Audio T-43 Tuner

About the Audio T-43 Tuner

The Creek Audio T-43 is a mono/stereo AM/FM tuner designed for audiophile use, offering FM, MW (AM), and LW bands with digital tuning and a rotary control knob for easy station selection. It features advanced circuitry including dual conversion and a dual wire digital bus to ensure high performance and simple operation. The tuner supports FM frequencies from 87 to 108 MHz, MW from 522 to 1611 kHz, and LW from 144 to 288 kHz, with frequency increments of 50 kHz for FM and 9 kHz for AM (10 kHz in America). It includes functions such as mono mode to reduce noise on distant stations, automatic search tuning, and the ability to store preset stations separately for each band. The T-43 can also control volume and mute on compatible Creek amplifiers via its remote control. It delivers a signal-to-noise ratio of 69 dB on FM, distortion levels of 0.3% (FM) and 3% (MW/LW), and selectivity of 70 dB (FM) and 60 dB (MW/LW). The output level is 500 mV, and the unit measures 420 x 60 x 220 mm, weighing approximately 3 kg. It was highly regarded for its clarity, musicality, and ease of use, with a large, clear station readout and a tactile tuning knob that mimics analogue operation while providing digital precision. The tuner was originally