modern tuners

[audiomad]

I`m looking to buy a modern turner instead of vintage,thinking it will pick up stations better.So what modern one`s have any of you had? That`s good? Thank`s Dave

 

[OvenMaster]

Yamaha TX-950 is a darn good one. :yes:
Tom

 

[Clmrt]

Audio Dynamics T-2000e made me smile, using a piece of thin wire for an antenna in my suburban basement. Excellent boogie factor.

 

[Toka]

I don't know what you mean by 'modern', but what passes for a tuner on a store shelf these days ain't too much to get excited about. I just grabbed a Yamaha TX-1000U and LOVE it, amazing reception, and sound quality too. The TOTL Sansui's are great too, and depending on where you live might be a better choice than a digital.

 

[avionic]

The "Superhetrodyne" tuner technology hasn't changed in 35-40 years. Just been made progressively cheaper over the years.

 

[Punker X]

Superhetrodyne = more than 1 IF mixer = more than 1 IF frequency. Although some Kenwoods with pulse count detectors use Superhetrodyne technolgy. Most commerical tuners are only hetrodyne, with a single 10.7Mhz IF frequency.

 

[Danger Boy]

you can't beat the pure value of a "vintage" tuner... for your buck.. you'll get more bang than you can with a new modern tuner of today.

look for a tuner that has 5 gangs and 5 filters.. and it should be quite good for picking up those far away stations.

there is a reason why those vintage analog Sanusi's sound so good... much better than their digital counterparts. IMHO

 

[Yamaha B-2]

I`m looking to buy a modern turner instead of vintage,thinking it will pick up stations better.So what modern one`s have any of you had? That`s good? Thank`s Dave

Your thinking is misplaced. Unless, of course, you spring for a new high-end tuner (Magnum Dynalab, Day-Sequerra, Accuphase, etc.), which are no better than the best of the vintage gear. The pinnacle of tuner design/production was the '70s into the early-mid '80s. You can read all about tuners here: http://www.fmtunerinfo.com/index.html

You are better off getting a high quality vintage tuner for a reasonable amount and having it gone through by Punker X, dr*audio, Terry DeWick or one of AK's other competent tuner techs. As noted below, nothing makes a good tuner sing like a good antenna (read yagi in the attic or higher).

 

[Danger Boy]

Your thinking is misplaced. Unless, of course, you spring for a new high-end tuner (Magnum Dynalab, Day-Sequerra, Accuphase, etc.), which are no better than the best of the vintage gear. The pinnacle of tuner design/production was the through the '70s into the early-mid '80s. You can read all about tuners here: http://www.fmtunerinfo.com/index.html

agreed 150% some of the best tuners were from the late 70's.

I am very pleased with the sound quality and how well my Pioneer TX-9500II picks up far away stations. I never thought FM music could sound so good. I had all but given up on listening to the radio, till i hooked up the Pioneer.. it changed my mind about listening to FM again. :yes:

 

[avionic]

The "KEY" to whatever tuner you should eventually choose is and antenna. Preferably exterior, as high as you can get it. :thmbsp:

Dave

 

[Blue Shadow]

The second 'key' is to have the tuner professionally set up to work correctly. An older tuner will do a very fine job with a little work by those known to do excellent tune-ups. Maybe some mods would be in order too is that is what you want to do.

 

[bully]

Nothing against new tuners.
The best of the tuners from the late-70s to mid-80s are some excellent gear. Even totl tuners from the earlier 70s are great sounding.
When tuners were a major source of music listening, they were at their best.
I have two Yamaha T-80s, two Onkyo T-9s & a Technics ST-8080.

 

[PeterFCassidy]

Don't Do It!

The stuff at Tweeter, BestBuy, CircuitCity, etc. sound like crap and the good stuff is unbelievably pricey. Best you get yourself a vintage model and fix it up.

I`m looking to buy a modern turner instead of vintage,thinking it will pick up stations better.So what modern one`s have any of you had? That`s good? Thank`s Dave

 

[cartvv]

Like others have said before me, you can get a great modern tuner and pay a small fortune for it, or you can buy a fantastic vintage tuner and pay peanuts.

I paid peanuts for this one:

 

[audiomad]

Just read your reply`s,thank`s to all! vintage it is and I`ll send it over to punker x for tune-up.I`m sure it will sound great with my st-70 and mapletree from craig(nosvalves) that I picked up today.(thank`s craig)

 

[nailer]

Just read your reply`s,thank`s to all! vintage it is and I`ll send it over to punker x for tune-up.I`m sure it will sound great with my st-70 and mapletree from craig(nosvalves) that I picked up today.(thank`s craig)

Which vintage tuner will you be getting?

 

[audiomad]

I`m still in the exploring stage.Any suggestions?

 

[JimJ[VT]]

I'm sort of surprised Magnum Dynalab hasn't been brought up here yet...they're one of the few modern tuners I'd even bother with. One of these days I'd like to own one, they've always impressed me sonically.

 

[Yamaha B-2]

I`m still in the exploring stage.Any suggestions?

Here is a listing of about 98% of all vintage tuners. You can read about any brands that pique your fancy. http://www.fmtunerinfo.com/index.html I am VERY happy with my two Sony and two Yamaha tuners.

I'm sort of surprised Magnum Dynalab hasn't been brought up here yet...

See post #8.

 

[nailer]

I`m still in the exploring stage.Any suggestions?

That would to a large part depend on your budget and whether or not you want to DX. Based on my limited vintage tuner experience, 7 over last 2-3 years, I feel comfortable recommending the Kenwood TU-8300. One in excellent condition can be had for around $300. Stock they are very nice, however modded they are reputed to be among the best for the $, if not just performance.