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Fm tuner

I am looking to upgrade my fm tuner. I now have an old Rega Radio.

i listen mainly to classical,wfmt in Chicago and listen to that station as much as I do my vinyl and cds.

as I live close to Chicago receiving weak stations is not an issue.

i have recently upgraded to a Rogue Sphinx v2,kef LS50s and a rega p6.

im not really up on the latest technology so I think an fm tuner is all I really need.

any suggestions or thoughts will be appreciated.

allan
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mofimadness
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+2 Magnum Dynalab
sbrownnw
692 posts
 
I have a Technics tuner that is rated within the top 20 on the fm tuner shootout web site. 
raiders
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I had many tuners and still do Magnum Dynalab md 100 was the best tuner I ever had.  Those our Mac our by far the best.
paulbramsen
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Look into the Sony ES tuners from the mid 1980s. I owned a 10B for 30 years and it was a terrific investment and its scope was great fun, but I don't value FM as much any more. The Sony ST-555ES that I bought for a total of $60.70 online last January serves my needs perfectly. It should sort out everything you want to listen to in Chicago very well. 
biketech60
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You can find a Pioneer TX 9500 II on Ebay sometimes under $300 in fine working condition . It's got the smoothest analog tuning feel and excellent reception and good sound in stereo or mono .  This was their top-of-the-line tuner and is the one I use . Loaded with features , yet easy to use . Heavy , well built & worth repair if needed . With both fixed and variable output it can directly drive a basic power amp , bypassing a preamp . You would also have no difficulty selling it later if you so choose .
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