SoCal here...
We have 2 decent sounding stations for Classical,- 91.5 and Jazz 88.1.
My 65' tubed Mac MR 71 is a daily driver.
Anyone listen to Music on a FM tuner anymore?
I’m not referring to streaming, I mean an actual FM turner. I haven’t had a turner for at least 15, probably more like 20 years. I had a high-end one that went bad years ago and even then I hadn’t really used it in years. Just wondering if anyone still uses one and why?
Added info: back in my college days there were lots of reasons, some great DJ’s in the New York City area and sometimes a live concert broadcasts that were great, but those times are long gone, as is most of my hair and my 32 inch waistline.....I’m not trying to judge anyone for still listening to music on a FM tuner, just asking for the reason to do so.
Hope everyone had a good holiday season.
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deadhead 1000- 1957 REL Precedent was the benchmark for Marantz developing the 10B. If I remember correctly, the Precedent was inspired by the Art Deco movement, with the Chrysler Building in mind. An even cooler tuner is the REL 646B(The Green Monster) which precedes it.
Amplifiers :: REL 646B tube HiFi Receiver before REL Precedent 646C (hifitown.com) An ULTRA RARE, very cool piece that only a tuner geek (like me)can appreciate. (597) REL 646B Tube Receiver 10 watt 7C5 "Green Monster" (before the Precedent" - YouTube Find a Cambridge Audio 550T for $100 or less.
I keep one as a "break glass in case of emergency". Quiet listenable with a remote and the cool RDS display for the current song playing.
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