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What are some of the better tuners out there?
Some info on Tandberg here. After buying and refurbishing it gets a little pricier than the Accuphase and Sansui I have referenced above.  Tuner Information Center - Tuner Reviews S-Z (fmtunerinfo.com) Thanks for all the info. I think I can make... 
What are some of the better tuners out there?
@stereo5 Thanks for the info. I am checking out the Audio Classics web site now. I am also listening to the MD108T while I am doing this and this unit sounds so good. Much better than the MD102 that I traded in for it. I notice that the sound is a... 
What are some of the better tuners out there?
@tablejockey Thanks for the feedback. I actually have only been looking at buying a new tuner this afternoon. I realized last night that I wanted to listen to my favorite station while in bed with headphones (via a KRELL K-300i integrated).A new t... 
What are some of the better tuners out there?
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What are some of the better tuners out there?
Since there are some tuner experts online. Do you guys have any opinion on the following 2 units: Accuphase T-101 Super Tuner (MINT)! | Tuners | Audiogon Sansui TU9900 Stereo Tuner For Sale - US Audio Mart Tuner Information Center - Tuner Review... 
LSA Voyager GAN 350 versus Merrill Audio Element Amps or AGD Grand Vivace and Vivace Amps
I had the Voyager and in stock form it was not as good as the CODA #8 which I also own. I should add that another person that did the AB comparison of the stock Voyager and CODA #8, on my system, liked the Voyager more than the CODA #8. He was a m... 
What are some of the better tuners out there?
@stereo5 Thanks. Now I remember my Dads old receiver had an AM antenna similar to that. I noticed that you like Macintosh tuners. Is there a few units you can recommend? 
What are some of the better tuners out there?
Can anyone comment on what I think is an attached antenna on the Sansui TU-9900. I recently got a Magnum Dynalab 108T and love what I am hearing from my favorite station. I want to add a tuner to my living room system and was thinking of a vintage... 
PS Direct Stream Vs. Lumin X 1 Sound quality difference?
The EtherRegen was a waste of money for me. I heard no change in the sound. However, going from a Sonore mircoRendu to the OpticalRendu was one of the biggest jumps in sound quality I have ever had. I imagine that you guys with the Lumin X1's have... 
$4000 budget for amp and preamp
The Benchmark AHB2 + Topping pre90 + Ext90 (if you need more XLR and RCA source connections). This system will cost you $3850 purchased new. I maybe willing to sell my Topping pre90 + Ext90 since it does not work well with my CODA #8. I will be pu... 
Love my new amp and pre-amp
I do like the Persona 5F.  I heard it with SimAudio 860 amps which are not really the proper amps for the 5F. Nevertheless, the speakers did sound pretty good with these amps. The  OP's new gear is likely a great way go on the Persona. I think the... 
Headphone amp + DAC + Volume + ROON READY
@atanarjuat99 The Matrix Mini-I 3 Pro is the most convenient DAC I have used. It is almost like a quasi portable DAC. It has so many network connection options that it is easy for a non-computer person to use. I gave it to my buddy just for that r... 
Amp Preamp Advice
It can be seductive to go for components like Benchmark that are very detailed, but can rob you of the emotional connection. I am not so sure the super silent Benchmark robs you of emotional connection. I my view it allows the other components,... 
Amp Preamp Advice
Even cold and traveling though the current Bomb Cyclone from Oregon to California the A21+ is so much better than the A23. More bass, way more clarity, not so veiled on top as the A23. This unit is still cold too.The $599 Topping pre90 works great... 
Amp Preamp Advice
I have had a Parasound 23 for a few years. It was just OK but I had a crappy room so I did not care. I am getting a used A21+ today. It is for my headphones in the long run but I will listen for a week on my hard to drive Thiel CS3.7 speakers.This...