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Old 01-28-2015, 03:13 PM
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I have approached the tuner question via three options:

1. NAD C446 ... The streaming solution to distance. Sounds very good pulling in WRTI in Philly and WCBR out of Boston, for example. Because it will receive beaucoup stations from around the world, one's programming issues are beyond solved. The on-board FM-AM tuner is very respectable, but the sound of the FM falls distinctly behind my classic option (next). The build quality of the NAD probably does not come up to the expectations of many here, but it does function and sound very good and is quite affordable. My day to day workhorse. Received a very favorable recommendation from the TAS.

2. Tandberg 3001A ... one of the more (most?) open and musical sounding tuners around with a broad, deep, detailed sound stage (sources permitting) and excellent sensitivity. The 3001A arguably shares a pinnacle with the few last great analogue tuners. I am the original owner (1983) and I had my Tandberg gone through (recapped) by Radio-X in Flint, MI a few years ago. The station presets have always functioned perfectly on my sample. The sound is distinctly best with the broad selectivity setting. Received great reviews from both Audio and TAS in its day.

3. KLH Model 21 II ... What can one say? A true table top classic. Often imitated but never quite equaled. Original owner (1970). Still in use. Utterly dependable with engaging sound.

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Old 01-29-2015, 08:33 AM
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Old 01-29-2015, 04:13 PM
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Nice thread.
I just read it through.
I started my 'career' with a really old Grundig, and have always listened a lot to the radio. Also in my car.

Right now, I have this tuner coming my way to have a nice second life in our home:





Until now, my Pioneer receiver did the job.
Better than internet I must say.
We have a couple of fantastic stations here, with very decent sound, where I always discover new music and enjoy the live concert broadcasts.
As the Pioneer has to go soon, I grabbed the opportunity when this one appeared on audio.de.
I'm looking forward!
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Old 01-29-2015, 05:01 PM
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Wow, nice looking tuner!
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Old 01-29-2015, 05:03 PM
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Yes, interesting thread. I'm a bit jealous though: my last tuner was a Carver TX11a, which I sold after moving to the Cascade foothills. With a roof antenna, a signal booster, and a Magnum Dynalab Signal Sleuth I was able to get 2 stations from across the border in Canada - one CBC news and one boring rock station. I finally threw in the towel. I listen to internet radio now, and record some radio shows on my computer, but I really miss the experience I grew up with in the Boston area of sitting in front of a tuner in the evening and just spinning the dial to see what came up. Now my tuner looks like this:
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Old 01-30-2015, 07:32 AM
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I have a Scott 333c tuner in my vintage system.


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Old 01-30-2015, 09:23 AM
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Glenn.......Your Scott tuner is sweet. It looks to be in excellent condition. I would love to own the same tuner. It is a beauty.
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Right now, I have this tuner coming my way to have a nice second life in our home:

Bart... That's a great looking tuner. Let us know how you like it!
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Glenn.......Your Scott tuner is sweet. It looks to be in excellent condition. I would love to own the same tuner. It is a beauty.
Ditto!
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Besides all the love I have for my tuner, the rack wouldn't look the same without it.
The 88 is the best XM host I've used.







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