Onkyo T 4030 (2012–2017)

A DAB/FM tuner from the early 2010s, built to bring digital radio into hi-fi systems. It has a solid build and a Wolfson DAC.

Overview

The Onkyo T-4030 is a stereo DAB/FM tuner released between 2012 and 2017, with a confirmed model year of 2013. It receives DAB+, DAB, and FM. It was meant as a high-quality standalone tuner for hi-fi setups, giving reliable digital radio without the buffering of internet radio. It has a single-line display and no headphone output. The case is aluminum, the design is described as noble, and it is easy to operate. Multiple color options were available.

Specifications

Type	Mono/Stereo DAB RDS Tuner
Tuning Bands	FM
Tuning Scale	Digital
Supported broadcast formats	DAB+/DAB and FM
DAC	Wolfson DAC
Noise reduction technology	VLSC
Power Consumption	8 W
Display	Single-line
Headphone Connection	Not available
Construction	Aluminum

Design

The T-4030 features an aluminum construction with a refined, minimalist aesthetic, emphasizing durability and integration into high-fidelity audio systems. It includes a digital tuning interface and a single-line display, with attention to ease of use and available color variants.

Reception & Use

The T-4030 is rated 9.3 out of 10 based on 8 reviews. Reviewers praise it for bringing crystal-clear digital radio to hi-fi systems. It is described as a good DAB tuner for listeners fed up with internet radio buffering or weak FM reception. Some users list the single-line display and the missing headphone output as limitations.

Market

The tuner has turned up used on secondary markets including eBay and Hifi Shark. One listing was priced at R5,990.00 (South African Rand). No information on original MSRP, common failures, or repair availability was found.

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