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best Marantz tuners?

I have a Sansui TU-717 tuner and love the sound. However, I love the look and build of the classic Marantz stuff. Some of their older tuners, with scopes for example, look so great. I have a 2250B rcvr and it is nice.
Anyway, I am thinking of going for a classic Marantz tuner.

What would be the short list of their best tuners?
Would it be a step up from the TU-717?

Thx,
Rob
albireo13
shoegazer
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A 2130 would be a good choice.
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stanwal
3,147 posts
 
The 10B was their best tuner but a modified 717 may well be better. Two of my friends are very serious FM fans and they are both very high on Sansui, one has at least 5 including the TU-X1. I met him when I sold him my second Kenwood 917. If you change it will be for looks, not the sound, not that there is anything wrong with that.
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nglazer
734 posts
 
Don't ignore more modern Marantz tuners. I am now using a ST-17 and am growing to appreciate it as much if not more than my cherished Mac MR 80. Just because it is not "vintage" does not mean it is not a first class tuner -- and it is!

Neal
albireo13 OP
77 posts
 
I do prefer the looks of vintage Marantz. This is for our living room, formal system so looks are a factor for sure.
I have the Sansui TU-717 right now driving a Nait Naim 5i amp and Paradigm Studio-20 speakers.

I will also try moding the 717 to see how good I can make the sound. Could use a bit more bass.

Rob
hi_hifi
120 posts
 
If looks (and good bass) are a factor, you should check out a Marantz 150; very cool looks including a beautiful oscilloscope and excellent sound overall. If you don't find one you like, let me know - I just might happen to know where you could find one :)

http://www.classic-audio.com/marantz/0150.html
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