Accuphase T-100 or mac 7? series ..tuner which one ??

[robster]

Howdy- thinking about buying a mint, aligned,fully cleaned, and serviced Accuphase T-100 from Audioproz for $700 or should I look for a Mac 71,74,78?
I'm looking for a vintage reliable tuner under $1,000 that has the best sonics and can pull in weak stations. I have a Godar FM 1000 antenna mounted in the attic.
Thanks,
Robert

[Thumpy]

I've not heard any of the Mac MR7x, but I have an MR80 that I like a lot. I also have a T-100 and it's pretty impressive. Most will agree that the T-100 sonics are excellent. Go for that freshly-serviced T-100. If you find that you don't like it, you can always sell it.

[robster]

Thanks Thumpy..

Take care,
Robert

[MX117.MC7150]

If you are interested in the best sonics, most FMophiles will recommend the MR73, 74, 75 or 77 from McIntosh. Having owned all of them and the MR78, 80 and 7083, I agree. If the T-100 has been recapped as part of the deal, then it is also a fine piece. But, the biggest step up you can make in your FM listening pleasure and overall performance is to get a decent yagi antenna into your attic. A good antenna as high as you can get it is No. 1 in FM listening.

[robster]

Thanks guys.. well my Accuphase T-100 arrived today and I'm very impressed with the sound and abilities to pull in my favorite public radio stations. I also bought a minty Mcinstosh MR-77 w/cabinet that will arrive soon and I will sell off the loser of the two.
again thanks for your help.

Cheers,
Robert

[MX117.MC7150]

Unless the MR77 has had similar treatment to the T-100 it may not be a fair comparison. Decisions, decisions.......

[Satch]

Seeing that you've already chosen the Accuphase (good choice), this is too late, but for your money you could have gotten a Yamaha CT-7000 (scroll down a bit, or look here), which IMHO is about the best tuner ever. But hey, I wouldn't mind owning the Accuphase as well...

[robster]

Thanks guys!.. I'm loving my Accuphase T-100,it's a fabulous tuner.

Cheers,
Robert