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Vintage Tuner-Only wonderful because it's the SOUND I grew up with?.....

I scooped up a lovely vintage 70s, Nikko FAM 500 Tuner.  

When I work from home, I will stream certain Chicagoland radio stations while working.  Several have pretty strong data over stream - per Roon's readings of the connection. 

I plumped the cute yet smartly designed Nikko into place and the machine sounds great!  I've only listened to FM stereo so far. It's been hours, so who knows?  But I sure am enjoying a smooth sound with a bit wider soundstage--I know those to be true. 

I wonder for a second.. . What was so wrong with radio when played over just decent equipment?  

So, do vintage tuners have a subjective sound quality that makes them enjoyable? Or is this the sound I grew up with, which is just great with faults.   

 

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audioguy85
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gibsonian
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Some cool programming out there an still some good sounds.   Never stopped using the tuner for FM listening and I'm a geezer.    Have an old Kenwood that sounds great and am sure I could make it sound better with a little maintenance/modding.  If you are in range or want to hear it through the Web, try 93.9 Keokuk, IA station tonight, starts 5 or 530 I think.   Blues then local rock bands with some very cool and live DJ types speaking that make it fun.

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karl_desch
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I had the opportunity to purchase a Marantz 10b tuner from its original owner.  Had it cleaned and checked out and have been enjoying its vibes for a couple years now. Mounted a nice FM tuner on my roof and I pick up stations all over the Michigan, Ohio, Ontario area.  Love it.

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