartile. “Excellent” condition makes that a sensible ask rather than an ambitious one.
The JA-S11 is a nicely specified, straightforward Japanese amplifier, delivering around 30 watts per channel into 8 ohms with MM phono, useful tone controls, and support for two speaker pairs. Its modest power suits efficient, easy-to-drive speakers, and the simple layout is part of its appeal. If the controls are quiet, both channels balance properly, the phono stage works, and the unit is genuinely clean inside and out, this is a worthwhile vintage buy at €120—especially with an original manual or service history.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
JVC, originally founded on September 13, 1927, in Yokohama, Japan, as the Victor Talking Machine Company of Japan, emerged as a subsidiary of the American Victor Talking Machine Company. It quickly established itself in phonograph and record production, becoming a leader in turntables within its first few years. After RCA acquired the parent company in 1929, JVC expanded into radios and introduced Japan's first domestically produced television in 1939, laying the foundation for its enduring legacy in consumer electronics.
The brand's product focus has historically centered on audio and video playback devices, starting with phonographs and evolving through radios, televisions, and the revolutionary VHS videocassette recorder launched in 1976, which became the global standard over Sony's Betamax. In hi-fi realms, JVC gained renown for amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and components like tuners, while later offerings included headphones and car audio systems. Following its 2008 merger with Kenwood to form JVCKenwood, it continued blending audio expertise with broader electronics.
Today, JVC occupies a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, prized by enthusiasts for reliable, value-driven performance rather than ultra-high-end exclusivity. Its vintage gear, particularly from the wood-case amplifier era and early digital components, attracts collectors, while modern lines deliver competent sound without boutique pricing. This accessible heritage makes JVC a dependable choice for knowledgeable buyers seeking proven Japanese engineering.
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