A notably ambitious SABA tube tuner/radio from 1956–57, the Freudenstadt 7 is valued for its substantial cabinet, four-speaker layout, broad LW/MW/SW/FM coverage, and unusually capable controls for the period. At €85, this example sits exactly at the median of three recent comparable listings: fair market value, but not a bargain. Its appeal is less modern neutrality than scale, warmth, and character, with enough output and speaker area to make a room-filling vintage system.
The four speakers, EL84 output stage, separate bass and treble controls, tone presets, and switchable IF bandwidth give it genuine enthusiast interest rather than merely decorative appeal. The main upside is a serious, distinctive vintage tuner in one handsome chassis; assess FM sensitivity, clean switching, dial drive, hum, speaker condition, and whether the valve circuitry has been safely serviced. At this price, confirmed working performance makes it worthwhile; an unrestored or partially functioning unit should sell below €68.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.