Sound dynamics, Great MD build quality

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This is just a great purchase. Sound quality and build quality unmatched. MD is a great company KNOWN for it's customer service. They offer many updates, tune-ups and other great services for customers with older products. They can make older products look brand new with new faceplates and other cosmetics improvements. But the sound quality of these analog tuners will never be matched!

Great sound, great value. I'm very pleased with this piece!

Similar Products Used:

Yamaha, other MD tuners

Clear, open sound, excellent reception, non-fatiguing

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If you are looking for conveniences (presets, auto-seek functions, etc), don't stop at the Magnum Dynalab FT-101A. If you want the best sounding tuner for your money, listen closely to this unit. My previous tuner, a Carver TX-11, was awful (something I realized within weeks after it was purchased).
Now that Magnum-Dynalab has discontinued the FT-11, the 101A is at the bottom of a very impressive roster of MD tuners. I've owned and loved my FT-101A for years, and it simply isn't worthwhile for me to move up the MD line. This is a remarkable device; however, if you can afford to get the Etude (or better), go ahead and splurge.
A couple of caveats: I also own Magnum-Dynalab's ST-2 antennae, which is a 'whip' antennae attached to a short cylindrical module about the size of an adult fist. The ST-2 comes with a 25' coax cable, and works wonders on reception -- if you are used to using a cheap dipole or junky interior antennae, I strongly urge you to spend the $85 on an ST-2.
I also picked up (for a pittance) Magnum-Dynalab's Model 205 Signal Sleuth, which is a radio signal amplifier. The ST-2 antennae connects to the Model 205, which amplifies and cleans the signal before passing it on to the FT-101A. This combination is stellar. Very highly recommended.

Similar Products Used:

Carver TX-11