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FM/AM Tuner under around $500

I am looking to purchse a tuner but I do not really know the terminology involved or what the numbers associated with those words actually mean. If anybody can help on the following list it would be appreciated.

Selectivity:

Harmonic Distortion:

Separation:

S/N Ratio:

Capture Ratio:

Also if you have any product ideas for me to look and that as well ($500 range)
bianchi27

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wstritt
170 posts
 
I'm not a tuner expert but you may want to consider a Magnum Dynalab FT-101A. I've read a number of comments on them that they are not that well made but I have one and have been perfectly satisfied with it. Then again, I haven't spent a lot of time searching out alternatives.

You can generally find used FT-101A's here on Agon for under $500.
wstritt
170 posts
 
As for what all the words mean, try these links:

http://www.fanfare.com/fm-specs.html

or

http://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter/5_14_2003/142_howto_tuner.html

I'm sure there are others that might be better, but they should provide what you need even if lengthy.
wstritt
170 posts
 
Actually, the first link by Lngbruno if the best, and was the one I was originally thinking of but couldn't remember. Should have read the post more carefully.
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