Magnnum Dynalab tuners sound quality

4yanx ... Thanks for the link and the Email. Much appreciated. I have a friend who is really looking for a cheap way to get good tuner sound. I'll pass the info to him.

I think, most regular tuners sound horrible out there. And some old ones are dull. Magnum Dynalab offers some very good ones, I think, it is one of the rare companies, which try to get the best out of two worlds (pulling in stations A N D good sound ).
I used Naim 01, too, and then I got a MD 108, I use it with NOS Mullard tubes and this one fascinates since the day I bought it. The Naim went on sale same day.
Free music presentated in a musical way I thought it is not possible.

I have never found a Magnum Dynalab tuner that could not be improved at least 30%, RF or audiowise; the exception is the MD-108. The early MD-102 used four IF filters vs. three in the later MD-90 and MD-100s, a worthwhile difference. The early Sim Audio "Moon" was the best MD tuner, using the basic MD-102 circuit board.

bdscott@nac.net
His e-mail.
Check yours, Oregon! :-)

I recently purchased an MD90. A very smooth listenable piece with excellent sensitivity. A lot quality for the $$.
Fits nicely with the Audio Research equipment in the system.

Hmmm ... do you have a link for Don Scott 4yanx?? Thanks ...

If you don't mind spending less, a 70's Sony ST-3950 with $150 worth of tweaks by Don Scott is better than ANY Magnum I've ever heard, and I've heard several.

I've been enjoying my Dynalab tuner for many years now. The above poster is exactly right ... like a computer, garbage in, garbage out. Get a good quality antenna, preferably an outdoor-on-the-roof antenna. You will be amazed at how great a live-broadcast program can sound on a properly set up tuner. Its like being there.

Frank

A great tuner is as good a source as any other.
Also a great tuner is only as good as the signal it is getting. A great antenna makes a good tuner sound great. So if you follow me, get a great antenna.
Then put it on a great tuner, can't go wrong.
In my experience Magnum Dynalab pulls in stations much beter than most any tuner I ever tried, that includes several.

From your preious posts, my takeaway is that you are using the Luxman as a tuner. After 20 years, it could probably use with a good cleaning and a tuner re-calibration. I am not sure who is a good tech in your part of the state. In Peekskill, there is a company called the the Soundsmith , that specializes in vintage Luxman, McIntosh, and Marantz products. I used them 4 years ago to refurbish a Marantz 2216B (circa 1978) and they did a great job. They are a bit pricey, but they warranty their work for a year.

Regards, Rich