SAE Audio Components

[jamesmaya]

My first proper stereo component system after I left college in the early-80's included an amp and tuner made by a company called SAE, which I purchased in excellent used condition at a dirt cheap price through the local penny saver. Unfortunately I didn't have it too long because my apartment was robbed about a week after my purchase.:( Through the haze of 20 years, I seem to recall that I got pretty decent sound out of them. Anyway, my question is: Are/were SAE components considered audiophile quality gear?

Jim W.

[Joseph]

Hi Jim,
I used to have a complete SAE system including tuner, pre, amp, cassette and parametric equalizer. I felt the amp was probably the best part of the system. Some of the "computer" based pieces such as the parametric and preamp were a bit flakey. Had to be unplugged and replugged in occasionally to reset them. Don't recall the model numbers.

Overall my recollections are that SAE is not "audiophile" grade.

[jamesmaya]

Hi Joseph,

Yeah, come to think of it, I had that parametric equalizer too. And the "Pop and Click Assassin" for scratchy records, as well. I *did* like the cool blue digital display, tho.

Jim W.

[freeflyt]

Originally posted by Tangent
Hi Jim,


Overall my recollections are that SAE is not "audiophile" grade.


A friend of mine still has his SAE stack, and I would have to agree with the above; definitely not audiophile. Hard, bright and a bit forward, but with good bottom end.

Stephen

[JohnnyK]

I still have my SAE Two receiver. I use it to power a pair of ceiling speakers in my house. The thing is built like a tank.