Denon TU-800 (1987–1990)
An AM/FM stereo tuner made in Japan, produced from 1987 to 1990.
Overview
The Denon TU-800 is an AM/FM stereo tuner built by Denon in Japan. It came out in 1987 and stayed in production until 1990. It belonged to a group of high-end tuners released around 1988, known for precise audio performance. Tuning is manual, with a digital tuning scale, and it covers FM and medium wave (MW). Denon sold it as a premium component. The original price was approximately $500 or 1,000 Deutsche Mark.
Specifications
| Power source | 100/117/220/240V, 50/60Hz |
| Tuning method | Manual |
| Tuning bands | FM, MW |
| FM tuning range | 87.5 to 108 MHz |
| MW tuning range | 522 to 1611 kHz |
| Usable sensitivity | 0.8 µV (DIN), 0.9 µV (IHF) S/N 50 |
| Signal to noise ratio | 84dB (FM), 53dB (MW) |
| Total harmonic distortion | 0.02 at 1 kHz |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight |
Context
The Denon TU-800 was one of three "outstanding tuners" introduced in 1988, alongside the Onkyo T-9090II and Pioneer Elite F-91. It was positioned as a precision component for audiophiles who wanted better FM and AM reception.
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