tube tuner and sources

An audiophile friend suggested McIntosh MR 71 and Marantz 10B for distinct tube sound. I checked Audiogon forum and found Tuner discussion to be crazy about Magnum Dynalab Etude/101A or Fanfare FT1A, perhaps for other reasons besides tube sound. I have not a/b the last two with McIntosh or Marantz, so if anyone has, let me know, thanks!

JVR and et al.
I was lucky to have the opportunity to audition Magnum Dynalab Etude, Fanfare FT-1A, Mcintosh 67 over the weekend. My initial impression at this point is Mac does give you the fluid, warm sound of tube that could not be produced by others (amazing!). But in terms of receptivity and clarity, Fanfare FT-1A is the best (CD quality if the station is using that). I wish I have more time a/b FT-1A and Mc 67. So if you have any experience, let me know. Thanks!

I recently bought a Mac MR 71 tuner and sent it to Audio Classics for an upgrade and overhaul which cost $500.It's supposed to be much better than the original. I'll post a report here as soon as I have a chance to listen. I currently have an MD 102 and a Mac MR77 so I'll have something to compare to.

Like Khaki8 I too have a Mac MR 71 on its way back from Audio Classics; I will be able to A/B it with the much heralded (on that OTHER website - audioreview.com) Yamaha TX-930/950, which measures very well indeed. I am told that the MR 71, like the Marantz 10B, delivers the goods in spades. We shall see; I've sunk a lot of $$$ into the Mac MR 71, and hope it pays off. Will post results of may comparison with the Yamaha.

I finally got the Mac MR 71 in 2003 and very pleased with the music--incredible. I will not be looking for another tuner. Mac MR 71 is it.