Many vintage radio collectors consider the SABA 400 radio to be the best tabletop radio ever built. This radio was made in the pre-transistor era and the sound quality accurately reproduces the sounds of a full orchestra . The SABA 400 Automatic Stereo/11 (USA export model) was different than the German market equivalent, the SABA Freiburg Vollautomatic 11- Stereo in a number of significant ways, see below:

1. The dial scale, the wired remote labels and operating instruction manual are in English;
2. The FM Band width is wider on the SABA 400.  The FM band width is 88-108Mhz as opposed to 88-100Mhz for the SABA Freiburg 11.  At the time of production, the German broadcast system was not transmitting above 100Mhz; and
3. Both the SABA 400 (USA Export Version) and the SABA Freiburg 11- were offered
4. with optional wired remote and Kabelsteuergerät (RS-125). This external device controlled: Station Selection; Volume Adjustment;Tone Adjustment; Mute; and Power On/Off.

Given both radio’s advanced features and premium market positioning, it’s likely that the
production was relatively limited compared to more mass-market models.  

John F. Kennedy owned a SABA 400 Automatic Stereo/11 radio.  He used it as his personal radio. The radio was reportedly gifted to him by the German government or a German company during his presidency.

If you are interested in acquiring a SABA 400, 410 US Continental or Freiburg 15, each with the same features including a band width of 88-108Mhz, you may inquire about our services.