Hello!
Regarding modifications or updates to existing audio stuff (here FM tuners) validation depends upon who does the modifications.
I'm designer of MAC MR77 and MAC MR78. to date since 1986, I have done;
(1) 432 MR78 mods.(2) 48 MR77 mods.
Also I'm probably the only(?) one left (at age 81) able to restore a Marantz 10B tuner. I have done:
(3) 182 Marantz 10B restorations (circuit design changes necessary).
Modifications by the designer of a thing, especially when done with full documentation should enhance value of something, not reduce it. However there is occasion when the original item should be preserved as original in working condition if possible. Two high-end loudspeaker pairs (my original designs) I donated to local tech museum refused updating, needing here to preserve them in original condition.
RIMO.
Regarding modifications or updates to existing audio stuff (here FM tuners) validation depends upon who does the modifications.
I'm designer of MAC MR77 and MAC MR78. to date since 1986, I have done;
(1) 432 MR78 mods.(2) 48 MR77 mods.
Also I'm probably the only(?) one left (at age 81) able to restore a Marantz 10B tuner. I have done:
(3) 182 Marantz 10B restorations (circuit design changes necessary).
Modifications by the designer of a thing, especially when done with full documentation should enhance value of something, not reduce it. However there is occasion when the original item should be preserved as original in working condition if possible. Two high-end loudspeaker pairs (my original designs) I donated to local tech museum refused updating, needing here to preserve them in original condition.
RIMO.