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I have always shyed away from getting a matching tuner for my ES Jap-Crap system due to most stations now compressing the life out of their music – no dynamics to speak of and I’ve sometimes been sure I can hear MP3-like compression when listening – especially if using a digibox as a tuner. I […]
As mentioned at the tale end of my write up on the history of the Leak Trough-Line FM tuner, I felt I should do a companion piece on the sound quality of Leak Trough-Line tuners, well here it is. This was an interesting and challenging project to embark on as it is the first time […]
The above image comes from hifiengine Hello gentlemen. What can you tell me about the Kenwood Kt 917 which I believe was badged trio in the UK. Thanks in advance. Ralph Thank you Ralph. In matters like this we always defer to http://www.fmtunerinfo.com/ Here is what they have to say: (1979, $1,000, photo, schematic, detector/MPX […]
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This is what tubesound.com have to say on the subject: Some people believe that the Kenwood KT-917 is the finest FM tuner that was ever manufactured. This is truly the cream of the crop. Pulse Count Detector, high build quality, Made in Japan. A fellow in my community decided to trade-in this KT-917 for some […]
Howard Popeck writes: Only a mini test for this one I’m afraid. My notes from that time are not very comprehensive. Anyway … Built in 1978, the Gamma V is a very sensitive and selective rack-mount style digital tuner. It cost around £400 when new, as best I can recall. Construction is all frame and […]
They write: The Trio KT-917 tuner (known as the Kenwood KT-917 outside of the UK and Japan) was the most technically advanced high-end FM tuner upon it’s launch in 1979. It replaced, and bettered, the already world-beating Trio 600T. If there was ever a better tuner than the Trio KT-917 then I have yet to […]
Hi guys, I start to spend more times listening to radio recently. I recalled I’d asked regarding valve tuner but can’t remember where the tread was. Would appreciate if someone can help here, I am keen into valve tuner (the old ones). I’d search brands like Scott, Fisher, and nearly confirm one in Ebay (lafayette […]
Yesterday at GW I saw a Yamaha tuner (don’t know what model). I had it in my hand and was halfway to the check-out when I thought, “What am I doing? I already have my old smart phone hooked up to my system, and through my home WiFi I can stream just about any […]
So, I’m in the very early stages of putting together a turntable-focused system. I’m running an entry-level Technics SL-BD10 turntable that a friend from work gave me (soon to have a donated Grado green cartridge) and an 80s Technics receiver that another buddy lent me because my 4-yr old Onkyo doesn’t have a phono input, […]
NB: This was originally published in 2010 Hello, and welcome to the next of my series of reviews of vintage equipment. First, I only write about equipment that I have had extended, direct and personal experience of either as an end-user or retailer – or both. I don’t get involved in measurements. During 34 years […]
I went to buy a s/h TD 160 and the guy brought out his old tuner, a Pioneer TX 9100. It was a lovely thing. He will mull it over and give me a price. It looked lovely. He said eventually all the analogue radio will be switched off. I am not so sure. Its […]
“I was recently bitten by the FM bug through the purchase of a £19 Teac tuner to listen to The Proms. It sounded good enough to get me curious as to what a ‘proper’ tuner might sound like. So I started my search for the next rung up the ladder. Reading through the various […]
Would like to get myself one of the finest tuner’s ever made. What do you suggest, price is not an issue. MORE
I have owned mine since 1979. The UK price back then was circa £900 which according to an online historic £ to $ conversion taking into account a total inflation of 244% means circa $5k at today’s prices apparently. Anyone else out there with one of these magnificent devices? Dip in and out HERE