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Ich biete hier ein gut erhaltenes SABA Freudenstadt 7 Radio an, ein echter Klassiker für Liebhaber alter Technik.

- Modell: Freudenstadt 7
- Marke: SABA
- Klassisches Holzgehäuse mit Stoffbespannung
- Analoge Frequenzanzeige
- Mehrere Drucktasten zur Wellenbereichswahl

Das Radio besticht durch sein zeitloses Design und die typische Optik der damaligen Zeit. Es weist altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren auf, die dem Gerät einen schönen, authentischen Vintage-Charakter verleihen. Das Gehäuse ist stabil und die Bedienelemente sind gut erhalten.

Gerne kannst du mir bei Fragen eine Nachricht schreiben.

Preis ist VHB

Der Verkauf erfolgt unter Ausschluss jeglicher Sachmängelhaftung.

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

Recent comparable asking prices put this model at a €75 median, with the lower quartile at €62 and upper quartile at €86. At €65, it sits just above the 25th percentile, so this is a good buy rather than merely fair, assuming “good” condition means it is presentable and functioning.

The Freudenstadt 7 is a substantial 1956–57 SABA valve tuner/radio with FM, AM, shortwave and longwave reception, a four-speaker system, useful tone controls and a strong EL84-based output stage. Its appeal is the unusually full, spacious sound and handsome wooden cabinet, with enough sensitivity and character to make it enjoyable beyond simple collectability. At this price, a working example is worth pursuing; confirm FM reception, clean operation of the controls, dial mechanism, speakers and safe power-up, since age-related servicing remains normal for any nearly 70-year-old valve set.

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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