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Posted on August 21, 2016 at 07:25:23
vahe
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Location: Houston, Texas
Joined: September 11, 2005
 Well, time has come to get rid of my McIntosh Tuner, its is one of their simpler slimline models, MR500, not their finest but good enough for our local Houston area FM reception
Last month our only classical radio station was sold and since I only listen to classical on FM there is no point in keeping the Mac.
Houston is the fourth largest city in US and this particular FM station belonged to University of Houston, non profit I suppose, but they could not resist.

Vahe

 

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RE: Selling my tuner, posted on August 21, 2016 at 09:18:12
fredtr
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Posts: 1987
Location: Phoenix
Joined: January 4, 2005
 I'm sorry to hear that. I listen to KBAQ in Phoenix. If they ever sold, I think I would chain myself to their transmitter. Not that it would do any good.

 

RE: Selling my tuner, posted on August 21, 2016 at 13:12:50
stellavox
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Posts: 413
Joined: June 23, 2004
 And think of all the 10B's that will be worthless in ten years.

Charles

 

LOL....they're not worth all that much now...except to look at (nt), posted on August 21, 2016 at 18:56:41
Steve O
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Location: SE MI
Joined: September 6, 2001

 

Don't give up hope, posted on August 21, 2016 at 22:25:21
jedrider
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Posts: 15167
Location: No. California
Joined: December 26, 2003
 My tuner didn't get much use for almost 10 years after I moved. I was in a bad reception spot, wasn't ready with the roof antenna, and the classical station was fairly mediocre.

Finally got the roof antenna ready, the stations probably upgraded their equipment too and our classical station seems much better than before. My only problem now is that I didn't string enough coaxial cable to reach the spots where I would like to place the tuner, but that can be remedied.

Yeah, the equipment can sit around a long time unused. Better sell it then or just put it in storage.

 

Precisely why..., posted on August 24, 2016 at 17:40:08
Todd A.
 ...I haven't had my KT-8300 upgraded. It's a wonderful tuner, and I'm sure it's worth the cost of having it updated, but it's not of much use if there's no signal to be had.

 

RE: Selling my tuner, posted on August 26, 2016 at 06:55:26
jygesq
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Posts: 456
Location: connecticut
Joined: January 17, 2006
 yes quality Classical FM stations are dropping like flies. I own a Yamaha tx-950 which I bought on ebay used for $100. It was mint, with original box and manual. Hopefully the 3 remaining classical stations in my area Hartford,CT will continue classical music. One of local NPR stations gave up on it. The other in Amherst ,Ma still does classical and reminds people on fund drives. If they no longer carry classical,it will be a loss. But the price of hardware of $100 for all these years in not a biggy

 

RE: Selling my tuner, posted on August 28, 2016 at 10:13:28
onemug
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Posts: 1276
Location: So. California
Joined: April 19, 2003
 and think of all the 10b's that will be worth more in 10 yrs.

 

RE: Selling my tuner, posted on August 28, 2016 at 11:44:54
airtime
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Posts: 11287
Location: Arizona
Joined: February 4, 2003
 I was just passing by this forum but after reading your post I truly felt your pain.

When I lived in NJ (now in AZ) one by one the classical stations were gone or just went to total crap. Even the NYC stations were powering down or being over shadowed by "other" stations. It didn't help that I lived near three major military air and army bases.

Sold some pretty high end tuners.

Look into internet audio streaming. I listen to Classical FM100 out of London. I use a Marantz NA7004 and it has an excellent DAC and looks nice.

Yes I miss my tuners!

best of luck
charles

 

RE: Selling my tuner, posted on August 28, 2016 at 12:35:17
standingstones
Audiophile

Posts: 218
Location: Pennsylvania
Joined: February 14, 2005
 I'm in the same boat. I have a McIntosh MR85 I'm about to list for sale. The one classical station went over to all news. A couple of stations I like are just out of range. To think I really loved listening to an analog tuner at one time.

 

RE: Selling my tuner, posted on September 3, 2016 at 15:15:41
Lee of Omaha
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Posts: 1800
Location: Omaha NE
Joined: September 8, 2006
 I went to high school with Sterling Biaff (if he's still with KBAQ). Born and raised in PHX, I listened to KHEP 101.5 ("everyday, the classics in stereo and quad"). They sold and it immediately became another country station, after the new owners swore they would keep it classical.

 

RE: Selling my tuner, posted on September 3, 2016 at 17:15:02
fredtr
Audiophile

Posts: 1987
Location: Phoenix
Joined: January 4, 2005
 Very cool. I believe Sterling had some health problems, but he is back on the air. I am a major KBAQ fan, have listened to it streaming and prefer air waves.

I'm beginning to think Phoenix and I am the exception to what is happening with FM stations and tuners. For those that don't know, KBAQ is classical, public radio and excellent programming and sound quality.

Thank-you for responding, I looked at your site, very nice. We have a similar place here in Phoenix, http://www.audiovideochoices.com/blog/. They started used/vintage, have only been there a few times. Stopped in last week and they had become a Tannoy dealer. Nice to see there are similar stores other places.

 

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