I have had a couple and I love them. I have replaced the multi section cap and a few resistors in the current one in my possession. I personally aligned the first i had (first and only time I did an alignment), pretty easy, the second one seems spot on with great separation. They are very simple to use, not very much to them, so yes a good entry tube tuner. They sound very, very nice. I think having original tubes may have a part in the sound, a couple nice Telefunkens in there. No muting, so tuning involves static between stations of course if that bothers you. For the price they go for, they are a bargain.