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vintage tuners

Since my interest is growing in vintage integrateds I have had the opertunity to listen to their tuners. I am finding that they are actually quite good. So that leads me inot my next curiosity.

Now that we are this supposedly better quality digital age. I know the radio stations are beginning to launch digital signals. So wont these analog tuners become extinct? Anyone know how much time we have? I'm assuming it is around 2009 when the TV networks are forced to broadcast in only digital signal.
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ackman00
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You may want to see about posting your question to oneof the contributors on the fmtunerinfo.com website - a must visit for anyone interested in tuners.
chazzbo
1,007 posts
 
Older McIntosh was considered the creme de la creme in it's last tube configuration befopre the tuners became solid state.Do a search for official Mac site and think there is a link to a site maintained by one of the previous employees with all the vintage stuff but their was one model that collectors coveted most that could be got for $1500-$2K.Other than a broadcast standard $5500 Magnum Dynalab some think it's the best ever made.Sorry I can't remember the model number but ask arround and Mac fans will know.Also have seen big market in old Fishers being re-built lately.Know that the cable company Mappleshade is selling them but you could get beter deal I am sure rolling your own.
Chazzbo
mechans
3,048 posts
 
How old do you mean by vintage? How old is your integrated?
hagtech
173 posts
 
FM will die when vinyl does. If your can afford it, check out the Marantz 10B.

jh
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