The tuning eye is actually for center tuning of the stereo signal and is located at the middle of the front panel. One of the real nifty things about the MD 106T is the magic "tuning eye". It is such a pleasing combination of vintage and modern looks. This tuner is absolutely gorgeous to look at and even more gorgeous to listen to. Let's take a look at this new, modern "classic" tuner. The tuner that I've reviewed here, the Magnum Dynalab MD 106T tube output tuner is in the same vaunted class as these vintage tuners and actually surpasses them in most areas. Frank has listened to stations on both sides of the border. I have been told by Frank Gow ofĪudio Classics (a vintage and used audio store) that the stations that we have here in Canada are much better in fidelity than the ones in the USA. At least this is the case in Toronto, Canada where I live. Listening to virtually any station, including even some of the pop and rock stations, is pure joy. The sound is warm, sweet, articulate, seductive, with a soundstage, particularly in the 10B, that is to die for. But man, these vintage tube tuners are exceptional. It takes a real master to align the highly esteemed Marantz 10B tube tuner. This is especially the case with the Marantz 10B which is considered a "mother to align". One of the drawbacks of these classic tube tuners is that very few excellent technicians are around anymore to service them and align their front ends for optimum sound. Owning these classic tuners was a real joy for me and they have brought me great pleasure. These are classic tube tuners from theġ960's and 1970's and are considered some of the best, if not the best, tuners ever manufactured. I have owned some excellent tuners in the last several years, namely McIntosh MR-71 and the Marantz 10B tube tuners. And all of this for free! Even in this modern world where more and more stations are using more processing equipment, listening to FM is still highly enjoyable if you are using an excellent tuner. There is such a wealth of music that I would not normally be exposed to by simply moving the dial on a good FM tuner. Listening to FM is delightful, because I can enjoy music that I don't have to go out and purchase, or even research. In Canada at least, the stations on the FM band are generally very good sounding if you are using a very good quality tuner. After a long day, it's nice to come home and relax and rejuvenate by listening to music that you don't have to choose, set up or think about. I love relaxing and listening to music through FM broadcasting.
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