Model:	T 9090
Category:	Tuner
Suggested Retail Price:	$800
Description:	FM Tuner
Manufacturer URL:	Onkyo
Manufacturer URL:	Onkyo

Review by Don T ( A ) on September 25, 2003 at 18:37:02 IP Address: 68.99.211.200

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Over the last year or so I've been auditioning tuners. I've tried a couple of vintage Pioneer models, including a TX-9100 and a Magnum Dynalab MD-90. The Onkyo unit works better - ie. does a better job of picking up stations than either of the three other tuners I've tried. Not only that it sounds better to my ears - without that "analog" like brownish colorations I could detect with both Pioneer units and the MD-90.

Instead of describing all of the functionality and features of the tuner I've attached the following links.

http://www.geocities.com/toddemslie/teonkyo.htm

http://www.audioreview.com/Tuners/Onkyo,T-9090II/PRD_121258_1596crx.aspx

http://www.amfmdx.net/fmdx/T9090II.html

http://www.amfmdx.net/fmdx/tuners.html

The tuner cost me $250, I've seen the T9090 II going for $50-$100 more. In particular this tuner sounds clear, open and powerful.

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Product Weakness:	No longer made, small buttons.
Product Strengths:	Works and sound great!

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Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	85 watt amplifier - Exposure DR4
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Exposure 21
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	yes
Speakers:	Spendor SP100
Cables/Interconnects:	47 labs
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	rock/pop
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner

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