FM Tuners


I would like to add a tuner to my system.

I am only beginning to research this, so anyone with experience that could help narrow my focus would be appreciated. I'm not looking for vintage receivers with built-in amps. I'd like a tuner to run into a Van Alstine SET 120, which is a control amp with a passive pre-amp section.

A tuner with a built-in pre-amp is not necessary, but I'm wondering if that might just be the ticket.

Thank you for sharing your experience!

128x128imaninatural

@big_greg , offers excellent advice. When it comes to tuners, like real estate, it comes down to; "location, location, location"

FWIW, IME, Magnum Dynalab’s own cheaper (though still somewhat expensive for what it is) previously called "silver ribbon", presently called SR-100 worked better than their own more expensive ST-2 or the Fanfare equivalent.

While the Magnum Dynalab’s tuners are very good quality, for under $300 you might find better value from some of the offerings from Luxman, Denon etc..

Again, consider what @big_greg posted, and seek a tuner that has favorable specs for your particular needs, whether that be sensitivity or selectivity.

 

Asks about an fm tuner…. Immediately gets a reply about streaming. 
 

i recommend an tuner rebuilt by the xdr guy. Very nice indeed.  

Sold off all my former McIntosh / Sansui tuners unable to keep them all.  Kept one. 

Currently listening to my Magnum Dynalab MD-102 FM tuner.  Enjoying it for the past 10yrs.  Sometimes I get tired of streaming and just wanna hear some FM. 

@imaninatural there is one I can think of that sounds good for the $, and its not too vintage old, could be a nice buy to match with the AVA SET 120.  Look this one up, Marantz ST6000.  This unit kinda holds its own against some vintage tuners, people sell them cheap sometimes  https://www.tnt-audio.com/sorgenti/marantz-st6000_e.html

Best of Luck.  FM is still fun for some of diehards :) 

 

 

 

A very good tuner is the Cambridge Audio T500. It is the same as Creek t43....excellent reception and sound. Although I’m using an attic Arial for mine, so your results may vary....you can find the t500 on ebay for about $120....Alternatively you can buy mine, as I have 2...message me if interested....also have a Marantz st6000.