dynaco fm3

[radioactive]

heres a cheap fm3 for someone to fix up.id grab it myself but shipping is to the us only.original tubes also.could be worth the price if theyre telefunken.
dynaco fm3 $30

 

[Thatch_Ear]

Only decent tube tuner that can be alligned by the owner using only a set of the tuner tools from Radio Shack (come in their own Nerd Bucket!) and the ears on your head.
I like the sound and if you compare the cost of getting another tuner or recievers FM section alligned they truly are the best bargain in a tubed tuner.

 

[lynnm]

I got mine for 24.99 + shipping on Ebay. The seller had listed it as a dyna tuner and it wound up being missed by all the usual suspects ( except me ).

They are an exceptionally nice tuner.

 

[Ski]

I recently did a BIN for one. With shipping it came to a little less than $16. It should be here tomorrow.

 

[crooner]

I am thinking about getting one to match my Stereo 70 and PAS3. I hope I can strike a good deal. I love the nifty flourescent "magic eye" display!

Ski, keep us updated on your FM3 purchase and tell us how it sounds!

Regards,
crooner

 

[NOSValves]

Yup one of the deals left to be had in vintage tube audio ! Glad you guy's are having some luck.

Craig

 

[Ski]

Well it arrived safe and sound. It sounds pretty good considering I have a 2' piece of speaker wire for an antenna. Unfortunately it is making a pretty loud humming noise and gets mighty warm to the touch too. Maybe someday I'll poke around in it a little. Unfortunately poking is all I know how to do.

 

[dewickt]

Time for a new filter capacitor, I wouldn't use it till it is replaced, could vent - explode - or eat the power transformer.

 

[Ski]

Thanks for the heads up. Any idea on a replacement. Like I said I can poke around (and even solder), but as far as knowing which one it is or where to find one I'm pretty clueless.

 

[dewickt]

Antique Electronic Supply (AES) www.tubesandmore.com has a 50x50x50x50uF at 350V that is 2.5" tall, this should fit the FM3 and look just like the original. The extra capacitence will not be a problem (original was 40x40x20x20) and should help with humm levels.
Part number is C-EC50x4-350

 

[Nat]

Sheldon Stokes has a couple of circuit boards for the FM3 -- replacement for the multi section capacitor and an upgrade for some part of the circuit. I've forgotten what his website is called, but google should help.

 

[crooner]

Once you get the filter cap changed, the FM3 should be working nicely. I am so impressed with Dynaco gear. I mean, they are not expensive and perform on such a level. And the tuner you can even align yourself with no test instruments!

I already have a McIntosh MR67 in original condition, but the little FM3 is one tuner I want to have in my collection.

Regards,
crooner

 

[Bauhausler]

I have a couple of these and they're pretty nice. I like that they're compact, unlike other tuners I've owned that had a big footprint but were 99% air.
The schem and alignment instructions are here:
http://www.triodeel.com/schindex.htm
Scroll down to Dynaco and download the pages you need.

 

[Ski]

Thanks guys. It is unplugged and parts will be ordered soon.