jim's sae site

THIS SITE IS DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION AND ENJOYMENT OF ALL SERIES OF STEREO GEAR MANUFACTURED BY

SCIENTIFIC AUDIO ELECTRONICS - LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

I , like many others, became obsessed with SAE equipment and its sound in the early1980's. I think they are a perfect match for Infinity speakers. There is quite a large following of people who love their SAE equipment and it seems like more people are interested in SAE everyday. I have assembled this site to help new and veteran SAE enthusiasts find the information they need. I have put online the most informative spec sheets and brochures in my possession. I have listed my inventory of brochures and manuals to help those who need it. Anyways, take a look around and feel free to email me if you have any questions or suggestions, can contribute more information or any corrections.

One quick note, I am not an electronics tech. I know how to hook it all up and that's about it. I don't know the difference between a capacitor and a diode, so any questions in regard to repair should be directed to the SAE group. mailto:SAE_Talk@yahoogroups.com

Above is my SAE BP-3 filler panel that Morris Kessler and Mike Pontelle were gracious enough to autograph for me. This is the perfect finishing touch to my collection. I am very grateful to both of them to accommodate a SAE nut.

I just obtained a 11th and 12th R1/R2 style rack so now I have two full walls of racks along with my main power amp rack a. I hate to admit it, but other than a few more goodies, I might be towards the end of my collection. Nahh... At least that is what I tell my wife - well - in all honesty - she is a pretty good sport about it.

Below is a legend for the top two pictures.

Extreme left rack (SAE R-2 Rack w/ SR-10 Stack Rack Extension)
I have this rack set up to contain my "00" series amps and my headphones.
Gear from top to bottom

Top of rack - two pairs SAE 7000 Headphones
SAE BP-1 Filler Panel
SAE 4200 Speaker/Headphone Switching Unit
SAE BP-7 Filler Panel
SAE 2400L Amplifier (Late Style)
SAE 2400 Amplifier
SAE 2400 Amplifier
SAE 2500 Amplifier
SAE 2500 Amplifier
SAE 2600 Amplifier

2nd rack from left (SAE R-1 Rack w/ SR-7 Stack Rack Extension)
I use this rack as my control rack
Gear from top to bottom

SAE Frachise Dealer Plaque
(2) SAE 4100 Time Delay Units
SAE PB-3 Filler Panel
SAE 4000 Crossover
SAE BP-1 Filler Panel
SAE 2100L Preamplifier
SAE 2700B Graphic Equalizer
SAE 5000A Noise Reduction (with optional rack mount faceplate)
SAE 2800 Parametric equalizer
SAE BP-7 Filler Panel

Middle rack (SAE R-1 Rack)
I am using this rack for my source components.

Micro Seiki DQX-1000 turntable w/ SAE phono cartridge
SAE BP-1 Filler Panel
SAE Mark VI FM Tuner
California Audio Labs Aria CD Player
Tascam CD-RW700 CD recorder
SAE BP-3 Filler Panel
SAE RC-1 Cassette shelf
SAE Rack Record Bin

2nd rack from extreme right (SAE R-2 Rack)
I am using this rack for my "01" amplifiers. See my "01 System" page for details.

Rack from extreme right (SAE R-2 Rack w/ SR-10 Stack Rack Extension)
I am using this rack for more of my "01" components plus my Pro Series components. See the appropriate page for details.

Main Power Rack (SAE R-2 Rack)
Located Between Speakers
Gear from top to bottom

SAE PB-3 Filler Panel
Infinity RS-1b Crossover
SAE A501 Amplifier
SAE A501 Amplifier w/ X25A components
SAE 4301 Forced Air Cooling System
SAE A1001 Amplifier
SAE A1001 Amplifier

Speakers: Infinity RS-1Bs w/ double woofer towers

Updated 3/28/08

Maggie - the official SAE guard dog on duty.
Break time for Barney.

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SCIENTIFIC AUDIO ELECTRONICS - LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

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