Electro-Voice 852 is a high-fidelity solid-state AM-FM tuner designed to be used in conjunction with a high-grade audio amplifier. It features an AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) system for FM reception, ensuring precise tuning and stable signal lock. The tuner also includes a built-in high-Q ferrite loopstick antenna for AM reception, and terminals for an external dipole antenna for FM, providing enhanced reception capabilities. An additional jack is available for connecting a Multiplex Converter for simultaneous FM and Multiplex broadcast reception, enabling Multiplex Stereo Reception.