Revox B260 (1988–1992)

A high-end FM stereo tuner from Revox, built in the late 1980s. It is ready for RDS.

Overview

The Revox B260 is a mono/stereo FM tuner made by Revox in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Production started in 1988 and continued through 1992. It was built in both West Germany and Switzerland, and it has a reputation for high build quality and superior audio performance. It runs on 220/240V at 50Hz and tunes the full FM band, 87.50 to 108.00 MHz. Its three-dimensional imaging and rich lower midrange get a lot of mention, and it has been favorably compared to other high-end tuners of its era. Measured stereo separation is better than 40 dB.

Specifications

Production years	1988–1992
Dimensions	450 x 109 x 332 mm
Weight	7 kg
Reception range	FM: 87.50 … 108.00 MHz
Voltage	220/240V, 50Hz

Design

The Revox B260-S was designed with future compatibility in mind. It is already prepared for RDS operation, and it can be upgraded by retrofit when the RDS system becomes available.

Market

The Revox B260 originally sold for between $2,000 and $2,500. Today it typically goes for $270-385 on the used market. Some listings ask as much as C$450 for units in good condition.