Saba - MI 215 Solid state integrated amplifier

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Saba MI 215 integrated amplifier, built in 1980, physically excellent and tested and working, weighing 10.6 kg and including power cord.

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Saba MI 215 amplifier, fully functional technically without error. Phenomenal sound on both channels without noises and crackling. Optically excellent condition with minimal signs of use. Switches, potentiometers, lamps, all functional, tested on all inputs.Great collector's item, see pictures!

The Saba MI 215 (produced between 1980 and 1982) is considered one of the best integrated amplifiers from the "golden era" of German Hi-Fi . It is often described as an "underrated gem" that offers high quality sound at a more affordable price compared to the more famous Japanese brands of the time.
Key features and performance
Build quality: The device is extremely robust, with a thick aluminum front panel and a weight of over 10 kg.
Power: Delivers 2 x 80W into 4 ohms (up to 120W dynamic power) or 2 x 55W into 8 ohms, which is enough to drive most speakers.
Sound signature: Users on forums like Old Fidelity and Mackern.de describe the sound as warm and full, but at the same time precise and detailed.
Phono section: Discreetly constructed with high-quality transistors, it is often recommended as excellent by vinyl enthusiasts.

Hersteller: SABA
Modell: MI 215
Typ: Vollverstärker
Baujahre: 1980 - 1982
Hergestellt in: Deutschland
Farben: Silber oder Schwarz
Fernbedienung: -
Leistungsaufnahme: 20W min. 420 W max.
Abmessungen: 450 x 90 x 340 mm (BxHxT)
Gewicht: 10,6 kg
Neupreis ca.: 950 DM

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Anzahl der Eingänge:
Phono MM /47kOh = 2.8 mV/72.5dB
Band 1 /470kOhm = 210mV/36dB
Band 2 /470kOhm = 210mV/36dB
Monitor / 470 kOhm = 210 mV/36dB
Mikrofon = 0,1 mV
Anzahl der Ausgänge:
2 Stereo-Lautsprecher 4 - 16 Ohm
2 Stereo-Zusatzlautsprecher 4 - 16 Ohm
2 Stereo-Kopfhörer 100 - 2000 Ohm
2 Tonband-Ausgänge Pegel 0,8 mV/ kOhm
1 Monitor-Ausgang Pegel 10 mV/kOhm

Technische Daten

Dauerleistung (bei Klirrfaktor)
8 Ohm: 2 x 55 Watt (52 Watt)
4 Ohm: 2 x 80 Watt (70 Watt)
Dynamikleistung
8 Ohm: 2 x 80 Watt (78 Watt)
4 Ohm: 2 x 120 Watt
Gesamtklirrfaktor: 0,03% bei Nennleistung
Dämpfungsfaktor: 30 an 4 Ohm, 50 an 8 Ohm
Frequenzgang: 8...100000 (-3dB, 1% Klirr)
Signalrauschabstand: 80 dB bei Nennleistung
Stereokanaltrennung: 40 - 60 dB
Klangregelung:
Bass: +/- 14 dB (60Hz)
Mitten: +/- 6 dB (1000Hz)
Höhen: +/- 14 dB (15 000Hz)
Loudness: Ja
High Filter: Ja
Low Filter: Ja
Subsonic Filter: nein
Besondere Ausstattungen

Mono/Stereo umschaltbar
2 Kopfhörerausgänge frontseitig
Tape-2-Anschluss frontseitig
Wattmeter der Ausgangsleistung frontseitig
Mic-Mix-Schaltung mit frontseitigem Anschluss
Elektronische Eingangsumschaltung mit LED-Anzeige, damals ein echtes Novum!
Klangregelung der Mitten

Saba MI 215 amplifier, fully functional technically without error. Phenomenal sound on both channels without noises and crackling. Optically excellent condition with minimal signs of use. Switches, potentiometers, lamps, all functional, tested on all inputs.Great collector's item, see pictures!

The Saba MI 215 (produced between 1980 and 1982) is considered one of the best integrated amplifiers from the "golden era" of German Hi-Fi . It is often described as an "underrated gem" that offers high quality sound at a more affordable price compared to the more famous Japanese brands of the time.
Key features and performance
Build quality: The device is extremely robust, with a thick aluminum front panel and a weight of over 10 kg.
Power: Delivers 2 x 80W into 4 ohms (up to 120W dynamic power) or 2 x 55W into 8 ohms, which is enough to drive most speakers.
Sound signature: Users on forums like Old Fidelity and Mackern.de describe the sound as warm and full, but at the same time precise and detailed.
Phono section: Discreetly constructed with high-quality transistors, it is often recommended as excellent by vinyl enthusiasts.

Hersteller: SABA
Modell: MI 215
Typ: Vollverstärker
Baujahre: 1980 - 1982
Hergestellt in: Deutschland
Farben: Silber oder Schwarz
Fernbedienung: -
Leistungsaufnahme: 20W min. 420 W max.
Abmessungen: 450 x 90 x 340 mm (BxHxT)
Gewicht: 10,6 kg
Neupreis ca.: 950 DM

Anschlüsse

Anzahl der Eingänge:
Phono MM /47kOh = 2.8 mV/72.5dB
Band 1 /470kOhm = 210mV/36dB
Band 2 /470kOhm = 210mV/36dB
Monitor / 470 kOhm = 210 mV/36dB
Mikrofon = 0,1 mV
Anzahl der Ausgänge:
2 Stereo-Lautsprecher 4 - 16 Ohm
2 Stereo-Zusatzlautsprecher 4 - 16 Ohm
2 Stereo-Kopfhörer 100 - 2000 Ohm
2 Tonband-Ausgänge Pegel 0,8 mV/ kOhm
1 Monitor-Ausgang Pegel 10 mV/kOhm

Technische Daten

Dauerleistung (bei Klirrfaktor)
8 Ohm: 2 x 55 Watt (52 Watt)
4 Ohm: 2 x 80 Watt (70 Watt)
Dynamikleistung
8 Ohm: 2 x 80 Watt (78 Watt)
4 Ohm: 2 x 120 Watt
Gesamtklirrfaktor: 0,03% bei Nennleistung
Dämpfungsfaktor: 30 an 4 Ohm, 50 an 8 Ohm
Frequenzgang: 8...100000 (-3dB, 1% Klirr)
Signalrauschabstand: 80 dB bei Nennleistung
Stereokanaltrennung: 40 - 60 dB
Klangregelung:
Bass: +/- 14 dB (60Hz)
Mitten: +/- 6 dB (1000Hz)
Höhen: +/- 14 dB (15 000Hz)
Loudness: Ja
High Filter: Ja
Low Filter: Ja
Subsonic Filter: nein
Besondere Ausstattungen

Mono/Stereo umschaltbar
2 Kopfhörerausgänge frontseitig
Tape-2-Anschluss frontseitig
Wattmeter der Ausgangsleistung frontseitig
Mic-Mix-Schaltung mit frontseitigem Anschluss
Elektronische Eingangsumschaltung mit LED-Anzeige, damals ein echtes Novum!
Klangregelung der Mitten

Details

Era
1400-1900
Brand
Saba
Model
MI 215
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Excellent
Number of objects
1
Includes
Power cord
Year of manufacturing
1980
Weight
10.6 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
GermanyVerified
50
Objects sold
100%
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