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Magnum-Dynalab MD-90 FM Tuner
A name long associated with superlative audiophile tuners, Magnum-Dynalab tuners have established a reputation world wide for their outstanding performance.
Though not inexpensive, Magnum-Dynalab offers a range of FM tuners that will fit most budgets.
If you are serious about FM, you’ll find complete satisfaction with the performance of a Magnum-Dynalab tuner.
Magnum-Dynlab believes that analog tuning circuits provide performance superior to digital or frequency synthesis tuning. In contrast with the frequency synthesis method of tuning, analog is not dependent on a digital microprocessor chip to establish the tuner's receive frequency. With analog, tuning is accomplished using specially-selected, discrete components in the tuner's critical "front end." In the Magnum Dynalab design, these components are selected and matched so that a unique balance of sensitivity, selectivity and sound can be maintained.
However, the most significant advantage in analog is that it delivers control into the hands of the user. Infinite tuning is available in order to establish maximum stereo separation or to detune slightly in order to minimize on-frequency noise. With frequency synthesis tuners, this capability is offered usually in fixed, 50KHz steps. While FM stations themselves are rarely found to be transmitting outside the +-2KHz standard, FM station signals that are rebroadcast over cable may not be quite so precise.
The MD-90's in house manufactured 3-stage RF front end is sure to extract the most intricate signals from amongst the milieu of FM congestion that abounds in today's urban markets. Additional support is given through the custom Auto Blend RF circuit, which constantly monitors and varies stereo separation, insuring optimal "stereo quieting" during your listening sessions.
The MD-90 incorporates all functions in a totally redesigned motherboard. This integration has provided the necessary design efficiencies to allow consistently higher levels of selectivity to be maintained. Along with added selectivity, the MD-90 has a redesigned power supply circuit that maintains the tuner circuitry at standby at all times when the tuner is connected to a live AC source. The MD-90 can now also house the analog remote system (FTR) inside the chassis allowing for precise analog tuning through the optional remote control.
Extra: Imagine the superb performance of a Magnum-Dynalab tuner enhanced with the enchanting liquidity of vacuum tubes. The boys at Magnum-Dynalab did just that and now offer a class a triode analog output stage as an option on any of their models. Check out the “Related Products” link below to learn more.
Features:
• BW 1/ BW 2 bandwidth control - Switchable to effectively control annoying sideband interference.
• Mute circuit - noise-activated with manual defeat switch.
• Auto Blend RF circuit - automatically monitors and varies stereo separation insuring optimal "stereo quieting" during your listening sessions.
• Stereo/Mono Mode - User switchable.
• Digital frequency display - Independent frequency counter derives input from tuner's local oscillator section and displays in soft, amber 0.5" LED numerals.
• Balanced Outputs-allows Felxibility in system design
• Precision Flywheel Tuning -gives accuracy and ease of tuning.
• Retail $995 (Special pricing listed below)
Click on the Review link for more information on the MD-90T employing the tube output stage option on the MD-90.
Click here for a review of this product.
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Magnum-Dynalab ST-2 Omnidirectional FM Antenna
Magnum-Dynalab Vacuum Tube Option
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