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Good FM tuner for around $1K
I'm in the radio industry, so clear reception and reliable performance are on the top of our list.  The Sangean HDT-20 (around $200) is amazing! Great reception, un-colored sound and has digital outs, so you can plug it into whatever DAC you want ... 
Does hearing the best in high end audio make your opinions more valid?
“Best” is a matter of opinion. I have listened to several 6 figure systems that IMO don’t  come close to equaling the satisfaction I get with my set up.By non-audio enthusiast standards I have spent a fortune, but by “our” standards, its in the ba... 
What is the preferred cartrige mm or mc and why
I use both MM and MC, like each cartridge - each has strengths and weaknesses. What I have noticed is that of the 3 phono preamps I use, the MC output is quiter - particulary on my new Parasound JC3 Jr - set to MM, it has an audible hiss when clos...