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JVC DIGITAL AM/FM STEREO TUNER QUARTZ LOCK________________________________________________________SOLD FOR PARTS OR REPAIR AS MOST TIMES DOES NOT TURN ON UNLESS TAPING ON SCREEN SHOULD BE EASY FIX FOR SOMEONE WHO KNOWSCURRENTLY DOES NOT TURN ONSOME MARKS AROUND CASING COMES WITH POWER CORDCAN POST OR PICK UP AVAILABLECHECK OUT MY OTHER AUDIO ITEMS!Core SpecificationsType: AM/FM FM Tuning Range: 88 – 108 MHzFrequency Range: 30 Hz – 15,000 Hz (+0.5 dB, -0.8 dB)Distortion Factor: 0.1% (mono), 0.3% (stereo)Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 80 dB (mono), 73 dB (stereo)Channel Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHzSelectivity: 60 dB at 400 kHzPresets: 40 station memory presetsConnections: Stereo L/R RCA audio outputs, antenna terminals
Comparable JVC tuners have a median asking price of US$104, with the lower quartile at US$60. At US$44, this is comfortably below the 25th percentile—a genuine bargain if it powers up and produces clean stereo FM.
The appeal is straightforward: quartz-synthesized tuning gives stable station lock, while the digital display and presets make it a convenient, fuss-free vintage source. The unspecified model and condition are the only real limitations, so confirm that the display, tuning buttons, stereo indicator, RCA output, and both FM and AM reception work. Even a modestly equipped JVC tuner is easy to justify at US$44 when functioning.
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JVC, originally founded on September 13, 1927, in Yokohama, Japan, as the Victor Talking Machine Company of Japan, emerged as a subsidiary of the American Victor Talking Machine Company. It quickly established itself in phonograph and record production, becoming a leader in turntables within its first few years. After RCA acquired the parent company in 1929, JVC expanded into radios and introduced Japan's first domestically produced television in 1939, laying the foundation for its enduring legacy in consumer electronics.
The brand's product focus has historically centered on audio and video playback devices, starting with phonographs and evolving through radios, televisions, and the revolutionary VHS videocassette recorder launched in 1976, which became the global standard over Sony's Betamax. In hi-fi realms, JVC gained renown for amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and components like tuners, while later offerings included headphones and car audio systems. Following its 2008 merger with Kenwood to form JVCKenwood, it continued blending audio expertise with broader electronics.
Today, JVC occupies a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, prized by enthusiasts for reliable, value-driven performance rather than ultra-high-end exclusivity. Its vintage gear, particularly from the wood-case amplifier era and early digital components, attracts collectors, while modern lines deliver competent sound without boutique pricing. This accessible heritage makes JVC a dependable choice for knowledgeable buyers seeking proven Japanese engineering.
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