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.....
whatjd

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I've been through a pile of vintage receivers the last three or four years and the best sound from FM and line level inputs is the Sony STR-6200F.

Just a solid and slightly warm sound that hits my sweet spot. The cosmetics have this very classy look that really appeals. Love the walnut cabinet too.

The FM section has five gangs and eight matched ceramic filters with very steep cutoffs. The muting section is rather complicated and it took my tech a bit of time to sort out. He had never worked on one before and came away very impressed with the sound and performance too.

The Vintage Knob has a page on it and it is has a writeup in the Tuner Information Center.

I'm never going to sell mine.