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This page is generated from the available FM specifications for all units that
include an FM tuner. Units are ranked against one another, and the coloring of
the listings groups the ranks together. In addition, the precise specified value
is shown.
If we don't have the specification for a particular model, it is not included in the comparison. Here's how to consider these numbers. Percentages are straightforward. "uV" are "microvolts" and are a linear measurement; so the difference between .9 uV and 1.0 uV is about 10%, just as you would expect. Finally, "dB" are "decibels" and these are decidedly non-linear. Every 3 dB represents double, so for instance a tuner that had a stereo separation of 52 dB is about 1/2 as good as a tuner that has a separation of 55 dB. As always, if you have the data for a particular model that you do not see listed here, please shoot me an email with that information! |
FM Sensitivity for 30 dB quieting
| Ranking | Model | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | SA1000 Receiver | 0.9 uV |
| 2nd | SA6800X Receiver | 1.8 uV |
| 2nd | SA6400X Receiver | 1.8 uV |
| 2nd | SA5770 Receiver | 1.8 uV |
| 2nd | SA6700X Received | 1.8 uV |
| 3rd | SA5760 Receiver | 1.9 uV |
| 3rd | SA0505 Receiver | 1.9 uV |
| 3rd | SA6000X Receiver | 1.9 uV |
| 3rd | SA5600X Receiver | 1.9 uV |
| 3rd | SA8000X Receiver | 1.9 uV |
| 3rd | ST7600 Tuner | 1.9 uV |
| 3rd | SA7300X Receiver | 1.9 uV |
| 3rd | SA5200 Receiver | 1.9 uV |
| 3rd | ST8600 Tuner | 1.9 uV |
| 3rd | SA8100X Receiver | 1.9 uV |
| 3rd | SA8500X Receiver | 1.9 uV |
| 4th | SA5400X Receiver | 2.0 uV |
| 4th | ST7300 Tuner | 2.0 uV |
FM Mono THD
| Ranking | Model | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | SA5770 Receiver | 0.1% |
| 1st | SA1000 Receiver | 0.1% |
| 2nd | ST8600 Tuner | 0.15% |
| 2nd | SA0505 Receiver | 0.15% |
| 3rd | ST7300 Tuner | 0.2% |
| 3rd | ST7600 Tuner | 0.2% |
| 4th | SA5760 Receiver | 0.3% |
| 4th | SA6700X Received | 0.3% |
| 4th | SA7300X Receiver | 0.3% |
| 4th | SA8000X Receiver | 0.3% |
| 4th | SA5600X Receiver | 0.3% |
| 4th | SA6000X Receiver | 0.3% |
| 4th | SA8100X Receiver | 0.3% |
| 4th | SA8500X Receiver | 0.3% |
| 5th | SA6400X Receiver | 0.4% |
| 5th | SA5400X Receiver | 0.4% |
FM Stereo THD
| Ranking | Model | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | SA1000 Receiver | 0.1% |
| 2nd | SA5770 Receiver | 0.15% |
| 3rd | ST8600 Tuner | 0.25% |
| 4th | SA0505 Receiver | 0.30% |
| 5th | SA8100X Receiver | 0.4% |
| 5th | SA7300X Receiver | 0.4% |
| 5th | SA5760 Receiver | 0.4% |
| 5th | ST7600 Tuner | 0.4% |
| 5th | SA8500X Receiver | 0.4% |
| 5th | ST7300 Tuner | 0.4% |
FM 50 dB quieting sensitivity, Mono
| Ranking | Model | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | SA1000 Receiver | 1.2 uV |
| 2nd | SA5770 Receiver | 2.4 uV |
| 3rd | ST8600 Tuner | 2.6 uV |
| 4th | SA0505 Receiver | 2.7 uV |
| 5th | ST7300 Tuner | 3 uV |
FM 50 dB quieting sensitivity, Stereo
| Ranking | Model | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | SA1000 Receiver | 17.7 uV |
| 2nd | ST8600 Tuner | 28.4 uV |
| 3rd | SA5770 Receiver | 33.4 uV |
| 4th | SA0505 Receiver | 39.7 uV |
| 5th | ST7300 Tuner | 45 uV |
FM Alternate Channel Selectivity, wide or normal)
| Ranking | Model | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | SA1000 Receiver | 85 dB |
| 1st | ST8600 Tuner | 85 dB |
| 2nd | ST7600 Tuner | 75 dB |
| 2nd | ST7300 Tuner | 75 dB |
| 3rd | SA6800X Receiver | 70 dB |
| 3rd | SA6400X Receiver | 70 dB |
| 3rd | SA0505 Receiver | 70 dB |
| 4th | SA6700X Received | 65 dB |
| 4th | SA5400X Receiver | 65 dB |
| 4th | SA5600X Receiver | 65 dB |
| 4th | SA6000X Receiver | 65 dB |
| 4th | SA8000X Receiver | 65 dB |
| 5th | SA5200 Receiver | 60 dB |
FM Alternate Channel Selectivity (Narrow)
| Ranking | Model | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | ST7600 Tuner | 90 dB |
FM Stereo Separation at 1 kHz
| Ranking | Model | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | ST8600 Tuner | 45 dB |
| 1st | SA5760 Receiver | 45 dB |
| 1st | ST7600 Tuner | 45 dB |
| 1st | SA5770 Receiver | 45 dB |
| 1st | SA0505 Receiver | 45 dB |
| 1st | ST7300 Tuner | 45 dB |
| 2nd | SA6700X Received | 40 dB |
| 2nd | SA8100X Receiver | 40 dB |
| 2nd | SA7300X Receiver | 40 dB |
| 2nd | SA8500X Receiver | 40 dB |
| 3rd | SA6800X Receiver | 35 dB |
FM FM Stereo Separation at 1 KHz (narrow)
| Ranking | Model | Specification |
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