Tuners?

[Andy696]

Hello everybody!

Because of Im a Yamaha fan currently I have a 3 yamaha tuners:

Yamaha T560
Tx 680 RDS
and TX 530 but of course I would like to buy a Yamaha TX 1000 its a big tuner!

[MX117.MC7150]

Originally Posted by capt.chaos

I need to find a steal on an Accuphase T-100 since I recently had a C-200 and P-300 fall in my lap.

Couple of T-101s on Audigon for a similar price. Not enough difference between the T-100 and T-101 to worry about. As it is almost impossible to find cosmetic repair parts for either, you might want to pick the one that has the best cosmetics if you are going for a "keeper" can always get the electrical bits repaired.

[capt.chaos]

Originally Posted by MX117.MC7150

Couple of T-101s on Audigon for a similar price. Not enough difference between the T-100 and T-101 to worry about. As it is almost impossible to find cosmetic repair parts for either, you might want to pick the one that has the best cosmetics if you are going for a "keeper" can always get the electrical bits repaired.

You could be right. I originally was thinking a t-100 because it has the matching black panel at the bottom. Otherwise they are very similar. It's close enough to be an excellent option. Like you said, it is hard to find this old gear in good cosmetic condition. Thanks!

[rudyg]

Yamaha CT-1010 and 2 Yamaha T-7, I like both, the T-7 has the better sound

[pococj]

Sumo Charlie - works when it wants to!
Hitachi FT-8000

Bought the Charlie from DAK back in the mid 1980s. Ran it through a Pioneer SA-8800 integrated amp. Was an amazing change from the old Pioneer and Kenwood receivers I had. Still have the Charlie, but it lays down more often than not. Had too many bad solder joints in the power supply section. Got most of them taken care of, but now something in the RF section is "screws-loose".

I think the SA-8800 is up over my shop. Volume pot is whacked on one channel.

Just recently got the Hitachi after reading thru the Tuner Info site and stumbling on it on eBay. Sounds pretty nice for $50.

[RossW]

Oh man, threads like this make me realize just how much gear I have. Let's see, for tuners I have:

Dynaco FM3 - fully recapped and sounds pretty good. Reception is good and strong but selectivity is just so-so, Boston is a tough area in that respect because there's just so many stations. I suspect this one will be leaving my possession sooner rather than later.

National Criterion - A rare AM/FM mono tuner that represents National's attempt to get into the hi-fi business. It's big, heavy, and looks oh so 1950s. From a performance standpoint it is excellent, I have an Eico MPX unit on the shelf that I might try with it to see how it does with FM stereo. I actually have two of these beasts that I got as part of a package deal with a pair of the matching amplifiers.

Sony XDR-F1HD - I was surprised by this little guy, what it lacks in sound quality it more than makes up for with performance. There's also a couple HD stations I've found that I enjoy. Definitely a keeper.

McIntosh MR67 - Unless FM makes a huge comeback I think this will be the last tuner I ever buy. Mine needs some work (weak tubes, original capacitors, and a so-so alignment) but even as-is it sounds lovely. It's on the bench currently getting the work that it needs taken care of.

[bktheking]

No love for the fm-3 Ross, I love mine.

[MX117.MC7150]

Hi Ross - how about a couple of pic's of the National Criterion for those of us who have never seen one. When you state 'National', am guessing your are not stating National Semiconductor, but some other National. Thanks.

[RossW]

National as in the Malden, MA company best known for shortwave radios. There have actually been at least 3 "National", the old radio company, a more recent Japanese company, and National Semi.

I've attached a picture for your enjoyment.

[doug s.]

Originally Posted by RossW

Oh man, threads like this make me realize just how much gear I have. Let's see, for tuners I have:

Dynaco FM3 - fully recapped and sounds pretty good. Reception is good and strong but selectivity is just so-so, Boston is a tough area in that respect because there's just so many stations. I suspect this one will be leaving my possession sooner rather than later.

National Criterion - A rare AM/FM mono tuner that represents National's attempt to get into the hi-fi business. It's big, heavy, and looks oh so 1950s. From a performance standpoint it is excellent, I have an Eico MPX unit on the shelf that I might try with it to see how it does with FM stereo. I actually have two of these beasts that I got as part of a package deal with a pair of the matching amplifiers.

Sony XDR-F1HD - I was surprised by this little guy, what it lacks in sound quality it more than makes up for with performance. There's also a couple HD stations I've found that I enjoy. Definitely a keeper.

McIntosh MR67 - Unless FM makes a huge comeback I think this will be the last tuner I ever buy. Mine needs some work (weak tubes, original capacitors, and a so-so alignment) but even as-is it sounds lovely. It's on the bench currently getting the work that it needs taken care of.

try a refurb's sherwood - s3000ll or later, w/stereo mpx built-in; or more modern s/s mpx; you may end up selling your mac & saving a few dollars.

doug s.

[RossW]

Hush you, don't encourage me to spend more money on tuners. Although if I could get a good deal on a Sansui TU9900...

[doug s.]

Originally Posted by RossW

Hush you, don't encourage me to spend more money on tuners. Although if I could get a good deal on a Sansui TU9900...

you could get a nice sherwood and a tu9900 for the money you get selling that mr71.

the tu9900, besides sounding wonderful, is the nicest looking analog tuna extant, imo. i shoulda kept mine (modded/refurb'd), and sold the modded refurb'd tu-x1 instead - not that much (if any?) difference in performance, and the tu9900 is yust so beautiful, while the tu-x1 is merely handsome... sonically, the sherwoods are in this league, not the mac tubers...

doug s.

[motorstereo]

Here's my newest 2 that I've been listening to all week. It was a tough choice deciding which one to put in the main set up. The TU9900 won out simply because it's easier to see, use and to switch stations easier. The Mac tuner sounds great with the sansui amp. And the sansui tuner like wise with the Mac amp. Not exactly the way I had things planned but those 2 set ups really sound great.

[AU20K]

Originally Posted by RossW

National as in the Malden, MA company best known for shortwave radios. There have actually been at least 3 "National", the old radio company, a more recent Japanese company, and National Semi.

I've attached a picture for your enjoyment.

That radio looks awesome!! I have something like that on my wannit list. Just gotta find a way to make room.

Thanx for the pic.

[Stevedel]

Just purchased a Citation IIIx from E-bay. I hope that they don't do to FM what they did to TV.

Stevedel