Take a trip back to the Age of Aquarius with this ultra-rare piece of JBL history. With its hammertone finish, and such sweet, clean lines, the JBL SA660 is sure to turn some heads and tickle some ears. It's clear this peice was lovingly cared for, as the paper "caution" label on the side is still intact, but after 50 years, you'd expect a few blemishes. While this piece is no exception, it is still an absolute stunner.
- Production
- 1969-71
- Condition
- 9/10
- Serial No.
- 7162.0
- Orig. MSRP
- 435.0
- Restoration
- Full service check.
- Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis.
- Factory Specs
Type Stereo Integrated Amplifier
Power output 60 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz
Total harmonic distortion 0.2%
Damping factor 23
Input sensitivity 4mV (MM), 250mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio 72dB (MM), 85dB (line)
Speaker load impedance 4Ω to 16Ω
Semiconductors 37 x transistors, 23 x diodes
Dimensions 16.25"W x 5.5"H x 12.5"D (412 x 128 x 350mm)
Weight 26lbs (11.8kg)
- Documentation
JBL SA660 Service Manual
JBL SA660 Schematic
- The History of JBL
- JBL was founded by James Bullough Lansing (1902–1949) who was an American audio engineer and loudspeaker designer most notable for establishing two audio companies that bear his name, Altec Lansing and JBL, the latter taken from his initials.Lansing and his business partner Ken Decker started a company in 1927, in Los...
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- Liner Notes
The consumer electronics line was expanded in 1969 with the introduction of the higher-power SA660 integrated amplifier, rated at 60 watts per channel. The next year, the 60 watt per channel SE460 power amplifier was introduced along with the ST860 tuner. However, these would be the last JBL consumer electronic products. Ever since the 1969 takeover of JBL by Harman International, there was pressure by the parent corporation to discontinue this product line in deference to their sister company, Harman/Kardon’s products. This pressure was compounded by the fact that the consumer electronics line was never the profit center it was hoped to be. It has been speculated that JBL lost as much as $50 on every electronic component sold. JBL’s thenPresident, Arnold Wolf, resisted this pressure as long as he could but was ultimately forced to accede in 1971. Thus the revolutionary JBL consumer electronics line came to a premature end.
- Stock No.
- 7094753493160
Take a trip back to the Age of Aquarius with this ultra-rare piece of JBL history. With its hammertone finish, and such sweet, clean lines, the JBL SA660 is sure to turn some heads and tickle some ears. It's clear this peice was lovingly cared for, as the paper "caution" label on the side is still intact, but after 50 years, you'd expect a few blemishes. While this piece is no exception, it is still an absolute stunner.
