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In Reply to: RE: How many of you are still using tuners regularly posted by airtime on January 11, 2017 at 07:40:42
I'm a tuner dinosaur listening to KBAQ (classical) as I answer this on a Scott 310E. On average listen to it 8 hours a day or so. Basically I got into this working, KBAQ always on. KBAQ will play something that I like, that sounds very, very good with this combination of equipment, and it just stops me in my tracks.
I have probably updated, tweaked and listened to a dozen tuners before settling on this one. I'm sure a lot has to do with personal taste, system synergy etc. At times I like it better than the CD players I have (Electrompaniet currently), depends a lot on what KBAQ is playing. Yes, vinyl sounds better, but that's a lot of record changes.
Streaming, I have a linux music server, have tried a few DAC's, and so far none that I like at all. I haven't heard a Marantz streamer, and I have been reading the digital forum believing that I am missing something, so I have a PS Audio Nuwave on its way. Will update this post in a few days after I try it.
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I just compared PS Audio Nuwave DAC, same station KBAQ to Scott 310E tuner. It is better than the other DAC's I've tried but not close at all to the sound of the tuner. The one area it does beat the tuner is noise floor. I haven't given up, will try other stations, maybe it is their streaming rate. If anyone has a recommended station, please let me know.
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