1. Home
  2. best-of
  3. 1354310321

Best reasonably priced classic hi-end tuner

Hi fellow Audiogoners - I am looking for a classic FM tuner that won't break the bank. I understand the early McIntosh tuners such as the MR 67, 71 and 78 are highly regarded but there are conflicting opinions as to which sounds best. I would love a Marantz 1O B, but i don't have $3,000 to spend. I welcome your timely thoughts on the Mac's and am open to other suggestions as well.
Thanks in advance.
rmarcus5757
mountainsong's avatar
mountainsong
353 posts
 
Kenwood 8300 or Yamaha T-85,
Both excellent and affordable.
jl35
2,244 posts
 
check out some old threads by Don Scott, member name bdscott, great info...
steveaudio
328 posts
 
Another vote for the Fanfare FT-1(A) & the Magnum Dynalab FT101A. I've owned both for years & they both have terrific sound quality & reception IMO. I even have a "spare" Magnum Dynalab FT101A sitting around, but it seems too great a tuner to let go for the $350-ish they're going for now.

Old Macs are a totally different thing, but there are plenty of old threads & info discussing them. That's IF you're jones-ing for a vintage Mac.....
schubert
4,867 posts
 
Nikko Gamma series, esp analogue Gamma 1
viridian's avatar
viridian
4,184 posts
 
BTW, if you want a 10B or MR71 (the Fisher FM1000 is better than both, but that's for another time) and can't get there, have a look at the Scott 350D.

http://hhscott.com/fm_tuners.htm

Good luck and happy listening.
More to discover