Top Ten Tuners of all Time??

Marantz 10B, I wish I still had mine!

Of the dozen or two vintage tuners I own, I would have to say the Accuphase T100, the Kenwood 600T, and Sansui Tu919 provide the broadest soundstage and great sound from top to bottom. The Yamaha CT-7000 and McIntosh MR-80 are wonderful in their own right and beautiful to look at. Recently picked up a Sanyo Plus 35 recently that is a real sleeper, a great bargain for a very nice tuner. But for a real audiophile tuner I would choose the Accuphase T100 or T101 (FM only).

Top 10 is just too much, how about this, I will give you top 5

1.) REL Precedent
This is the best tuner I have ever had in my life. It's mono, you will need a Multiplex Adaptor; but the sound is very musical, the HI is transparent and the resolution is just great. I prefer this tuner over Marantz 10B. However, you will one very lucky man if you can bump into a chance to get one. Many people have the money for it but just couldn't find it.

2.) Marantz 10B
Of course, this one. Doesn't sound "the best" but hey, it is a legend and it is still considered "great sounding" Many for sale here and there.

3.) SCOTT 4310
The top of the line model of HH Scott back then. Better resolution then 10B but just not quite musical but this tuner is the most sensative one I have ever encountered! Details are everywhere ~! I still have one at home which I listen to seldomly.

4.) McIntosh MR-78
The best sounding McIntosh tuner I have heard. Better the MR-71 in sound quality, but harder to find. If you can name Marantz in one of the top 5, McIntosh will be right next to it =)

5.) Sequerra Model 1
Not too many sold, very hard to find. The only solid state tuner I think which is well worth collecting. This beauty doesn't sound as good as tube but hey it sounds the best among the same kind (solid state). I wanted to buy one but due to the low production of this model, the price is crazy. Last piece I saw was sold for $4750 USD ~! ~! ~! Marantz 10B x 2 =O

I'll throw in another vote for the Tandberg 3001A. The tuner sold for $2200 when new, and you can tell by the build and features. Another favorite is the Luxman T-117. Both are outstanding.

A modded tuner is definetelly better than a stock version. And many slippers will come in the first 10 if modded. Akai AT-V04 with a tube stage it is one, Sanyo T-55 with couple of easy mods on the audio section.

Kenwood KT-5020 modded by Mr. Joseph Chou from www.componentplus.us is definitelly in top 10 all time. After modifications it is creating vaccuum around it and is sounding better than any CD-player. Why? Because mr. Chou is knowing his profession: it is a tuner expert engineer, beeing part of the Japanese team that designed the famous KT-917. And is an audiophile. So, he knows very well what he is doing.

Please note that I have no affiliation of whatsoever with him, other than beeing a happy happy customer.