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Best budget tuner

I am in the market for a tuner. Been looking at modified vintage, as well as new. I am strongly considering a Cayin 220-TI, as it fits my budget. Anyone have one of these tuners? How do you like it?
Any other opinions would be great!
Thanks!
Tony
plagtr2
brianmgrarcom
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What do you consider a budget tuner? Everyone's budget is different.
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muzikat
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Proton 440 is a fine tuner if you can find one. Usually $75-135.
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Lets say under $500.00
brianmgrarcom
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In my opinion that leaves you a lot of room. I would suggest that you spend some time at the FM Tuner Info site if you have not already.

I wouldn't hold everything as fact that is said within the review section, if for no other reason than tuners vary amongst themselves, but I think the information can be very helpful. I personally feel that a vintage tuner is the best back for your buck and possibly the best bang peroid.

I have owned a Sansui TU-717, Fanfare FT-1A, Yamaha T2, Pioneer ?? (modified), Kenwood KT-917 and now a Luxman T-117. I like the Luxman the best and when you can find one they are relativly inexpensive, definately less than your budget.
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