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Preamp with Tuner

I was finally able to buy an amplifier (via Audiogon) that I think is worthy of the speakers I picked up on Audiogon a while back. My challenge now is finding a preamp with a built-in tuner. I connected my old integrated Harman Kardon via the preouts to the amp, which was a bad idea as I cannot control the volume. I can't seem to find many preamps with a built in tuner. Folks seem to think I'm crazy to want a tuner, but it's what we do in our house first thing when we wake up, flip the radio on for news/background. The only other feature we utilize is connecting our phones/tablets via blue tooth to stream music that way. 
So far... 
Amp: Emotiva SA-250
Speakers: Silverline Audio Sonatina MkIV

I've been eyeing the Emotiva PT-100, which appears to have everything I'm looking for, but wanted to check with the gurus here about whether there are others I should consider? Like I said, can't seem to find modern preamps with a tuner. 

Thank you! 
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lou_setriodes
682 posts
 
I've recently seen two of the better models locally on CL in the Philadelphia area.  Mitsubishi makes a really nice looking preamp-tuner as does Revox.  Adcom also makes a preamp tuner, but I'd take the Mitsu or Revox in a heartbeat over the Adcom.  

Better yet is to get a separate preamp & tuner.
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lou_setriodes
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Here’s the Revox located about an hour north of Philadelphia:
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/ele/6134837550.html

and you just missed this Mitsubishi but they can be found if you look:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mitsubishi-DA-C20-tuner-preamp-about-mint-/371929544302?nma=true&si=Lo6A...

I believe McIntosh also made a preamp/tuner as well. A separate preamp and tuner from the same company for aesthetics and system synergy would be better and there are many companies who make both that are excellent. Perreaux, Quad, Aragon, Tandberg, B&K, Hafler, Dynaco, Sumo and many others make great preamps and tuners.

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lbell65520
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Another avenue.  I bought a used Marantz av8801 for a song,  use it as the preamp/tuner for my stereo/TV, 2 channel system. It feeds active ATC's and a REL sub.  Pretty good sound, balanced outputs and solid functionality.  
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cleopatra52
98 posts
 
The Nakamichi 630 preamp/tuner, which was discontinued in the early 80s, was quite good but now difficult to find.
schubert
7,386 posts
 
I had the Nak 630 when it was still being built, pre wasn’t all that but tuner was excellent .
After 40 years or so there aren’t many left, if you got one total recap would be in order .
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