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From: http://www.belcantodesign.com/pdfs/bc_ces10_source_web.pdf

24-bit/48kHz Digital Outputs • Patented Digital IF Analog Tuner Front End

A tuner’s delight! The FM1 features patented analog FM receiver architecture, delivering superior RF performance and rejecting interference with digital IF processing. The FM1 includes advanced seek algorithms, adjustable soft mute, stereo blend, auto-calibrated digital tuning, and FM stereo processing. Digital processing allows precise pilot rejection, selectivity, and unmatched audio quality. The advanced digital IF section operates at 24-bits and 48Ks/s data rate. Run the digital output into your favorite Bel Canto DAC or choose the FM1’s analog outputs derived from our High Dynamic Range Bel Canto DAC architecture.

The FM1 also incorporates a digital processor for the European Radio Data System (RDS) and the North American Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS) for station identification and performance information displayed on the 8-digit alphanumeric display. The FM1 delivers unprecedented functionality and performance in a compact, easy to use package. It’s a perfect system companion for a Bel Canto DAC Control Center or preamp-based system.

Features :

Internal DAC with 122dB dynamic range
24-bit/48kHz digital output
High dynamic range 24/192 DAC analog section
RDS/RBDS Function
8-digit alphanumeric green LED display
10 station preselects and Remote control
Green, eco-friendly, low-heat, low noise, low power consumption

Also, information is available at:

http://www.belcantodesign.com.au/index.php/sources/fm1

I do not see any”unprecedented functionality” in this description. Apparently the marketing idiot who wrote it was… an idiot, which would not be difficult to guess. The digital IF section that runs at 48K - interesting… I guess then have digital stereo decoder as well.

The tuner outputs 24-bit/48kHz, that is better then foolish 16-bit/48kHz from Accuphase.

I am not a bit fun of Bel Canto Company but who knows – might be they did a good tuner, you never know. I really would like to have more information about the front end, the sensitivity numbers, IF window and so on but I presume it would be too much to ask.

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