FM Tuners

Do you feel that a higher end tuner will perform adequately with lesser antenna? I ask because I'm wondering if shifting the cost (and possible hassle) from a roof mount antenna to a better tuner with a lesser antenna would be a reasonable consideration.

My best sounding tuner is the Magnum Dynalab 108T. I also think it has the weakest reception, so I use my MD ST-2 antenna outside my office on the roofline (not on roof). I have great tuning now. Some people hang this antenna upside down in their attic. 

My best reception is with my Sony XDR-F1HD which can be bought used on eBay for under $200. I use a simple $10 diploe antenna inside my office for that one. It sounds very good but not at the level of the 12X more expensive MD 108T.

Hello,

I am not sure if this is a good place to post this, but what the heck.

I have two tuners that I would like to give away, free.  My better half is encouraging me to “de-clutter”  our lives.

One is a Pioneer TX-8500II that I have had since college.  It still works pretty well, but I believe a light or two is probably out.

The other is a Sony ST-550ES that I bought off of eBay probably 15 years ago.  It works also, but the tuning knob is a little wonky.  Sometimes the tuning gets stuck or jumps. 
 

Anyone interested in a free tuner?  I live in Minnesota.  So if you do too it could be a local pickup.  I have boxes for both, so I could ship—but then it becomes no longer free.

Have owned a Magnum Dynalab FT-101A for many years and enjoy it every day. Am fortunate to be within range of KUSC (FM - 91.5) that offers quality classical music 24/7 with no commercials.