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Tuner vs Satellite Radio

I always intended to add a tuner to my system and the logical choice seems to be one of the Magnum Dynalab models. However, the recent introduction of satellite radio (Sirius and XM) offer an interesting alternative. Digital quality, no commercials, and a wide array of music to choose from. Then of course, there's the other option of adding digital cable with its music stations playing through my system. Can anyone make an argument for choosing one over the other? Which will deliver the best sound quality?
tonyp54
tonyp54 OP
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Brian, sorry for not checking in sooner. I finally settled on an old Kenwood 8300. It was a tossup between a nicely modified 7500 and the 8300, which I thought had a little better bass and the extra multipath/deviation meter. Thanks for the tip, I never would have thought of a vintage tuner otherwise. Now I need to decide on the antenna.
brianmgrarcom
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Tony, congrats on your purchase! (Nice tuner.) Did you compare it at all to other tuners? Are you happy with your decision?
tonyp54 OP
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Yes Brian.... I compared it to a few tuners including a modified Kenwood 7500 and a new Magnum Dynalab. I must say you were right about going with the vintage models. I found them to have better reception and a nicer, less "mechanical" sound. I am very happy with my decision and thanks again for the advise.
brianmgrarcom
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Hi Tony, just passing along the favor as it was passed to me; do you remember what model MD tuner you compared it to?
tonyp54 OP
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Brian, it was the 101a. I thought both Kenwoods sounded better, but I heard the MD on a different, system. The 8300 had the best bass and better overall sound to my ear.
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