Some of the best inexpensive tuners are early 80's Sony's. Just compared a Sony ST-J75 to my Kenwood KT-7300 and they were both excellent sounding, but the Kenwood was slightly better IMO. A nice feature of the Sony is the pre-sets. In my daughter's system she has a Sony ST-J44 and it's a great tuner as well considering I spent $20, inc. s/h. In my main system I have an 80's Sherwood TD-120 (paid under $30)which when I compared to the Sony J-75 sounded better! Didn't pull in weak stations quite as well, but within the context of the associated equipment sounded superior. Comparing these inexpensive older used tuners to modern inexpensive tuners, i.e, Marantz/Nad/Yamaha, and it's no contest. (I've owned the Creek T43 and the MD something in the past, but didn't have the opportunity to compare.) No need to spend a fortune on a tuner. Just make sure you have a good antenna as mentioned above. One thing you will sacrifice w/ an older tuner is convenience. The Sony's ST-J75/J44/J5 and the Sherwood are really good tuners for peanuts. The Kenwood does sound nicer, as I'm sure does many other vintage 60's/70's tuners, but will cost more $$.
Tuner recommendations
I have not used a tuner in years but recently I sold my pre-amp and the new one had not arrived yet so I borrowed a cheap pre-amp/tuner combo from a friend. I actually got to like having radio available.
I have thought about getting a Magnum Dynalab but I don't really know much about what is available. Anybody got a recommendation for a good tuner? I don't mind spending a few bucks for a good tuner.
I have thought about getting a Magnum Dynalab but I don't really know much about what is available. Anybody got a recommendation for a good tuner? I don't mind spending a few bucks for a good tuner.