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I'm looking for an SAE MK VI tuner, I assume this is a rare bird to find.
Had one years ago, sorry I sold it. Would appreciate any recommendations
of which sites to check.
Thanks!
John
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It's such a beautiful piece of kit.
I have the matching MK 1B preamp, in black / rack version, and now that it's been recapped it sounds fabulous.
Never could find an SAE power amp from the same period here in Belgium, tho... maybe one day... planning to use it with a same period BGW 250B that's waiting for a recap.
I don't even listen to the radio but if I would find that tuner I would buy it just for the beauty and great engineering...
Good luck finding one. Ihad one for a short time for audition and loved it. It and the matching pre and power amp was a system that had the quality of McIntosh and a feel that even McIntosh could not come near. I think the 3 pieces were on balance as close to perfect as it ever got. The only other units that came close in feel were those very rare Mattes.
Don Brian Levy, J.D.
Toronto ON Canada
Good luck. I would think Audiogon and Ebay would be the most likely sites. Maybe post a "want to buy" ad here or on AG.
I had one "new" in the early 70's. Really loved it and like you, sorry I sold it. I got lucky when a tech/friend of mine offered me his VI out of his collection, wood case and all. He made sure everything was correct when I got it and it has worked flawlessly for me for years now.
I have a small collection of tuners and it holds its' own with my 10b and 20/20b's.
Does it matter to you if it's a VI or VIb? Do you have a budget?
Mine was new also. I worked for a dealer as a tech/salesman at the time and got one of the first production run units, on accommodation no less. Used to drive Morris crazy constantly calling him as to when they were going to release it.
It was a really good for DX'ing, ran stacked FM-4G's w/ a TR-44 rotor.
You sure did luck out getting another.
Anyhow, would prefer a VI. Budget? Not really sure....
Thx,
John
btw, I personally like the VI more than the VIb. I like the levers as opposed to the pushbuttons.
That's exactly what I remember, lets not be a tease. ;))
What condition is the CRT in? Is it possible to find a replacement if needed?
Thanks for sharing,
John
Tease? Oh no, not me. :-) Just want you to stay hungry.
My CRT is in great shape, no burn marks and still bright. I like being able to adjust the brightness from the front panel. I run it somewhat dim so it will last longer.
I'm not sure what scope they use in it or how hard it would be to find one.
I hope you can find a VI. Post back here if you do.
Recently there was a Mark VI on Ebay and also a CRT only.....
CRT
Sorry I missed the one on ebay, any idea how much it sold for?
Thanks for posting the link about the tube. If I owned the tuner I would purchase it.
Thanks,
John
1st it was sold for $400, then was re-listed and retracted:
Thanks for posting, I sent an email to the seller to find out if its still available. The unit is located in Arizona.
John
this guy can help you as well...
If a thing's worth doing, it's worth doing well
(Proverb)
Thanks for everyone's help. Interesting SAE sites.
The ebay seller responded and said he decided to keep the tuner for now.
I'll keep looking....
John
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