Akai AT-V04 FM/AM Tuner | Digital Synthesizer | Made in Japan
$175.00
A digital synthesiser tuner with a traditional analog knob, stepping in 0.05 MHz on FM and 1 kHz on AM — fine enough that it works as an AM DX receiver and not only an FM tuner. Seven presets for each band, separate local/distance switches for FM and AM, 300 and 75 ohm antenna inputs, and a rear output level trim. Built in Japan, 1980 to 1981; tested here.
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Akai AT-V04 FM/AM Tuner | Digital Synthesizer | Made in Japan
A refined, Made-in-Japan AM/FM digital synthesizer tuner from Akai’s well-regarded 1980 component line, offering precise digital tuning with the tactile feel of an analog dial.
The AT-V04 was part of Akai’s V-series component lineup introduced around 1980, designed to complement their matching amplifiers and cassette decks. What sets it apart from basic digital tuners of its era is the combination of a digital frequency display with a traditional analog tuning knob, letting you search in precise 0.05 MHz FM increments or 1 kHz AM increments — an unusually fine step size that makes it a capable AM DX receiver as well as an everyday FM tuner. Seven station presets for both FM and AM allow quick recall of favourite stations. Auto-scan and manual search modes are both on board.
The AT-V04 features separate local/distance sensitivity switches for both FM and AM, a genuinely useful feature when dealing with strong local transmitters or weak distant signals. Multiple FM antenna inputs (300 ohm balanced, 75 ohm unbalanced) give flexibility for antenna setups. A rear-panel output level adjustment allows the user to match output to their amplifier’s sensitivity. The fluorescent display is clear and easy to read.
As with every component we sell at Radique Audio, this unit has been thoroughly tested before listing.
Specifications:
Type: AM/FM Stereo Digital Synthesizer Tuner
Year: 1980–1981
FM frequency range: 87.5–108 MHz
AM (MW) frequency range: 520–1605 kHz
FM sensitivity (IHF): 1.6 µV
FM signal-to-noise ratio: 75 dB
FM harmonic distortion: less than 0.08% mono / less than 0.1% stereo
FM selectivity: more than 75 dB
FM stereo separation: more than 54 dB (1 kHz)
FM capture ratio: 1.2 dB
AM sensitivity: 150 µV/m (bar antenna)
AM signal-to-noise ratio: more than 55 dB
Station presets: 7 FM / 7 AM
Tuning increments: 0.05 MHz (FM) / 1 kHz (AM)
Antenna inputs: 300 Ω balanced / 75 Ω unbalanced (FM); built-in ferrite bar (AM)
Output voltage: 0–1.5 V variable (FM)
Power consumption: 20 W
Country of manufacture: Japan
Dimensions: (W x H x D) 17.3 x 3.1 x 13.1 inches / 440 x 78 x 332 mm
Weight: 12.1 lbs / 5.5 kg
This is a handsome, well-built Made-in-Japan tuner that delivers genuine tuning flexibility — fine-step manual dialing, solid FM sensitivity, and capable AM reception — in a clean, rack-friendly profile. A great match for any vintage Akai system or as a standalone upgrade in a classic hi-fi setup.
Backed by Radique Audio’s 90-day warranty and perpetual trade-back policy, this is a confident, low-risk purchase for any vintage audio enthusiast; asking $175.
| Weight | 14 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 17.1 × 21.3 × 7.1 in |
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