Quad FM4 Tuner
The Quad FM4 Tuner is another classic British design from the then Huntington based Acoustical Manufacturing Co. Ltd. The Quad FM4 Tuner was first launched in 1982 at the same time as the Quad 405-2 and was the successor to the very popular Quad FM3 Tuner. When the Quad FM4 Tuner was first launched, there were many concerns that Quad had developed an all digital tuner. The actual truth was that although the display was digital, the Quad FM4 Tuner was very much analogue under the case.
The Quad FM4 Tuner did use a digital chip but this was only to control the display and store the preset frequencies. One gripe many listeners had the with the Quad FM4 Tuner was the small number of presets options available - seven in all. The Quad FM4 Tuner was very simple in design with just a tuning knob, power button, seven yellow preset buttons and a red tune button. The Quad FM4 Tuner was a very sleek design like all Quad's previous equipment but beautifully made with a sound quality that won may people over as just being totally natural.
The Quad FM4 Tuner was a very easy tuner to live with with AFC and muting done automatically - all the listener had to do was use the dial to tune in a radio station, check the strength signal was adequate and then sit back and enjoy the music. As with any quality tuner like the The Quad FM4 Tuner, it was essential a good quality roof mounted arial was used and plugged into the 75ohm coaxial aerial socket at the back.
The Quad FM4 Tuner was finally discontinued in 1995 although by that time more than 37,000 units had been sold and given the superb build and sound, the Quad FM4 Tuner still command a premium on auction sites like Ebay.
Quad FM4 tuner Specification
Frequency Range: 88-108 MHz
Sensitivity: 2.7µV (mono) / 25 µV (stereo)
Output level: 100mV (30% modulation)
Mains Voltage: 220-240 or 110-120 AC (switchable at the rear)
Dimensions (WxDxH): 321 x 207 x 64 (mm)
Weight: 3 kg
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11 Responses to "Quad FM4 Tuner"
Roy parker Says:
September 4th, 2007 at 11:06 AM
A recommended unit. I've been using mine for 10 years and it has never let me down. Beautiful and a design classic.
Ton van es Says:
December 22nd, 2007 at 12:17 AM
When all the presets are occupied, I cannot tune manually. I was advised to start tuning from a preset position. The manual can't give the solution. What shall I do, need urgent advice.
Mark packer Says:
May 2nd, 2008 at 10:15 PM
FM4 manual tuning.
Push the 'Tune' button, it will take you back to the last point you reached when manual tuning; probably the last station you set as a preset. You can continue manual tuning from that point.
Enjoy!
Rik Says:
July 2nd, 2008 at 8:38 AM
I have a Quad FM4 (brown), and the battery
seems not working very well anymore.
The instruction manual says the battery
will be recharged when the tuner is switched on.
As I haven't had it for a long time I might
not have had it switched on long enough.
But should it not work properly again,
could you tell me where I can find a new battery,
and how can I replace it?
John flynn Says:
July 23rd, 2008 at 4:08 PM
Rik, remove the cover and check that the battery is not leaking, If it is then remove it you will have to use a soldering iron, New batteries are available from Maplins, CPC ,Farnel,RS components.
Good luck
Mark Says:
August 24th, 2008 at 7:51 PM
i have a Quad FM 4 (brown).
I've just heard a pop and a slight burning smell from the rear of the tuner.
Everthing still works and sounds great.
Should I be worried? Do i need to change a fuse? Or?
Any help would be much appreciated.
thanks.
Dave Says:
August 26th, 2008 at 7:53 AM
Hi to you all.I am thinking of getting a tuner to add in to my hi fi set.Tuners I had in mind are Naim Nato 5,Meridian 504,Audiolad 8000T n Quad FM4(most from E bay).Would any one commend regarding which will be the best chose in term of dimensional sound,good bass n pinpoint imaging.If so,why?.Thanks
Howard Says:
September 2nd, 2008 at 5:03 PM
I have an fm4 which has 2 x faults, First fault is that the output is extremely low requiring the pre-amp (34) to be turned up to about 19 to hear anything at all. Second fault is the tuner display, which, works ok from about 107 down to about 98, then shows the frequency increasing exponantionally even though in reality it is heading further down the scale to 88mhz.
Any thoughts????
Kate Says:
September 19th, 2008 at 9:37 AM
I inherited my father's Quad setup including an FM4 tuner, but the user's manuals have been lost. I've been using the CD player for some time but have only recently started using the system for radio reception. I can't get it to save the preset tuning positions. When I think I've done so after a lot of fiddling, I find the settings are lost again next time I switch on. Is it the internal battery which should save this information?
Kalle Says:
September 27th, 2008 at 8:53 PM
Hi! Probably the internal battery, i had the same problem. Change the battery or let the unit be on, it takes very little energy. It´s a wonderful tuner with very good sound.
Frank Says:
October 14th, 2008 at 10:16 AM
Kate:
The FM4 manual is available for free download as a PDF from a few places on the web. Try http://www.hifi-forums.co.uk/messages.cfm?threadid=149FD28A-5070-B652-0483626FCA155C5D or http://www.hifiengine.com/manuals/quad/fm4.shtml for example. You might need to register, but in the years I've belonged, they've never been a cause of spam for me.