I agree with JVR. I've owned the Marantz and the Mac and they killed any tuner I pitted against it, and that included many of those mentioned here.Properly calibrated and given a good signal the sound is magical.
High Quality FM Tuner - Advice
My needs are simple. A tuner that has great sound and can bring in distant stations, in stereo, quietly. I have the right roof antenna system with a MD Signal Sleuth. I read about Magnum Dynalab, Fanfare, Linn, Accuphase, old Macs and Yamahas. I have the budget, if i can find the right unit. Your thoughts?