High Value FM Tuner

[AudioSoul]

Looking for the best bang for the buck FM tuner in the $100-200 price range. Got any suggestions? Thanks

 

[radioactive]

Looking for the best bang for the buck FM tuner in the $100-200 price range. Got any suggestions? Thanks

More details needed :yes: like vintage or new,analog or digital,tube or s.s etc...

 

[mhardy6647]

Sherwood S-3000V... and keep $100 or more of your budget in your pocket.

 

[radioactive]

Sherwood S-3000V... and keep $100 or more of your budget in your pocket.

Has the value of those gone down that much.:scratch2: if so im going to get one for my collection of sherwood tuners.

 

[nailer]

Yamaha T-2.

 

[mhardy6647]

Has the value of those gone down that much.:scratch2: if so im going to get one for my collection of sherwood tuners.

No, I don't think so. I haven't seen much change in price for the Sherwoods since I bought my first one (in the 1990s). I paid $30 for my S-3000V in good working order and fair cosmetic condition at one of the semiannual NEARC antique radio fleamarkets last year; the Shewoods are still pretty easy to find in the Northeast and sound great; dollar for dollar I don't think you can beat 'em. Most expensive one I have was an S-2000 (mono AM-FM) for which I paid $50 (plus shipping), but that was from eBAY and I did have to replace the very dim magic eye tube in that one.


Sherwood S3000 V 1 by mhardy6647, on Flickr

The S-3000V is my daily driver, BTW.

 

[trhee]

Of the easier to find tuners in that price range (not in any particular order):

- Sansui TU-717
- Sanyo Plus T55
- Nakamichi 430
- Sansui TU-S9
- Mitsubishi DA-F20
- Yamaha T-2

 

[Nick_G]

I'll add the Denon TU-800.

Regards,
Nick

 

[nj pheonix]

Sansui TU-517 if you're lucky 717
Really same tuner section

 

[Daunia 70]

Kenwood KT-7300,or perhaps even a KT-8300.

 

[chazix]

I'll nominate Nikko Gamma 1.

And, more essentially, fmtunerinfo.com for straight-up info.

Enjoy!

chazix

 

[mhardy6647]

I would consider the TU-717 medium value, at best... nice looking and good performing, but expensive.

The keen eyed will note that my S-3000V is sitting on top of my TU-717 -- only one of the two is hooked up. Just sayin'...

DSC_8928 by mhardy6647, on Flickr

 

[OttOpixel]

Got a TU 317 for $130. on the auction site but sniped it like I was waiting for last second. I was not, just fluke I checked the action and threw in a $10 increase with 30 sec to go. Love it. Big smooth tuner knob. Sounds great looks - fab!

 

[FauxHall]

Sherwood S-3000V... and keep $100 or more of your budget in your pocket.

Agreed. Got mine for $75 then spent $100 for a custom cherry case.

The Yamaha T-2 usually goes for 3X or 4X the Sherwood and does have some advantages but lacks that special tube warmth.

 

[mhardy6647]

I think that if you need high performance reception the T-2 would be a better choice; sound-wise... well, I don't know about "special tube warmth" but on a good strong signal (of good quality) the Sherwoods sound danged good.

 

[hunter00]

for SS I use a Nakamichi ST-7 tuner in my bedroom system with dynaco tube amps which I can recommend as a great tuner,was actually better sounding in my opinion then my revox b-760.
For tubes my fisher FM-100-c is awesome in my main system

 

[Brian]

Third the motion for a Sherwood S3000 series or if wanting a solid state look forward a S3300. I had a S3000IV and loved it but finally sold it and eventually bought a S3300 and it replaced every other tuner including a McIntosh MR77 and the much sought after Philips 673/6731 as my permanent main system tuner. If you want AM as well there were fm/am versions as well but less common. Sherwood was an engineering company first and foremost and it reflected in their products for years.

 

[KentTeffeteller]

The HH Scott 312d or the LT 112 in good order can be had within your budget. And can compete with the best FM tuners ever made, even McIntosh. A worthy buy if you can find one.

 

[mnilan]

Difficult reception recommendation

I'm in a location - northwest side of a mountain and all the radios are southeast of the mountain. I'm looking for suggestions for a tuner in this same price range that performs well with difficult to receive stations.
Thanks,
Mike

 

[TripleG]

I appreciate the suggestions here. I have a Sansui TU-417, it works well and sounds good but the "upgrade" and "tube" curiosities have struck me. I just saw a Sherwood S-3000III (not stereo upgraded) in excellent condition sell on the bidding site, I'm going to keep my eyes open for something of that variety.