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Yamaha RN-2000a

I'm looking to replace my MAC6700 receiver with something that sounds as good, but is a bit more reliable.  (I could insert a paragraph here about my McIntosh experiences but that's not the purpose of this post).  I've always preferred the integrated approach to hi-fidelity, but the selection of really good receivers that can be purchased new is pretty thin.  I still listen to FM and currently use a laptop as a music/streaming server.  I also have my TV  and Beogram turntable attached, so the MAC is really the center of my system.  I've looked at NAD, but I'm a bit old-school and prefer not to go class-D.  The Yamaha RN-2000a is about the only thing left that I can find.  I'd like to hear of any experiences good or bad that folks on this forum might have had with this unit.  Also, if someone knows a viable alternative, I'm happy to learn about it.  Best to all.

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yyzsantabarbara
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Why not get a cheap vintage tuner and have better sound than from a receiver?

I have 3 tuners and use them daily. One is the great Magnum Dynalab 108T and the other 2 are vintage units that have either been modded or updated. The vintage tuners are really good and not that expensive. My Sansui TU9900 cost $750, but it was upgraded. You likely can find one for 1/2 the price and there are places that are dedicated to refurbishing them.

My Accuphase T-101 was redone by someone in Santa Monica, CA. The guy seemed like a tuner genius and after listening to unit for a few years makes me think he was. I bought this one on Audiogon for $1500. Expensive for a vintage tuner but I have 0 regrets on that one.

Another tuner that is good is the Sony XDR- F1HD. I gave this one away since I did not need 4 tuners (I do not need 3). It had the best reception of all my tuners and with a good RCA cable the sound was good.

Repairs, upgrades, and sales of Sony XDR-F1HD HD Tuner (xdrguy.com)

 

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