How to shop for a tuner??

Early B.
Early B. Posts: 7,900
edited March 2005 in 2 Channel Audio
OK, I'm ready to set up a tuner in my reference system, but I don't know much about them. Gotta ask -- how do I shop for a tuner? What features/specs should I be looking for?

Here are my parameters -- First of all, I don't want XM. I don't want to spend any more than $200 for a new or used unit. I'm only interested in 3 or 4 local stations, all of which are about 15 miles away (I live in the suburbs of Atlanta). So I don't think I'll need a super high powered tuner with all the bells and whistles. I'm just looking for something very basic that can get the job done. I also want something that's fairly new, like made within the past couple of years. I'm not into vintage stuff. It's gotta sorta match the components I already have. Currently been checking out Parasound or Cambridge Audio units. Will they work?

Thanks.
HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited March 2005
    How to shop for a tuner??

    I prefer the boneless filets ;)
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited March 2005
    They will work, I wouldn't buy the Cambridge. My buddy Jim at fmtunerinfo.com just got one in to review, and he said it SUCKS.

    If you want something newer, try and find a used NAD or Proton (specifically the 440).

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited March 2005
    TEAC T-1 tuner....50% off at J&R

    http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=3668112
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited March 2005
    Thanks for the link. Ended up ordering a similar Teac:

    http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=2110004

    This one will look better with my components and has a remote. I'll be satisfed as long as I can get my jazz stations locked in pretty well.

    Was a bit skeptical about ordering a Teac. Not sure of the build quality.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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