Fanfare FM FT-1 FM Ref Tunner
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Fanfare FT-1 FM tuner in Silver with a Black face plate with remote and factory bonded owners manual in like new condition
Comes in Silver & has a extra Black face plate so, it can be either Silver or Black.
As new in Silver and comes with a Black face plate (see pictures) as new with factory manual and remote one owner non smokers originally purchased from Ambrosia Audio & Video (when I owned it now doing business as Weinhart design essentially the same company just smaller).
Comes with a new second rack mount face plate. Currently has a standard 17" black face plate a is "like new"
Serial # 1517
FM stereo tuner with analog tuning and full-function remote control.
Usable sensitivity: 10.5dBf/mono, 11.5dBf/stereo. 50dB quieting
sensitivity 15.0dBf mono; 35.0dBf stereo.
Capture ratio: 1.5dB.
Selectivity: 55dB/wide, 75dB/narrow.
Adjacent-channel selectivity:
10dB/wide, 25dB/narrow.
Tuning range: 87.5-108.5MHz in 50kHz steps.
S/N
ratio: 75dB (A-weighted).
THD: 0.15% mono, 0.30% stereo.
Stereo
separation (1kHz): 50dB. AM suppression: -70dB. SCA suppression: -70dB.
Power consumption: 25W.
FANFARE FT-1 AM/FM Tuner with Remote and
Balanced Outputs
Description
The Fanfare FT-1 is a highly sensitive
FM tuner augmented by excellent selectivity and offering a host of
important features. Not the least of these features is clear
full-spectrum stereo reception with excellent sonic accuracy and
soundstage reproduction."
The FT-1 also has an infrared remote control with all-front-panel
functions: eight presets, wide/narrow IF band switching, two-position
DX switching for "local only" reception, fast up/down manual tuning in
50kHz steps, auto-seek mode to automatically find stereo FM stations,
silent pushbutton controls, and a special "band" switch for future RF
bandwidths. The Fanfare features special noise-reduction circuitry, two
sets of unbalanced audio outputs (Hi and Lo), one set of balanced XLR
audio outputs, and a composite output (for FM broadcast use). In other
words, the FT-1 has all the bells and whistles of a mid-fi digital
tuner, plus sound quality associated with the best audiophile products.
The FT-1 is an analog tuner design. It doesn't use a
frequency-synthesis "black box," but discrete circuitry using tuned
coils and MOSFET solid-state devices. It does use a proprietary digital
microprocessor circuit called UNISET, which constantly samples for
accuracy the frequency tuned to—if it detects any drift, the UNISET
monitor immediately adjusts the tuner to keep it properly tuned.
RF stages in the FT-1 use high-quality varactor tuning devices and
MOSFET RF amplifiers; IF stages utilize hand-selected ceramic filters
for best group-delay characteristics. The low-level RCA output is
direct-coupled, while the high-level output is boosted by an
audio-grade amplifier stage.
Stereophiles Rave review: @
https://www.stereophile.com/fmtuners/694fanfare/index.html
Conclusion:
One of my least favorite publications is Consumer Reports. Even
before they trashed the Suzuki Samurai (footnote 3), I found their
value-for-money, lowest-common-denominator analysis of audio products
repugnant. Sound never seems to matter to CR, just features and price. Feh.
It is ironic, therefore, that I find that what sets the Fanfare FT-1
above its competition is its value for the dollar. While the FT-1 is the
Magnum Dynalab's equal in performance and sonics, the Fanfare is
ergonomically superior and costs $155 less. If you add to the
Magnum Dynalab the optional remote, which gives remote control of the
five presets, tuning, and on/off capabilities, the difference is $634
plus shipping. That's enough to pay for quite an elaborate antenna.
Also, the FT-1's special "band" switch allows for the possibility of
upgrading for future RF bands, assuming Fanfare makes this available.
While the Rotel RHT-10 tuner reviewed by Don Scott in the November 1993 Stereophile
(Vol.16 No.10, p.230) is also worthy competition, the Fanfare has
superior output capabilities, with both low- and high-level single-ended
RCA, and balanced XLR and composite outputs. This choice of outputs
allows you to avoid the RHT-10's Achilles' heel: the excessive output
level on heavily modulated stations. The Rotel costs $1500—$305 more
than the Fanfare.
Given that both the Magnum Etude and the Rotel RHT-10 are rated as Class A tuners in Stereophile's
most recent "Recommended Components," I strongly believe that the
Fanfare FT-1 deserves not only Class A status, but the bargain "$$$"
rating as well. You can spend more bucks on a tuner if you want to, but
smart money will purchase a Fanfare FT-1 and spend the extra dinero
on a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious antenna. FM may not stand for
Free Music, but with the Fanfare FT-1 tuner, your FM source might be the
least-expensive Class A input in your system.
Read more at https://www.stereophile.com/fmtuners/694fanfar /index.html#YK6ARIJbhFCi12yP.99
Feel free to call with questions, I can be reached in my Los
Angeles Audio & Video showroom weekdays (11-4PM) 310-472-8880 or
after hours and weekends (10-10) on my cell 310-927-2260 or e-mail me
directly at: [email protected]
Contact: David
Weinhart best to CALL with questions in Los Angeles Showroom from 11-4PM
@ 310-472-8880 or my cell after hours and weekends from 10-10PM @
310-927-2260 or e-mail me directly at [email protected]
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Making Audio Systems better
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Weinhart Design, Inc.
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Los Angeles, California 90077
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Questions for the seller |
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| Does the tuner have balanced outputs? Thanks again Tom Thank you yes it does it’s also listed in the ad as having balanced outputs.
It is in as new condition and even comes with a black and silver faceplate.
It is an exceptional value.
It is best if you have questions to call David in Los Angeles anytime from 10 AM to 10 PM text or call seven days a week 310-927-2260.
Making better sound one system at a time,
David Weinhart and the Weinhart design audio team
www.weinhartdesign.com |
| Hi, Does the Fanfare have any dings, scratches or wear anywhere? Thanks so much. Tom It is in excellent condition and eight out 10 or better.
Saying something like no scratches or dings is not something I’m comfortable with it is an eight out of 10 condition or better.
I can be reached in Los Angeles anytime from 10 AM to 10 PM text or call Davide at 310-927-2260.
Making better systems one system at a time,
David Weinhart in the Weinhart design audio team |
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