Fanfare FT-1A Reference FM Tuner/Monitor

I would add that you shouldn't forget the Magnum Dynalab Etude either. Both the Etude and Fanfare are superb tuners, similar price, and I could be happy with either. I prefer the analog meters of the Etude (very retro), but the output flexibility of the Fanfare is very nice also. Try to listen to both if you can.

I just bought the Fanfare FT-1A and I agree with all the above postings. Unbalanced output comes in Hi and Low output. I prefer the Low output. This is a truly amazing piece of art which is highly musical. I sometimes tend to prefer its sound over my $6000 CD player. Give it a try. Use their own antenna for best results. And if you don t have a dealer in your region, they offer a 30-day trial period and excellent service!

Agreed - and Marv is a wonderful guy (the Pres of Fanfare)
Use the balanced and Kimber upgrade, good cable and a good antannae and anyone will be satisfied. Although I don't prefer it over my vinyl, I listen often.

I have an FT 1A and an FT 1Aii with the usb input which I use at my NJ beach house. Everything above is true. The reception quality rivals CD. I have a full half wave roof antenna and can pickup Princeton FM here in Western Phila area. Fringe reception is excellent and the analogue circuitry gives amazing sound.

Still have my FT-1A in my home music studio rack but have not used it for many years because of moving twice. I now live in the Sacramento area and wish yo know if there are any stations around hear worth finding music to record digitally using the balanced outputs. I know this discussion is very old but maybe some posters are still around and might help me. Kind regards, Jim