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Best vintage receivers for FM?

For 2nd or even 3rd systems (inc. my workshop) I am thinking of buying an older receiver or two. Most of the listening time will be FM stations...and even in 2nd type of systems I do want good sonics....my FM listening has been on tuners like the MD-108 and Sansui TU-919.......so-so sound is not o.k.

What do you think of the following list of candidates, or can you suggest others?

1. Yamaha CR-1000 or CR-2020.
2. Sansui 9090 or G-9000.
3. Nakamichi SR-3a.
4. Sony STR-6800SD.

Thanks.....
whatjd
mattybumpkin
588 posts
 
Make sure you include Kenwood in there too, one of the x600 series (8600, 9600). Maybe a Marantz too. Oh, and a Pioneer, like a 727, 850, 980, etc.

I have a Yamaha CR-1020 that I am very happy with. I also have a Pioneer 727, it is also excellent.

Sorry to broaden your choices but you would be doing yourself an injustice by not including the above.

Good luck,
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jalanc42069
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How about McIntosh, Marantz, NAD, and Proton
ellery911
549 posts
 
my dad had a fisher 400c that sounded great...another audiophile budddy of mine (with a much, much more expensive system than mine) also has a vintage Fisher tuner that he swears by.
whatjd OP
615 posts
 
Thanks for the input so far....if possible, please be specific with models and your experience with them...1st hand info is usually best.

Thanks
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nsgarch
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The biggest site for all things FM (both vintage and current) is:

www.fmtunerinfo.com

Specs, shootouts, repairs, upgrades, links, on and on. Check it out!
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