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Dynaco Stereomatic Multiplex FM-3 Tuner
$ 5.54
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Description
Up for auction is Dynaco Multiplex Model FM-3 commonly known as a Dynaco (or Dyna) FM-3 tuner. I purchased it myself from an eBay seller in 2017 with the intention that I would rebuild it but I have since lost interest. When I got it I removed most of the dust and grime and sprayed contact conditioner into the sockets, pot and switches. Over the past few days I connected a rabbit ear antenna and have it playing through an amplifier into a pair of speakers for several hours. I was able to pick up twenty-some stations across the dial. As is usual with FM stations, some come in better than others and switching to mono can yield cleaner sound in some cases.Examine the images closely as they form part of the description. If a defect is shown in any image it is going to be present when you get it!
If you are interested in a Dyna FM-3 you may want to consider the example listed here in preference to others for the following reasons.
1. The unit is working. Not in the sense that it merely lights up when powered on, but it actually tunes in stations and plays.
2. I know how to pack. It won't arrive loose in a box.
3. I guarantee it will work or your money back (see terms elsewhere).
4. This listing is an auction and so the bidding determines the price.
But, be aware, this is a fifty-ish year old piece of equipment. Given that, I think it works fairly well, but you probably could get something modern that fits in your pocket that sounds better than this or any Dyna FM-3. Some parts probably should be replaced and the set could use an alignment. But if you are an enthusiast of this type of equipment you could do a lot worse.
There are multiple sources on the WWW that have copies of the Instructions (including how to perform an alignment) available for free. So, if you need a better idea of what you are getting into do a search of "dynaco fm-3 instructions". I will not be shipping a copy.
Power cord with three-prong plug is not original.
Questions are welcome, but the information you will find doing the above search is the better than reaching out to me to get your technical questions answered. Ideally this unit will be purchased by an enthusiast who knows something about electronics. If you do not know Ohm's Law, do not know how to solder, do not know how to take electrical measurements and have no experience with vacuum tubes, I humbly suggest there are much better places to start.
Note, I am limiting this auction to the United States due to the risk of damage in transit with international shipments. You are on your own if you try to circumvent this limitation.