Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier

It's been mentioned before in various threads that Joseph can work wonders with older, as well as newer, tuners. If you have an older,analog tuner, for @ $300.00 Joseph can turn it into one of your favorite used sources. I find myself listening to my local NPR college station quite often into the late hours.

Sherod - As I know zilch about tuners my plan is to ask Joseph or Victor to scan the used tuners on audiogon for a good one to mod when I am ready.

There also seems to be more dynamic range in that sometimes familar recordings go suddenly louder or softer than I am used to hearing on other equipment

That's exactly what happens when your equipment is quiet.

You're able to talk (without shouting) at normal conversation levels while music plays.

Running dedicated 10-2 lines helped further, the only thing I did was drop the ground inside my preamp at the IEC to eliminate a hum and I made a cutom black acrylic lid for mine.

Joe,
Both Victor and Joseph are very helpful in recommending certain vintage tuners. Joseph might have a few in stock that he has for sale. Check with Victor when you're ready.
Also, the louder and softer sound effects that you hear with familiar music are the macro amd micro dynamics discussed which the preamp excels at.