brb@philabs.UUCP (Brian Bertan) (01/05/84)
About two months ago I asked for some advice on tuners. The
suggestions I received were excellent (NAD 4150, Pioneer F-90, SONY).
Unfortunately, I cannot find these tuners in the New York City - Long Island
area.
I have seen the JVC T-X55 tuner for ~ $220. It appears to be a
worthy unit, but I have been dissapointed by a JVC tapedeck and
turntable which I purchased 2 years ago. Any comment?
The Carver TX-11 is available for $475 (maybe less with haggling).
This is about twice what I'd like to spend, but I just might splurge if
it is really worth it. I'm really trying to save my money to buy a
Beta or VHS Hi-Fi. Let me know your opinions on the TX-11.
I presently own a NAD 1020A Pre-Amp, a Carver M-400t power amp,
and a pair of AR 9LS speakers (the speakers were purchased while I was
a Teledyne employee at a bargain price ).
When I finally buy a tuner I will share my thoughts with anyone
interested.
Thanks,
Brian Bertan
{decvax | allegra | seismo | cmc 12}!philabs!brb
References: <2993@hp-pcd.UUCP>, <750@drufl.UUCP>fish@ihu1g.UUCP (Bob Fishell) (01/07/84)
I have a Yamaha T-760 (matches the A-760 80w/ch integrated amp) that I am pleased with. You should be able to obtain this for the kind of money you're talking. The T-760 is an all-digital rig featuring 10 presets (5 FM; 5 AM), electronic tuning (no big knob), 300/75 Ohm antenna inputs, auto local/dx switching (good if you live in the city), and a unique recording reference tone you can use to set your record levels prior to a little off-the-air taping. The only problem I've had with the unit is that the tuning servo is slightly under-damped, so it tends to hunt back and forth on very weak stations. I have also had trouble with JVC equipment. Bought a tape deck from them; right channel croaked after about 2 hrs. use. I took it back, and the replacement they gave me made squeaky noises from the transport mechanism. Took that one back, and wound up with a Harmon-Kardon rig, a much better choice. Since you live in the NYC area, you'd probably want a good tuner. As for me, I'd just as soon have a transistor radio with a 2" speaker. Radio in the Chicago area is *STINKO* -- unless you like talk,talk,talk--- That's how the city got its name: the WINDY city.
rmd@hpcnoa.UUCP (01/12/84)
#R:philabs:-2739600:hpcnoa:30200012:000:206 hpcnoa!rmd Jan 8 20:51:00 1984 No comments on tuners, but I too had a bad experience with a JVC tape deck. After 4 or 5 months all the highs went, never to return. The local 'authorized' service shop can't fix it. Rick Dow hpfcla!rmd
craig@hp-pcd.UUCP (01/20/84)
#R:philabs:-2739600:hp-kirk:5300017:000:505 hp-kirk!craig Jan 9 08:14:00 1984 I have a Carver TX-11 tuner and love it. Its user interface is great, I can use it easier (faster) than a knob driven tuner. The wiz bang electronics actually make a difference (for the better) in reception. It has the look and feel of a quality unit (ho hum pc board though). Drawbacks: It doesn't remove the need for an good antenia (I move the dipole around for better reception). Just try and remember what stations the 16 presets are for (yes indeed, I have them all programed). I'd buy it again.