Re: New or used low profile tuner

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Which tuner to get and getting the most from it. Thank God, for the radio!

Posted by Ron Oehlert (A) on January 29, 2007 at 07:09:06

In Reply to: New or used low profile tuner posted by radiomanjh on January 29, 2007 at 04:58:13:

How about one or two tenths of your budget? The mid 1960's to early 1970's vintage Heathkit transistor AJ-14 FM stereo tuner utilized tube-type circutry (Intermediate Frequency stages & ratio detector) & for me sounds & receives better than my Sony 5150 or Pioneeer TX-8500II plus is very compact measuring 3.5"H X 12.75"W X 9.25"D with the walnut case (a metal case version is also available). Brushed aluminum front & black slide-rule dial with blue numerals. Today's Heathkit Co. still supports the old kits with copys if the original Assembly & Operation Manuals permiting simple DIY alignment touch-up (Heathkit is still in business, just no longer in the consumer electronics kit business). Insert heathkit in between the ubiquitous www dot dot com & select support from top of page menu for a manual. A local Radio Shack will have the required plastic alignment tool.

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Topic - New or used low profile tuner - radiomanjh 04:58:13 01/29/07 (15)

Akai AT-V04 excellent sounding in stock form.... - millen 09:26:58 02/02/07 (1)

Re: Akai AT-V04 excellent sounding in stock form.... - prasad1964 04:25:55 11/08/07 (0)

Nikko Gamma V - energyandair 07:25:03 01/31/07 (0)

I sure like my Creek t-43 nt - geoff 07:09:39 01/31/07 (0)

Re: New or used low profile tuner - notalent 06:02:55 01/30/07 (0)

Re: New or used low profile tuner - Fishboat 14:06:42 01/29/07 (0)

Re: New or used low profile tuner - Marantzguy 12:02:10 01/29/07 (1)

Re: New or used low profile tuner - must 17:37:12 01/29/07 (0)

Charlie - lipmanl 11:19:24 01/29/07 (5)

some say it's near state of the art, if Jim B aligns it... - docw 12:57:48 01/29/07 (4)

Hmmm... who's Jim B and how do I contact him? (nt) - lipmanl 10:40:41 01/30/07 (3)

James Bongiorno, of Dynaco 400, SAE, GAS and Sumo fame! - docw 12:02:32 01/30/07 (2)

Thanks! I had no idea--I've got a Dyna 400! (nt) - lipmanl 13:42:47 01/30/07 (1)

and I wish I had a Charlie the Tuna - docw 20:48:44 01/30/07 (0)

Re: New or used low profile tuner - Ron Oehlert 07:09:06 01/29/07 (0)

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