Magnnum Dynalab tuners sound quality


I have been having problems with reception of FM stations in the western NY area using my vintage Luxman Dou Beta 1045 reciever (circa 1984). Do I need to spend >$500 + for a magnum dynalab MD 90 to get clean good sound? Listening habits include Jazz & blues.
dvdgreco
From your preious posts, my takeaway is that you are using the Luxman as a tuner. After 20 years, it could probably use with a good cleaning and a tuner re-calibration. I am not sure who is a good tech in your part of the state. In Peekskill, there is a company called the the Soundsmith , that specializes in vintage Luxman, McIntosh, and Marantz products. I used them 4 years ago to refurbish a Marantz 2216B (circa 1978) and they did a great job. They are a bit pricey, but they warranty their work for a year.

Regards, Rich
A great tuner is as good a source as any other.
Also a great tuner is only as good as the signal it is getting. A great antenna makes a good tuner sound great. So if you follow me, get a great antenna.
Then put it on a great tuner, can't go wrong.
In my experience Magnum Dynalab pulls in stations much beter than most any tuner I ever tried, that includes several.
I've been enjoying my Dynalab tuner for many years now. The above poster is exactly right ... like a computer, garbage in, garbage out. Get a good quality antenna, preferably an outdoor-on-the-roof antenna. You will be amazed at how great a live-broadcast program can sound on a properly set up tuner. Its like being there.

Frank