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Angeboten wird „FBA-800“ von Sugden als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Endverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 6410471765 endet am 16.06.2026 um 17:38 Uhr.
Should you jump on a €1,950 asking price for a Sugden FBA-800 if it’s genuinely working and clean? Yes — that is well below the model’s typical new-price territory of roughly €7,300–€7,600, so this reads as a strong used buy rather than an ambitious ask.
The appeal here is the usual Sugden one: pure Class A, 40W into 8 ohms, with the kind of tonal density, composure, and midrange ease that makes these amps a favorite with revealing speakers. At this level, the upside is in getting a serious, heavy-duty amp from a respected line at a fraction of retail; just make sure it has been well cared for, because a Class A power amp runs hot and you want evidence of stable operation, intact terminals, and no service red flags.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Sugden Audio: British Heritage and Class A Excellence
Sugden Audio was founded in 1967 by James Edward Sugden in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, as a division of Research Electronics, his earlier scientific instrument manufacturing company. Sugden's background in precision engineering and broadcast equipment design at EMI informed the company's founding philosophy of meticulous craftsmanship and sonic integrity. The brand has remained rooted in British manufacturing throughout its history, maintaining its West Yorkshire base and family involvement through successive generations, most recently under the stewardship of the Miller family alongside the long-term Sugden team.
The company is synonymous with Class A solid-state amplification, having pioneered this technology with the legendary A21 integrated amplifier in 1967—widely recognized as the first commercially produced pure Class A solid-state amplifier. Sugden's product portfolio centers on high-end electronics, particularly integrated and power amplifiers, alongside preamplifiers. The brand's design philosophy emphasizes minimalism and musicality over unnecessary features, captured in their tagline "Rescuing Music from technology." All products are hand-built to exacting standards, reflecting Sugden's commitment to quality over mass-market appeal.
Sugden occupies a distinctive position in high-end audio as a niche boutique manufacturer with deep credibility among serious audiophiles and collectors. The A21 remains in continuous production—now in its A21a iteration—making it one of the longest-running models in specialist hi-fi. Vintage Sugden equipment has become highly sought-after by collectors, while contemporary designs maintain the brand's reputation for sonic excellence and engineering precision that has defined British audio craftsmanship for nearly six decades.
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