Do any still use an older high end tuner from the past?....

My best tuner is a McIntosh MR78 than has recently been modified by Rich Modafferi.

My other best tuner is a Marantz 20 that was recently on the test bench, had a bit of work done, and continues to be excellent 

Both are terrific, both have their charms, and both definitely sound different. I like them both

Now for the tuna that got away- years back a store was closing. Owner brought me to the back room. Two 10b tuners on a shelf. He wanted $1200 for both. What was I thinking? 

And of course, Rich's work on MR78'a is also highly recommendable which of course is a solid state tuner. Except if you count a one off version of the MR78 which in fact is tubed. But that one is safely with Rich, and I don't think he's interested in making other one. 

Springbok10- a 3 story whip antenna? Now you’ve gotten me curious. Can you share details please?