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Ich verkaufe hier einen echten Klassiker der Hi-Fi-Geschichte: Den Stereo-Verstärker Optonica SM-1616 von Sharp. Das Gerät stammt aus der Blütezeit des Hi-Fi (ca. 1978/79) und besticht durch sein zeitloses Design mit massiver Aluminiumfront und beleuchteten analogen Pegelanzeigen (VU-Meter).
Optonica war die Edel-Marke von Sharp, was man an der hochwertigen Haptik der Schalter und Regler sofort merkt.
Details zum Gerät:
Modell: SM-1616H
Leistung: ca. 2x 40 Watt an 4 Ohm (sehr laststabil, ideal für Regallautsprecher oder Wirkungsgrad-starke Standboxen)
Anschlüsse: Phono (für Plattenspieler!), Tuner, Aux sowie zwei Tape-Anschlüsse.
Besonderheiten: Getrennte Bass- und Höhenregler, High/Low-Filter, Loudness-Funktion und Anschlussmöglichkeiten für zwei Lautsprecherpaare (A/B).
Optik: Schöne silberne Front, gut erhaltene Beschriftung.
Rückseite: Vielfältige Anschlussmöglichkeiten inklusive Erdungsklemme für Plattenspieler.
Das Gerät wurde getestet und spielt einwandfrei. Die Beleuchtung der VU-Meter funktioniert.
Technische Daten (Auszug):
Leistungsaufnahme: 380 W
Spannung: 110/220/240 V (einstellbar)
Baujahr: ca. 1978
Hergestellt in Japan
Ein tolles Sammlerstück für Liebhaber des analogen Klangs und des 70er-Jahre-Designs!
Versand: Abholung bevorzugt (aufgrund des Gewichts), Versand nach Absprache möglich.
Privatverkauf: Der Verkauf erfolgt unter Ausschluss jeglicher Sachmängelhaftung.
The Optonica SM-1616 sits in the modest-vintage-receiver lane: 32 watts per channel, late-’70s Japanese build, and a reputation for solid everyday sound rather than flashy power. At €195, the ask looks fair-to-ambitious for an unknown-condition unit; with no confirmed cosmetic or functional status, I would not call it a bargain.
What makes it worth a look is the combination of period-correct styling, decent power for efficient speakers, and the appeal of a less-common Optonica piece for collectors. If it’s clean, original, and fully working, it can be a satisfying buy; the key check is that all controls are quiet, the tuner locks properly, and it hasn’t been hacked or heavily serviced, since age-related maintenance is the main risk on receivers this old.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
# Optonica
Optonica was a high-end audio subdivision of Sharp Corporation, the Japanese electronics manufacturer. Launched in 1975 (with some sources citing 1976), the brand was created to compete directly with established premium audio makers including Pioneer, Yamaha, Sansui, Nakamichi, and Marantz during the golden age of hi-fi. Sharp designed, built, and marketed Optonica products entirely in Japan, positioning the line as a serious contender in the luxury stereo market.
The brand's product portfolio centered on integrated amplifiers, receivers, and complete stereo systems aimed at discerning audiophiles. Optonica equipment was engineered to deliver high-fidelity sound reproduction across the mid-to-high power range, with models typically rated between 40 and 60 watts per channel. The brand maintained a focused approach, concentrating on core audio components rather than diversifying across numerous product categories.
Optonica's tenure in the high-end audio market proved relatively brief, effectively ending by 1982 as a serious competitor. The brand was revived in 1988 as a consumer electronics line encompassing stereo television receivers, VCRs, portable cassette players, and surround-sound receivers, but this iteration lacked the prestige of the original audio division. Production ceased entirely by 1991. Today, Optonica equipment from the late 1970s and early 1980s holds appeal among vintage audio collectors and enthusiasts seeking well-engineered Japanese hi-fi from that era.
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