FM Tuners


I would like to add a tuner to my system.

I am only beginning to research this, so anyone with experience that could help narrow my focus would be appreciated. I'm not looking for vintage receivers with built-in amps. I'd like a tuner to run into a Van Alstine SET 120, which is a control amp with a passive pre-amp section.

A tuner with a built-in pre-amp is not necessary, but I'm wondering if that might just be the ticket.

Thank you for sharing your experience!

128x128imaninatural

Showing 1 response by perkri

I’ve owned a Magnum Dynalab FT-101A since new. It was upgraded by MD to an Etude, and I recently upgraded the capacitors in the power section as well as the output section.

Much prefer the sound I get from the analog tuner to what internet radio provides. It’s far more musical. Does it have the resolution? No. But it sounds better to my ears. 
Not sure how radio fills your day, but I listen to it all day long. Need something pleasant sounding.

And the ST-2 antenna is a must for any tuner. It really is amazing!  Sure, you can make one  - thick solid copper wire attached to a coax cable (copper wire being 1/2 the wavelength of the middle of the dial which is approximately 1.5 meters) - but the ST-2 sounds better and pulls in more stations.