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Default Replacement for Sony 5000F FM Stereo Tuner?


"Soundhaspriority" wrote in message
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"George M. Middius" wrote in message
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Tired of audio? Had enough reality? It's time for a snotstorm!

Best tuner around:
For FM it's a good buy although hardly "The Best".
Based on what relevant facts?


etc., etc.

As anyone can see, it's no longer important to help the OP find a tuner.
Now
the only thing that matters to Bratzi and the Kroo is seeing which of
them
can emit a bigger snotstream.

I'd love to stick around and see how this thrilling contest of
'borgishness
turns out, but I'd rather get on with my rusty-spoon appendectomy. That
ordeal, at least, is a one-time event.

George, this time, putting aside all personal considerations, Arny is
right. I'd buy that box if I had the need. The thing is, FM reception is
so flawed, some people, notably JA, don't even consider it a high fidelity
medium. I find I disagree with Arny on all things epicurean, but this is
not an epicurean question.

Bob Morein
(310) 237-6511


But the main advantage it has is better DX sensitivity due to greater
quieting and better seperation at low signal levels. That doesn't mean it
SOUNDS better on good source material, which is still the criteria I use for
tuners, as for other audio gear. There are a lot of tuners out there with
decent specs that sound like crap. I don't know this tuner...never heard
one...and it may be very good...or it may not be. But arguing one way or
t'other based on specs will not get anybody anywhere. Has anybody heard the
thing on a real quality FM signal?