I have the Tandberg 2080 and a Kyocera R-861. Both receivers have excellent FM reception, well above what was available when I bought them. We live in a tough reception area. I tried many receivers (Yamaha, Marantz, Nakamichi, Denon) before settling on the Tandberg. It is excellent at separating out adjacent weak stations. Sadly the Tandberg has a hum now and is in the garage. When the Tandberg started acting up I got a great deal on a new Kyocera as a clearout of their audio line. This is an exceptionally well-built receiver and is the only one that we could find that matched the Tandberg. It's about 15 years old now and used daily. Strong amp section too and very clean power supply. Super unit.
Best vintage receivers for FM?
For 2nd or even 3rd systems (inc. my workshop) I am thinking of buying an older receiver or two. Most of the listening time will be FM stations...and even in 2nd type of systems I do want good sonics....my FM listening has been on tuners like the MD-108 and Sansui TU-919.......so-so sound is not o.k.
What do you think of the following list of candidates, or can you suggest others?
1. Yamaha CR-1000 or CR-2020.
2. Sansui 9090 or G-9000.
3. Nakamichi SR-3a.
4. Sony STR-6800SD.
Thanks.....
What do you think of the following list of candidates, or can you suggest others?
1. Yamaha CR-1000 or CR-2020.
2. Sansui 9090 or G-9000.
3. Nakamichi SR-3a.
4. Sony STR-6800SD.
Thanks.....