FM Tuners

Thanks Yogiboy. I just wanted to make sure that I understood.

Another plug for Magnum Dynalab analog tuners, which can be had for <$400 used (FT101/Etude, etc.).  Never was able to own one (they cost some good $$$ when new), so I settled for a couple of digital bits (Yamaha and an Adcom) - but sold them many (many) years back when I headed for hi res and eventually, streaming.

I had auditioned an MD tuner back then for more than a week (dealers that allow you to do that are far and few in-between), and loved the sonics (for FM), PLUS the ability to slightly analog "detune" from the center frequency for the best reception (in CA large cities - this is a definite plus).  As mentioned, and eventually return the MD and took home the Yamaha.

I bought 3 tuners last month and they are good to great. The best one is the Magnum Dynalab 108T. It has tube somewhere in the signal path. Normally this is a no-no for me but this tuner sounds so good. Crystal clear sound that approaches CD quality. Very expensive for me but it was a trade-in from my 15-year-old Magnum Dynalab 102. The 108T is a lot better in every aspect though the MD102 is also very good.

The next best was the Accuphase T-101 which I bought from a guy/company who was getting rid of all of his modded tuners. This 40+ year old tuner sound incredible. Almost as good as the MD108T. 

Accuphase T-101 Super Tuner (MINT)! | Tuners | Audiogon

Get in touch with this seller and see if he has any more tuners. He had a couple of the T-101 when I got mine.  This guy seemed like he really knew how to make tuners last and sound great. 

The 3rd tuner I got was the following:

Sansui TU9900 Stereo Tuner For Sale - US Audio Mart

This was refurbished last year by these guys who may also sell tuners.

Services | Vintage Stereo Restorations (qrxrestore.com)

This one is not as detailed as the other 2 but a fantastic listen nevertheless.

I have 3 systems and have great streaming setup on each. However, the station I want to listen to sounds better on the FM airways.

+1 on the Accuphase T101, I own two of them (and I also stream).

For less $ look at Yamaha, Pioneer and Kenwood.

All good suggestions above and it will involve a lot of research on your part.

With that said I also recommend a Magnum Dynalab product. There are several models to choose from both new and used.