I recently bought a Mac MR 71 tuner and sent it to Audio Classics for an upgrade and overhaul which cost $500.It's supposed to be much better than the original. I'll post a report here as soon as I have a chance to listen. I currently have an MD 102 and a Mac MR77 so I'll have something to compare to.
tube tuner and sources
I bought Rogue 99 and 88 was thoroughly enjoying tube sound. I have non-tube CD player and does not know what I have missed out (will tube CD player sound different?). Can someone enlighten me tube/nontube sources in relation to tube pre and power amp? I want to get an excellent FM analog tuner, so want advice on (1) if tube FM tuner is the way to go? (2) excellent tube tuners below 3k? (I am thinking of getting a non-tube tuner Fanfare FT1A at this point). thanks!