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best Marantz tuners?

I have a Sansui TU-717 tuner and love the sound. However, I love the look and build of the classic Marantz stuff. Some of their older tuners, with scopes for example, look so great. I have a 2250B rcvr and it is nice.
Anyway, I am thinking of going for a classic Marantz tuner.

What would be the short list of their best tuners?
Would it be a step up from the TU-717?

Thx,
Rob
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bikecommuter
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Rob,

Take a look at this website:

http://www.fmtunerinfo.com

Lots of tuner info (as the url hints), including plenty of Marantz gear.

David
onemug
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I like the looks/sound of the Marantz tuners also.

The top tier would be the 10b,20 and 20b.

Next: 125/150. Never heard a 2130 but think it would be here to.

You might check out a 120b. It has a large scope and sounds decent.
shoegazer
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A 2130 would be a good choice.
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stanwal
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The 10B was their best tuner but a modified 717 may well be better. Two of my friends are very serious FM fans and they are both very high on Sansui, one has at least 5 including the TU-X1. I met him when I sold him my second Kenwood 917. If you change it will be for looks, not the sound, not that there is anything wrong with that.
nglazer
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Don't ignore more modern Marantz tuners. I am now using a ST-17 and am growing to appreciate it as much if not more than my cherished Mac MR 80. Just because it is not "vintage" does not mean it is not a first class tuner -- and it is!

Neal
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