The record shows a tuner that didn't post class-leading lab numbers but earned praise for how it performed in use. Audio (January 1988, p.124) said the measurements weren't the best, but the sound was excellent and the imaging was realistic.

Known specifications from the same review:

• Dimensions: 16½ in. W × 2½ in. H × 6½ in. D (42 cm × 6.4 cm × 16.5 cm)
• Weight: 7¼ lbs. (3.3 kg)
• Price: $375
• 50-dB quieting sensitivity: mono 14.7 dBf, stereo 36.1 dBf
• Ultimate S/N at 1 kHz (CCIR/ARM): mono 74 dB, stereo 65 dB
• THD: 0.25% at 100% modulation
• Capture ratio: 1.2 dB (wide i.f. mode), 3.0 dB (narrow mode)
• Selectivity: 32 dB (wide), 85 dB (narrow)

Beyond that review, almost nothing else turns up in the period record. Production years, circuit details, and market context remain unconfirmed.

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