Magnum Dynalab


Magnum Dynalab introduces another member to its line of FM ANALOG tuners, the MD 102. Following in the footsteps of the MD 108, the MD 102 with its precision aligned R.F. section and the tolerance matching components in the audio section is able to produce realism from a live performance that even the best CD players cannot match. Many radio stations are improving their transmission equipment, thereby allowing you the customer to experience the full emotion of the music.

The MD-102

Because of the level of RF performance that the MD 102 provides, recording off of the radio will become a common experience: you can build a library of your favorite music.

A great FM tuner like the MD 102 allows you to evaluate a recording artist and hear the performance with all the transparency, imaging, and sound staging of the original recording without purchasing any software.

WHY ANALOG?:

Magnum Dynalab specializes in the research and development of ANALOG FM tuners as well as antennas. Many people question why we are one of the only companies that builds a truly ANALOG FM tuner and ANALOG remote control. The answer is very simple. The best SOUND can only be produced when the signal received by the tuner is tuned and maintained in the ANALOG domain. By maintaining the signal in the ANALOG domain the customer has infinite tuning across the FM band; this is achieved by the use of a knob instead of the pushbutton step function tuning offered by a digital tuner. Because of our design in the manufacturing cycle, the front end and the IF (intermediate frequency) amplifiers are precision aligned, which guarantees that all specifications are met all the time; this is not possible in a digitally tuned tuner, as they are dependent on the tolerances of the components.

By calibrating and aligning the IF (intermediate frequency) amplifiers we are optimizing SOUND, SENSITIVITY and SELECTIVITY.

We ask that you listen and compare any of our tuners against the competitors' similarly priced units and decide.


FEATURES and BENEFITS of the ANALOG MD 102

Tunable five stage ANALOG front end (the more stages, the better); provides station separation without affecting stereo separation; Magnum Dynalab's in-house design
Balanced output -- precision matched amplifiers produce a perfectly Balanced signal
BW 1 - Ultra wide IF Band Width setting; this setting produces the best SOUND where adjacent channel interference is not a factor
BW 2 - Narrow IF Band Width setting; this setting produces the best sound where adjacent channel interference is a factor
Dual AGC (automatic gain control) stage -- eliminates the need for a local and distant switch
Auto Blend RF Circuit -- Automatically monitors and adjusts stereo separation to maximise "stereo quieting", insuring the quietest stereo signal as possible. Greatly improving your listening quality.
Shielded torroidal transformer -- reduces the noise floor of the tuner
Ultra linear capacitors in the power supply circuit -- improve the frequency response
Precision voltage stabilizers in the power supply circuit -- ensure precise tuning
Oxygen free wiring in the audio path -- provides a clean, uncolored path for the signal
Precision tunable matched IF (intermediate frequency) amplifiers -- ensures consistent specifications for adjacent channel separation, alternate channel separation and low distortion
Dual antenna inputs -- flexibility in choosing antennas
Defeatable mute -- eliminates any interstation noise while tuning
Aluminum chassis -- provides total shielding
Analog meters -- easy to read center tune, multipath and signal strength measurements
WBT unbalanced (RCA) output connectors -- low tolerance connector made of highly ductile "OFC" copper, 24 carat gold plated ensures a solid contact for interconnects
Gold plated Neutric Balanced connectors -- exact dimensions to ensure maximum conductivity
Fully shielded RF section-eliminates any interference from stray signals


PRICE

$2,500.00 US Funds



SPECIFICATIONS
50 Db quieting - stereo 25.0 dBf
capture ratio - > 1.5 dB
image rejection - 110.0 dB
signal to noise ratio 80.0 dB
alternate channel - wide 70.0 dB
alternate channel - narrow 80.0 dB
adjacent channel - wide 3.0 dB
adjacent channel - narrow 35.0 dB
THD - mono 0.10%
THD - stereo 0.18%
stereo separation 50.0 dB
AM suppression 70.0 dB
SCA rejection 80.0 dB
I.F. Rejection 80.0 dB
19 Khz and 38 Khz component rejection 75.0 dB
audio frequency response (+/_ 1dB) 15 Hz - 17 Khz
balanced audio output (600 ohms) 2.2 V
line audio output (RCA) 1.0 V
line power 20/220/230/240 Vac
dimensions - (inches HWD) 4.5 x 19 x.15
dimensions - (cm HWD) 11.43 x 48.3 x 38.1
weight (lbs./Kg) 16/7.1
power consumption (typ/max) 50w/100w


For Triode Series Only

Tube Specifications
Filament Current (max) 330 mA    (min) 270 mA
Anode Current (1) (max) 1.07 mA    (min) 0.92
Anode Current (2) (max) 1.07 mA    (min) 0.92
Total Harmonic Distortion 1.8 %
* MD 106T and 102T, test sheets are included in the tube box.


PRICE: $3,195.00 U.S.

The PRECISION ANALOGUE REMOTE SYSTEM
Is now available as an option on all production Magnum Dynalab tuners, receivers and as an update to all previous Magnum Dynalab tuners and receivers.

This extremely accurate and silent remote system was developed in conjunction with engineering support from Texas Instruments and Archronix Corporation of Toronto, Ontario.

The remote utilizes TI’s latest 16-bit ultra low power processor with 60 KB flash memory, 2048 bytes RAM, 125-ns instruction cycle time, 12-Bit A/D converter with internal reference, Sample-and-Hold and auto-scan, Dual 12-Bit D/A converters, 16-Bit timer_A with three capture/compare registers, supply voltage supervisor/monitor and numerous additional features.

Needless to say this is the most accurate tuning system ever found in a Magnum Dynalab tuner as the resolution exceeds even that of our precision tuning potentiometers with no potential for performance degradation due to mechanical wear. The user can switch between manual and auto tune simply by turning the remote control off with the hand-held.

Future software upgrades to this system will include an auto alignment feature to compensate for deviations as components age or operating parameters change. Presets are maintained in a non-volatile flash memory in case of any power interruption.

Price: 250.00 USD


Faceplate option - Available in 17 3/4" black and 19" black.
silver and gold anodized finishes.(optional) Price - $150.00 USD

Option Available - Kimber wiring in significant signal paths-improves detail and high frequency extension. Price - $175.00 USD
MAGNUM DYNALAB LTD. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR MODIFY
THE SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT NOTICE


MAGNUM DYNALAB LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT

Magnum Dynalab, the standard for FM tuners in the70's, 80's, 90's, continues to lead into the new millennium. We pride ourselves on offering products of exceptional build quality without obsolescence. Magnum Dynalab is committed to offering our customers service excellence worthy of your investment, regardless of the age of your product.

Magnum Dynalab factory warranty for tuners is 2 years parts and labor. (Vacuum tubes 1 year.) Our policy is a lifetime service commitment to our customers. A $75 flat rate fee (plus shipping) for any required service for the life of any Magnum Dynalab tuner(not incluing vacuum tubes).

Aftermarket modifications done to our tuners by unauthorized technicians will void any warranties and our lifetime service commitment. Additional service charges will apply under these circumstances.



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