Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
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Dave wrote:
No its stereo the MD-108 they make is valve hybrid but costs $5,800
in US Canada the UK price is £5,600
It has two 12 AX 7 tubes in the final stage and a discrete
amplification system is designed to capture the ambiance
(so they say)
They actually make the decoder with valves?
Not sure the site say's
In a world given to compromise, Magnum Dynalab has conceded nothing in its
approach to building their flagship tuner, the MD 108. Known for
manufacturing FM Tuners of unparalleled quality, famous for their balance of
Sensitivity, Selectivity and Sonic performance, it was only a matter of time
before Magnum Dynalab achieved the pinnacle of FM Tuner performance. Manfred
Breunig, designer of Magnum Dynalab products, is confident the MD 108 is
that achievement.
Designed and constructed with the music lover in mind, the MD 108 is a
hybrid tuner utilizing a truly new ANALOG R.F. section with precise MAGIC
EYE tube tuning and a separate audio stage developed to exacting standards,
utilizing two 12 AX 7 tubes in the audio switching stage.
A precision tuning pot ensure optimum resolution from the five stage
varactor front end. With three ultra-sensitive bandwidth setting and
enhanced selectivity, you are ensured the best possible signal from any of
the four antenna inputs (two analog, two digital), each selected from the
front panel. An exclusive muting circuit eliminates unwanted inter-station
noise (auto blend circuit). To verify performance, the MD 108 employs two
accurately calibrated taut band analog meters to indicate multipath and
signal strength. In unison with these meters, a unique quad MATRIX EYE tube
for centre tuning means there is little guess work in optimizing FM
reception. Low noise dual-gate MOSFET transistors and hand matched
resonators mated to double-sided, plated circuit boards provide peak
performance. The logic circuit which controls the tuner operation uses C-MOS
technology, which has very high noise immunity making external transients of
little impact. The logic circuit is controlled by gold plated momentary
switches. With the switches always in a uniform position, the MD 108
maintains a clean, aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Not to be outdone by the specially designed front end, a separate CLASS A
audio stage was designed. Using components and technology, worthy of the
signal being received from the front end, the audio stage, using two 12 AX 7
tubes in the final stage and a discrete amplification system is designed to
capture the ambiance of the music. The BALANCED circuit using a pair of
bi-polar low noise transistors are cross coupled to ensure a precise
BALANCED signal to match your other higher performance components. The
Magnum Dynalab MD 108 establishes the new benchmark by which all other
tuners will be judged.
It also comes with a carrying case, made out of metal, not sure where your
going to take it
Dave xxxx
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