Revox - B 160 Tuner

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Description from the seller

Revox B160 High-End – Fully Serviced – Perfect Sound – Collector’s Condition – Swiss Precision

The unit has been completely overhauled by a specialized technician, with targeted interventions to ensure full efficiency and reliability over time:

- Check and calibration of the reading/mechanical transport
- Verification and calibration of the laser section
- Power supply check and replacement of critical components where necessary
- Extended operating test
- Fully functional in every part.

Sound Quality

The sound is powerful, detailed and perfectly balanced, with:

- Deep and controlled bass
- Natural and musical mids
- Precise but never fatiguing highs
- Excellent stereo separation

A refined sonic rendering, typical of high-end machines of the era, still highly appreciated by audiophiles.

Aesthetic Conditions

Excellent overall condition, with light signs of aging compatible with the unit’s age. Clear and readable display, buttons and controls perfectly responsive.

Ideal unit for collectors and vintage hi-fi enthusiasts.
Professional packaging and guaranteed safe shipping.

Offered for sale is a Revox B160, a true high-end compact disc player from the golden era of Swiss hi-fi engineering. Produced in the mid-1980s, the B160 represents Revox’s uncompromising approach to digital audio, combining precision mechanics with audiophile-grade electronics.

This unit comes from a private collector and has been professionally serviced, ensuring perfect working order and long-term reliability.

Technical Condition – Fully Serviced

The player has undergone professional maintenance including:

Full inspection and calibration of the CD transport
Laser alignment and performance verification
Power supply check and preventive servicing of critical components
Cleaning of internal boards and contacts
Extended playback testing
The unit reads discs quickly and plays flawlessly from start to finish.

Sound Performance – Perfect and Balanced

The sound signature is exactly what collectors expect from the B160:

Deep, controlled bass response
Natural and transparent midrange
Smooth yet detailed high frequencies
Excellent stereo imaging and separation
Stable, low-noise background
A refined, analog-like presentation that makes long listening sessions a pleasure.

Technical Specifications (Collector’s Data)

Type: Single-disc CD player
Digital-to-Analog Converter: Philips TDA1541A (audiophile-grade, highly regarded among collectors)
Digital Filter: 4x oversampling
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Dynamic Range: approx. 96 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: approx. 100 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.005%
Analog Outputs: RCA (Line Out)
Digital Output: Coaxial
Power Supply: Linear transformer-based supply
Build Quality: Heavy steel chassis, precision transport mechanism
Country of Manufacture: Switzerland

Cosmetic Condition

Very good vintage condition with minor signs of age consistent with careful collector ownership.
Front panel, display, and controls are clean and fully functional.

Secure Sale & Shipping

The unit will be professionally packed using protective materials to ensure safe international shipping.
Serious bidders and collectors only.

Revox B160 High-End – Fully Serviced – Perfect Sound – Collector’s Condition – Swiss Precision

The unit has been completely overhauled by a specialized technician, with targeted interventions to ensure full efficiency and reliability over time:

- Check and calibration of the reading/mechanical transport
- Verification and calibration of the laser section
- Power supply check and replacement of critical components where necessary
- Extended operating test
- Fully functional in every part.

Sound Quality

The sound is powerful, detailed and perfectly balanced, with:

- Deep and controlled bass
- Natural and musical mids
- Precise but never fatiguing highs
- Excellent stereo separation

A refined sonic rendering, typical of high-end machines of the era, still highly appreciated by audiophiles.

Aesthetic Conditions

Excellent overall condition, with light signs of aging compatible with the unit’s age. Clear and readable display, buttons and controls perfectly responsive.

Ideal unit for collectors and vintage hi-fi enthusiasts.
Professional packaging and guaranteed safe shipping.

Offered for sale is a Revox B160, a true high-end compact disc player from the golden era of Swiss hi-fi engineering. Produced in the mid-1980s, the B160 represents Revox’s uncompromising approach to digital audio, combining precision mechanics with audiophile-grade electronics.

This unit comes from a private collector and has been professionally serviced, ensuring perfect working order and long-term reliability.

Technical Condition – Fully Serviced

The player has undergone professional maintenance including:

Full inspection and calibration of the CD transport
Laser alignment and performance verification
Power supply check and preventive servicing of critical components
Cleaning of internal boards and contacts
Extended playback testing
The unit reads discs quickly and plays flawlessly from start to finish.

Sound Performance – Perfect and Balanced

The sound signature is exactly what collectors expect from the B160:

Deep, controlled bass response
Natural and transparent midrange
Smooth yet detailed high frequencies
Excellent stereo imaging and separation
Stable, low-noise background
A refined, analog-like presentation that makes long listening sessions a pleasure.

Technical Specifications (Collector’s Data)

Type: Single-disc CD player
Digital-to-Analog Converter: Philips TDA1541A (audiophile-grade, highly regarded among collectors)
Digital Filter: 4x oversampling
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Dynamic Range: approx. 96 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: approx. 100 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.005%
Analog Outputs: RCA (Line Out)
Digital Output: Coaxial
Power Supply: Linear transformer-based supply
Build Quality: Heavy steel chassis, precision transport mechanism
Country of Manufacture: Switzerland

Cosmetic Condition

Very good vintage condition with minor signs of age consistent with careful collector ownership.
Front panel, display, and controls are clean and fully functional.

Secure Sale & Shipping

The unit will be professionally packed using protective materials to ensure safe international shipping.
Serious bidders and collectors only.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Revox
Model
B 160
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Very good
Number of objects
1
Includes
Power cord
Serial number
2241
Year of manufacturing
1980
Weight
11 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
Height
15.1 cm
Width
45.2 cm
Depth
33.2 cm
ItalyVerified
76
Objects sold
93.94%
Private

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