SAE - A202 Solid state power amplifier

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SAE A202 high-end vintage power amplifier, 100 W per channel at 8 Ω, THD 0.025%, SNR 110 dB, damping factor 83, two independent channels, heavy low-profile chassis, in good condition and fully functional.

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SAE A202 – High-End Vintage Power Amplifier (100W + Reference Sound)

The SAE A202 power amplifier, a classic American from the 1980s, known for its robust construction and sound quality far above the average for the era.

Delivering 100W per channel into 8Ω, with an extremely linear response (20Hz–20kHz), low distortion (0.025%) and a high damping factor, which results in very firm speaker control, especially in the bass.

Typical SAE sound: open, fast, with excellent separation and a strong sense of dynamics. It is not a “colored” amplifier — it’s more direct, transparent and with control.

Solid build in a heavy, low-profile, well-shielded format, typical of professional equipment adapted for domestic Hi-Fi.

Ideal for those who want to make a serious leap in amplification quality within the vintage world.

Key features:
• 100W per channel (8Ω)
• THD: 0.025%
• SNR: 110dB
• Damping factor: 83
• Two independent amplification channels
• Heavy, high-quality construction

Condition: good overall condition, fully functional

Possibility of demonstration / well-protected shipping or hand delivery

SAE A202 – High-End Vintage Power Amplifier (100W + Reference Sound)

The SAE A202 power amplifier, a classic American from the 1980s, known for its robust construction and sound quality far above the average for the era.

Delivering 100W per channel into 8Ω, with an extremely linear response (20Hz–20kHz), low distortion (0.025%) and a high damping factor, which results in very firm speaker control, especially in the bass.

Typical SAE sound: open, fast, with excellent separation and a strong sense of dynamics. It is not a “colored” amplifier — it’s more direct, transparent and with control.

Solid build in a heavy, low-profile, well-shielded format, typical of professional equipment adapted for domestic Hi-Fi.

Ideal for those who want to make a serious leap in amplification quality within the vintage world.

Key features:
• 100W per channel (8Ω)
• THD: 0.025%
• SNR: 110dB
• Damping factor: 83
• Two independent amplification channels
• Heavy, high-quality construction

Condition: good overall condition, fully functional

Possibility of demonstration / well-protected shipping or hand delivery

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
SAE
Model
A202
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Very good
Number of objects
1
Includes
No extra's
Year of manufacturing
1988
Weight
12 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
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