Top Ten Tuners of all Time??

Not only is a decent FM rooftop antenna required, But should
be viewed as the other half of the equasion whenever one
discusses Top Ten Tuners. O-rod

Some mentioned the German "Ballempfaenger," for instance made by Rhode and Schwarz in the 70s. I wonder what the modern equivalent is? FM radio is still alive, and relay receivers might still be needed. Considering the high audio quality of German FM broadcasting, what is used now and what could, in principle, be purchased for home usage?

Thanks, Robert

The Sansui 919 is everything they say it is on the tuner site mentioned above. Mine is not yet modified..but will be someday in the not too distant future.....it is amazing how something this old,,,can sound this good.

The Mcintosh MR-80 is commonly mistaken as a digital tuner because of its digital readout. It is in fact an analog tuner. The MR-80 has a wonderfull full sound with great stereo separation. It has the classic McIntosh sexy look and cost $2500 when new in 1980-1985. To build this tuner now would cost an exorbitant amout of money. And McIntosh still provides full service on this tuner.

I'm still using a Marantz 20 which I bought new in 1970. I had it updated about 10 years ago with new caps and rca.
It was the transistor version of the 10b and was one of the last items designed by Saul Marantz team and built in USA before Marantz was sold to Superscope and made in Japan.
I took it to a Yamaha technical test years ago when they came out with the T1 & T2, and their technicians were amazed by its performance. Its probably not a "best" today, but they don't build them like that anymore.