![]() ![]() ![]() The new version looks to get its audio from a larger IC. The ICs in the older version are an LM4500AM, the 5532 (which they painted over with red paint), and an LM1965N. The bass isn't bad but there is a little too much treble. It should not be surprising the the FT-11 sounds much like the FT-101 in stock form, with both having a rather recessed midrange. Both the FT-11 and FT-101 also use 4.7 ♟ output caps. Our panelist Jim listened to two versions of the FT-11 and has this report: "The earlier version had what looks to be the same audio stage as the FT-101 and 101A. Bill Ammons' amplified filter board, which would convert the 2 filters into 4, would be one possible solution. With a single IF bandwidth and only 2 ceramic filters, the FT-11 needs some help in the selectivity department. The FM-only FT-11, like other Magnum Dynalab tuners, has an analog-style tuning knob but uses varactor tuning (the equivalent of 4 gangs) rather than a mechanical tuning capacitor, MD's typical minimalist styling and a large digital frequency readout. There were three different versions of the FT-11 (not counting the two different faceplate colors) and we have not figured out all of their similarities and differences. Please see the On-Deck Circle for tuners that we know very little about or that we're not sure merit a writeup. In parentheses after the model number are the year of introduction and most recent list price, and/or the original list price if indicated by "orig" (special thanks to David Rich of The Audio Critic for copies of historical material from his reference library). Tuners are listed alphabetically by manufacturer and in alphabetical and numerical sequence by model number. eBay listings that quote us incorrectly or without credit may be terminated without notice. ![]() ![]() Permission is hereby granted to quote our text so long as proper credit is given. Copyright ©2001-2022 Tuner Information Center. ![]()
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