The sequerra model 1 fm tuner super rare gold finish. This particular tuner series came out in 1974 at a time where there was some pretty fierce competition. Enter the day sequerra fm studio tuner, the budget version of the living legend. Jan 06, 2006 day sequerra presented its newest fm amhd radio tuner, the model m1 hd broadcast reference tuner in the alexis park. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by sequerra. St arranged it discreetly behind a closed window curtain, and used it to pull in all of his favorite hd radio stations, including those his sony xdrf1hd tuner couldnt otherwise retrieve. At first i was looking at the audiolab 8000t but the tuner was discontinued and this outfit was brought out by a racing car company and that really mess my plans up soon after i began to read and focus on the awsome day sequerra reference classic man oh man what a tuner i enjoy sending the signal balanced out of the tuner through my vampire cables which is balanced into my. What follows is an excellent primer from the the users manual for the superb day sequerra reference tuner now discontinued the selection and installation of an appropriate fm antenna is arguably the most important aspect of receiving high quality fm. This is a ultra rare opportunity to acquire a truly collectors item day sequerra fm reference tuner in mint condition, larry greenhill from stereophile quote this is the rollsroyce of solidstate tuner utter transparency, coherency, explosive dynamic range, seemingly limitless depth of field. The scope is going on my unit, and i need to have it repaired. The sequerra had amazing sound quality too, and was packed with ics, but the tuning circuitry was entirely analog. This is a ultra rare opportunity to acquire a truly collectors item day sequerra fm reference tuner in mint condition, larry greenhill from stereophile quote this is the rollsroyce of solidstate tuner utter transparency, coherency, explosive dynamic range, seemingly limitless depth of field, solid imaging provide for a musically fulfilling experience and the sound quality redefine the.
For sale a great sounding day sequerra fm reference tuner in very good condition. Iwistao mid cycle inductance kit for tube fm radio tuner. Apr 19, 2015 marantz 10b tube stereo tuner from 1965 live test. Day sequerra tuner fm reference scope question i have an fm reference from the earlymid 90s when the company was owned by roth. We get a lot of really neat equipment in the shop but this is definitely in the top 1% of what weve ever seen. Is the sequerra model 1 fm tuner the best fm tuner ever made. Adcom gft555 ii amfm digital stereo audiophile analog tuner 5 out of 5 stars. To open downloaded files you need acrobat reader or similar pdf reader program. This tuner is very similar in controls, inputoutput connections, and general layout to.
I never own a tuner that had the ability to lock onto a weak signal and deliver such as the daysequerrathe capture and distribution of the midrange the highs and low end are no problem for the big daysequerra reference. Jan 04, 2009 is the sequerra model 1 fm tuner the best fm tuner ever made. This tuner is very similar in controls, inputoutput connections, and general layout to the fm studio tuner. Scope is functional but somewhat dim not unusual for this piece. Simaudio made it only for 2 years i guess 20012003with collaboration from magnum dynalab but addedcircuit refinements magic from. Day sequerra presented its newest fmamhd radio tuner, the model m1 hd broadcast reference tuner in the alexis park.
Note that hd radio requires a strong signal with a low noise floor so a roof mounted antenna may be needed before you will see hd signal lock. Sequerra model 1 manual fm stereo tuner hifi engine. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. Day sequerra fm reference tuner sale pending to henry. Selecting the proper antenna is crucial to achieving optimum performance from your tuner. Simaudio moon air analog fm tuner black with remote for. The daysequerra m3 contains no user serviceable components inside the unit. This is a super sexy tuner with the legendary marantz 10b tuners dna all over it. Sequerra fm1 service manual download, schematics, eeprom. A comprehensive discussion of fm and fm system problems including antennas is available from the sequerra company in booklet form. To purchase model 1 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their. Sequerra fm1, the marantz 10b, and the rel precedent mono.
A digitalreadout fm tuner with multipurpose oscilloscope and builtin dolby noise reduction, in metal case. Sound quality is great cd quality on the balanced outputs. Iwistao power transformer ei output voltage 230v0230v 6. The sequerra model 1 fm tuner radio sequerra company inc woodside ny, build 1974, 16 pictures, schematics, 1 tubes, 84 semiconductors, united. Output connect the tuner to the preamp using the tuners output fixed jacks on the back panel. The sequerra model 1 fm tuner radio sequerra company inc. Output connect the tuner to the preamp using the tuner s output fixed jacks on the back panel. The three best fm tuners the usa ever produced are. Fanfare ft1a digitalanalog fm tuner stereophile class. In a scape dominated by top end analogonly design tuners. Best rock songs vietnam war music best rock music of all time 60s and 70s rock playlist duration. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. One out of five reference sequerra model 1 fm tuners made with the gold anodized faceplate in mint conditions.
Very rare simaudio moon air analog fm tuner in black comes with frm remotesecond owner and has been in my collection for a whilevery low hours since its a collectable. The tuner which inspired sidney smith and saul marantz when they designed the 10b, the tuner which sank the original marantz company. Day sequerra fm reference tuner sale pending to henry for. The name fm band is misleading, since one can transmit fm on any frequency. Fm station broadcast engineers use the sequerra to inform them of the characteristics of the signals they are transmitting. Day sequerra fm reference broadcast monitor allegrosound. March 1975 issue of radioelectronics magazine with sequerra tuner featured on the cover. Best fm tuner ever made, the redoubtable rel precedent. What is missing from the sequerra model 1 tuner a good tuner turns excellent.
This tuner is regarded as the best tuner ever built period. Like the ft1, the fanfare ft1a is an analogtuned fm stereo receiver with digital frequency display and a choice of wide or narrow if bandwidths. This is a ultra rare opportunity to acquire a truly collectors item day sequerra fm reference tuner in mint condition, larry greenhill from stereophile quote this is the rollsroyce of solid state tuner utter transparency, coherency, explosive dynamic range, seemingly limitless depth of field, solid imaging provide for a musically fulfilling experience and the sound quality redefine the. Sequerra model 1 fm tuner best of the best vintage tuner. Sequerra model 1 fm tuner best of the best vintage tuner availability. Day sequerra fm reference tuner with original boxmanual. Other than the lack of a web interface, the unit works as it should. This is a super sexy tuner with the legendary marantz 10b tuner s dna all over it. Unlike the marantz 10b, this day sequerra fm reference tuner is virtually maintenance free. Adcom gft555 ii am fm digital stereo audiophile analog tuner 5 out of 5 stars. Of these three only the sequerra fm1 was solid state. Allegrosound daysequerra fm reference broadcast monitor.
All of these bands mentioned are in the vhf band which extends from 30 mhz to 300 mhz. If marantz 10b is the grandfather, then this sequerra fm reference will be its grandson. The sequerra model 1 tuner is, no doubt, one of the most famous tuners of the world. Marantz 10b tube stereo tuner from 1965 live test youtube. We have 1 sequerra 1 manual available for free pdf download. Fm broadcast band wikipedia in most of the world, the fm broadcast band, used for broadcasting fm radio stations, goes from 87. A terrific sounding fm tuner will bring great joy to your audio file existence. The sequerra model 1 fm tuner sequerra company inc. During that period the unit will play audio from the station that was playing.
The marantz model 10b had been around for a little bit, and the mcintosh mr78. Feb 24, 2012 sequerra model 1 fm tuner the rarest of tuners. Anyone who attended one or more hi fi shows over the last two. Day sequerra tuner fm reference scope question audiogon. The sequerra model 1 fm tuner sequerra company inc material. Read about what makes it so special and so worthy of the ultimate approbation. These 3 tuners were the absolute best of the best, and this sequerra was the most sophisticated and most expensive by a large margin.
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