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In Reply to: RE: Possible sleeper tuner found! B&K TS108! posted by Crazy Dave on July 30, 2012 at 09:52:09
But it was my understanding, heard through the audio grapevine, that Fanfare and B&K share (or shared) manufacturing facilities. It would only make sense that if B&K wanted to issue a tuner in their name, that they look no further than their neighbor Marv Southcott, to produce one.
Assuming that's true, you likely have a Fanfare FM tuner in B&K clothing.
Like you, I don't need another tuner. But for $20, and knowing of the connection to Fanfare, I wouldn't have passed it up either. Since I already own a couple of Yamaha T-80 's, I'll be looking forward to your comparisons.
Congratulations. Enjoy it.
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It is more than likely a Fanfare. I actually like the T-80 quite a bit, but I suspect the B&K will be better. There is only one way to find out! Thanks!
Dave
The Fanfare should sound more refined than the T-80. The Fanfare is reported to be a liottle light in bass response. If you want Yamaha matching components anf that is cool plus a good sounding high performance Yamaha tuner, sell the Fanfare & buy a Yamaha T-85.
The T-80 does look good with my Yamaha C-2x but they don't really match and nothing else matches in my system, so I won't worry about it. Actually, the B&K is a better looking piece and looks good with the C-2x. I'll go for sound. I think the Fanfare/B&K has the edge but I plan to do some serious listening over the weekend to make my final decision. My rack is too crowded, because I am also comparing my NAD CD player with a Marantz DV6600 universal player. The NAD is going to become a backup player. The thrift stores have been good to me!
Dave
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