SAE 2800 Solid State Stereo Parametric Equalizer - Super Cool

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General:
Very unique and capable stereo equalizer. The unit has a very slim profile and a cool design with a whopping 26 sliders at the front!

Along with its main RCA input and output, It also features additional tape input and output RCA jacks.

This unit is in fair condition and fully tested and functioning.

We have noticed equalizers have made a comeback lately and have been sourcing as many as we can find, specially ones that are of high quality construction like this one. 

Perfect for driving a vintage pair of speakers which may need a bit of help in certain frequencies of to "fix" poor recordings.

SkyFi Cosmetic Notes:
Some scratches and marks mostly visible at the back. But overall in good condition.

Brand Background:
Scientific Audio Electronics (SAE) was officially commenced in 1968 with a Partnership Agreement between Ted Winchester, Morris Kessler and Beth Winchester. They needed a logo, so Ted took out some Bishop Graphics PC board drafting tape and designed the stylized "S" and "E" symmetrical with the "A", SAE was born.

The Mark Two was no beauty, but it didn't have the "transistor sound" like other amplifiers of the day. Still it was difficult to sell an "orphan" power amp to the audio emporiums of the day. Their customers wanted the Marantz and Macintosh full-line with front panels/rack cases look. That changed with a review in Stereophile. Gordon Holt was reluctant at first to review the "orphan" amplifier that was not available nationally. On the telephone, in effect he said, "Well you (Ted) have made me curious and either you and your friends all have tin ears if you and they think it's the solid-state equivalent of the Marantz Nine or you've made the only solid-state amp worth buying. Gordon's most generous praise of the Mark Two in Stereophile most likely started the SAE legend. 

In the early 70's, Ted was designing and manufacturing graphic equalizers separately under Linear Transducer Designs (LTD) that SAE marketed through the mid 70's. All LTD manufactured SAE equalizers and SAE preamp-equalizers are identifiable by the "Copyright LTD 19XX" on every circuit board except the Mark 1B.

Along the way, Morris was joined by the likes of the great Ed Miller and James Bongiorno, to name just a couple. Morris sold SAE, Inc. in 1988 to a company that in turn sold it to DAC. They were trying to reach the masses and had the SAE TWO line built overseas. It was the beginning of the end for the SAE banner. 

James Bongiorno started GAS (Great American Sound) which also built some classic amps, like the Ampzilla & Grandson. Bongiorno sold GAS and started a third company, Sumo, and designed still more classic amps, and a tuner called Charlie the Tuner. Then in June of 1994 Morris Kessler and Mike Pontelle joined under the banner of Amplifier Technologies, Inc. ( ATI ) .

For almost two decades, SAE made some of the best known home audio amplifiers. In the early Seventies, if one wanted the best in solid-state amplification, SAE came to mind. Known then internationally as purveyors of open and musical products, SAE lingers in the minds of audiophiles old enough to remember as a company that really produced. These amps were so popular, they took Japan by storm way before single-ended tube amps became retro-cool in the land of the rising Sun.

Ownership:
Second Owner

Connections:
Two sets of RCA inputs and outputs.

General Sound:
Accurate to the recording

Cosmetic Condition:
6/10 = Fair. Three to four minor scratches, or one major scratch. See our detailed rating description here.

Working Condition:
Working perfectly and tested in our lab.

Included:
Just the Unit

Packing:
Will be packed using our highly developed in-house process and custom packing materials.Specs:
Output Level: 2.5V (9V max)
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio: 100dB
Total harmonic distortion: 0.2%
Weight: 20lbs
Accessories: optional C-6 cabinet

Dimensions:
19 x 8.7 x 3.5"

Weight:
20 lbs.

Approximate Age:
1978

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