Magnum Dynalab FT-101 Digital/Analog Reference FM Tuner - SkyFi Top 5 Pick

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This model is in my top five tuners of all time primarily because of its price to performance ratio. I can’t imagine a better tuner for the $$. 

It's also our best selling tuner!

This FT-101 was carefully reviewed and tested in our lab where it performed admirably.

It did not require *any* service or calibration. All dials and indicators worked without issue just as they should.

While it foregoes station presets to keep costs down, all efforts were put into its sensitive and delightful sound. 

It features three backlit analog meters to help you manually tune the station which also makes it look super cool . The three meters read Signal Multipath, Tuning, and RF Input.

The digital display avoids troublesome analog tuning indicators that keep you wondering what station you’ve tuned. 

On the back you’ll find low and high gain outputs to match to your preamp.

Condition is very good with only a few light scuffs. Magnum Dynalab actually still services these vintage tuners per their website and they will also take it on trade against other items from their current product line.

Included in this listing is just the tuner by itself as pictured.

Click here for an original FT-101 review from 1986 with technical specifications.

Click below to add our recommended matching cables from Kimber Kable, all brand new as SkyFi is an official Kimber dealer.

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The SkyFi Testing Process for Tuners:
We start with a visual inspection of all internal components to make sure there are no signs of stress or aging. Capacitors are checked for telltale signs of bulging or leaking, resistors are checked for signs of overheating or cracking, and transistors are checked for signs of stress or damage.

Then the tuner is thoroughly tested in our lab utilizing our professional Sencore SG80 FM Generator, which allows us to generate a reference FM signal of any frequency and amplitude, and then measure the resulting tuner output on our Sencore PR81 or oscilloscope.

Final testing involves pushing actual music from the tuner. We've learned over time that some issues are only noticeable to a trained ear while listening to familiar source material. Our test bench has reference vintage KEF speakers that we're very familiar with which quickly reveal any discrepancies. Some tuners will then move into our listening room where they are tested with our in-house reference speakers of choice.