The Sanyo FMT-450 K is a vintage tuner produced between 1973 and 1976 in Japan. Its design features a silver finish with wooden side panels, giving it a classic look that complements traditional audio setups. The unit operates with a power consumption of 16 watts and has dimensions of 420 mm in width, 130 mm in height, and 330 mm in depth (excluding wooden sides). It weighs approximately 7.3 kg and was originally priced around 850 DM. The tuner supports a variety of connections, including a 300 Ohm MW antenna input, a 300 Ohm balanced FM antenna input, and a 75 Ohm unbalanced FM antenna input. Output options include a fixed output of 650 mV at 4.7 kOhm and a variable output ranging from 70 mV to 2V at 300 Ohm. It is capable of receiving VHF and MW frequencies, specifically VHF from 88 to 108 MHz and MW from 535 to 1605 kHz. The tuner boasts a frequency response from 20 Hz to 15 kHz with a variation of +/- 0.5 dB. Input sensitivity levels at FM are rated at 1.9 µV, while for MW, they are 10 µV. Distortion factors are low, with 0.2% for mono and 0.3% for stereo. Additional specifications include a signal-to-noise ratio of 70 dB in mono and 60 dB in stereo, with channel separation at 40 dB. The FMT-450 K features adjustable output levels, an MPX noise filter, and muting capabilities for FM operation, enhancing its usability in various listening environments.
