Sansui TU-9900 vrs Magnum Dynalab MD-90T

Sound I upgrade my original FT-101 Dynalab tuner to the 90T(tube version). Or find a 35 year old Sansui TU-9900? Any thoughts? Thanks..

exocet95412-15-2008 1:32am

brianmgrarcom Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,317 posts 12-15-2008 at 03:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My first thought is, will you have any sonic improvement going to the 90T. I used a TU717 for a short time and it performed very well and if the 9900 you were to pick up was working properly I suspect it would perform very well. Still, I question why sell the nice tuner you have for an older one. IMO your tuner is better looking too. Have you considered updating your FT-101?
audiofeil Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,011 posts 12-15-2008 at 04:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete This doesn't address your question but IMO a better choice is a Mac MR-77. In the context of the higher priced models i.e. 65, 71, and 78, an MR-77 is the genuine "sleeper" in the McIntosh line of tuners. Good luck.
elevick Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,636 posts 12-15-2008 at 06:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Mac tuners will eat the MD for lunch! You may even be able to get a pre-amp/tuner for less than just a tuner?