2. amps-preamps
  3. 1268867896

best Marantz tuners?

I have a Sansui TU-717 tuner and love the sound. However, I love the look and build of the classic Marantz stuff. Some of their older tuners, with scopes for example, look so great. I have a 2250B rcvr and it is nice.
Anyway, I am thinking of going for a classic Marantz tuner.

What would be the short list of their best tuners?
Would it be a step up from the TU-717?

Thx,
Rob
albireo13
Ag insider logo xs@2x
bikecommuter
30 posts
 
Rob,

Take a look at this website:

http://www.fmtunerinfo.com

Lots of tuner info (as the url hints), including plenty of Marantz gear.

David
onemug
784 posts
 
I like the looks/sound of the Marantz tuners also.

The top tier would be the 10b,20 and 20b.

Next: 125/150. Never heard a 2130 but think it would be here to.

You might check out a 120b. It has a large scope and sounds decent.
shoegazer
22 posts
 
A 2130 would be a good choice.
stanwal's avatar
stanwal
3,147 posts
 
The 10B was their best tuner but a modified 717 may well be better. Two of my friends are very serious FM fans and they are both very high on Sansui, one has at least 5 including the TU-X1. I met him when I sold him my second Kenwood 917. If you change it will be for looks, not the sound, not that there is anything wrong with that.
More to discover