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Verkauft wird ein SABA PSP 400 Plattenspieler aus der Sigma Series, Quartz Drive, vollautomatisch (Start, Lift, Reject, Repeat), mit Pitch-Regler, Quartz-Lock und Wahlschalter für 33/45 U/min und 30/17 cm Schallplatten.
Mit Haube und Tonabnehmer. Optisch Vintage-Zustand mit normalen Gebrauchs- und Alterungsspuren, die Haube ist staubig und wird vor Abholung noch gereinigt.
The listing’s timing matters mainly because this is a 1983–85 Japanese-made deck, not a current-generation product, but €80 is a strong deal for a working example. Comparable SABA PSP 400 listings span roughly €35–€119, putting this price toward the attractive end rather than merely fair.
The PSP 400 is a nicely specified vintage automatic: quartz-controlled direct drive, repeat function, adjustable pitch, a low-mass arm, and the capable Audio-Technica AT13 EAV cartridge. It is a more serious performer than its SABA badge may suggest and makes a particularly good plug-in second deck. Before buying, confirm that the automatic arm cycle, quartz lock, cueing, and both speeds work, and check that the dust-cover hinges and stylus are present; those are the areas that can turn an €80 bargain into a repair project.
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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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