Best Mac tube FM tuner: MR67 or MR71??

Mac 71 is similar but tube version of the 78 both great tuners. BTW The Tandberg 3001a is my favorite next to the 10b The 10b is the most musical tuner I have ever heard .The instruments sound richer and more lifelike. The 3001a is a wounderful sounding tuner too not as warm and involving but very clean, clear with great soundstage and dynamics. Remember most of todays radio stations dont do justice to the old super tuners. The Luxman T110 is a great SS tuner for Under $ 200.00

I recently bought a MR67 on eBay for around $700 and think it sounds incredibly good; I have compared it to Meridian 208 (early 90's), Fanfare FT1A (6 mos old), MD 102 (1 yr old), Marantz 120 and 2110 (mid 70's), and Scott 350B (early 60's) and find it the best sounding of the older tuners and comparable but warmer than the MD 102, which is my next favorite after the MR67. I have never compared the MR71 to the MR67 but have read a lot about both and hear they are quite similar in sound and function. I would say either the 71 or the 67 will be an incredibly good pick, see what's available at what price on eBay. Sometimes there are multiple MR71's, sometimes 2 or 3 MR67's on auction at the same time. Your price will depend on what's being sold that week. With my MR67, one of the meters isn't working, but it still sounds great and I don't need the meter. Still, these old tuners are seldom in perfect condition, esp. on eBay.

Sc53, so you sold your Fanfare for a Mac. Congrats! Try getting a MR71, you'd be surprised.

Hi guys,
How about some of the old Fishers? How are they compared to to the old Mac.s I'm currently looking into a tube tuner myself.

i think you will not go wrong either way. i own a 67 and it is very good. on live local classical broadcasts....scary good. deals are still to be had....i bought mine off ebay this year 350$ delivered. (after the auction ended and reserve had not been met...perfect condition). good luck