Tube Tuners

I've owned over 30 tuners and currently have Mac MR-71, MR-77, and MR-78.

The tubed MR-71 is unquestionably the best sounding of the three but least sensitive and selective.

Look for a used MR-77. The used price represents a great value. Its' sonics will embarrass the Magnum Dynalabs and Fanfares available today.

I have to agree with Audiofeil that a good classic tube tuner will sound better than the modern offerings. I remember calling up Magnum Dynalab years ago, when their then top of their line Etude was new, to ask them how they thought their tuners compared with a Dyna FM3. They basically intimated that there was no comparison. IME though, my tube tuners have trouble pulling in distant stations cleanly in comparison to my Magnums. Living where I do this is a significant issue in that most of the stations that I listen to are a few hours drive.

just to clarify, MD was saying that the tube tuners of yore were sonically better than theirs but that the reception was swallowed by tube noise on distant stations.

Ok guys I have two Scott tube tuners, (LT 110-B) and a (310-E). I also have a fully modded Sansui TU 710. I was just inquiring as to what other members are using to listen to FM these days, and how the Scotts compare to the other more popular tuners.

Marantz 10B I have been warming it up for 3 hour`s for Sunday night blues. KPLU Seattle one of the best Jazz/Blues station in the US. Happy listening David