tube tuner and sources

An audiophile friend suggested McIntosh MR 71 and Marantz 10B for distinct tube sound. I checked Audiogon forum and found Tuner discussion to be crazy about Magnum Dynalab Etude/101A or Fanfare FT1A, perhaps for other reasons besides tube sound. I have not a/b the last two with McIntosh or Marantz, so if anyone has, let me know, thanks!

JVR and et al.
I was lucky to have the opportunity to audition Magnum Dynalab Etude, Fanfare FT-1A, Mcintosh 67 over the weekend. My initial impression at this point is Mac does give you the fluid, warm sound of tube that could not be produced by others (amazing!). But in terms of receptivity and clarity, Fanfare FT-1A is the best (CD quality if the station is using that). I wish I have more time a/b FT-1A and Mc 67. So if you have any experience, let me know. Thanks!

I finally got the Mac MR 71 in 2003 and very pleased with the music--incredible. I will not be looking for another tuner. Mac MR 71 is it.

Anybody knows a good place to realign Mac 71 tuner?