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RE: Similar? Better?

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6bq5

In Reply to: RE: Similar? Better? posted by Sigmund on January 08, 2021 at 12:04:35

look at a used McIntosh -
MR-74, 73, 77
if you want tubes - -71
or H H Scott
310, 4130 - though this may be expensive and hard to find-
there are also great tuners from Sansui, Kenwood and Yamaha

I have been less than impressed with british tuners...

I also have a deep collection of old mono/tube tuners...
Happy Listening

Follow Ups:

Antenna question. - Sigmund 20:17:32 01/08/21 (3)
Do I need any kind of antenna other than the thin 6' wire that runs out of the back to run an MR 74?

Thank you.
- An old observation on antennas - M3 lover 10:55:32 01/09/21 (0)
  A good FM tuner with a good antenna will sound better than a great FM tuner with a poor antenna.
  
  Or something like that, ;^)
  
  Suggest the best antenna system you can afford and will be convenient to install.
  
  "The only cats worth anything are the cats who take chances. Sometimes I play things I never heard myself." Thelonious Monk
- RE: Antenna question. - 6bq5 21:06:26 01/08/21 (1)
  That really depends upon where you are vis the stations you are interested in-
  If you are up on a hill top with line of sight to the broadcasting towers- the wire is probably sufficient-
  if you are two valleys away....
  
  FM Fool - link below can give you polars for stations near you-
  Knowing what you have / need is key,
  
  the MR-74 can do amazing things with a wire...
  But if you have stations that are a bounce away or just over the Horizon, an excellent antenna will bring you a much richer experience-
  Happy Listening
  - Linky (Open in New Window)
  - Thanks again, 6b. - Sigmund 06:53:20 01/09/21 (0)
    I'm grateful for your responses.
Many thanks, 6b. I'm on it. - Sigmund 18:33:54 01/08/21 (0)
:)

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