Kler,
Most of the MD models already have preset functions with an optional Remote Control and circuit board. I have just bought a MD90 with balance connection and it beats my Quad FM4 hands down. I am very interested with the ST-2 attenna too but don't know if it can really improve the receiption in my place. Have u compare the public attenna and St-2 in your place?

Hi Kler, can you tell me what antenna you use ?

Ultramanzero,

The public antenna reception in my home is horrible, noiser & flat, that's why I bought ST-2 (costly, but, it's fine that I didn't change antenna offen, so do the Tuner). I have to place the ST-2 need window for best reception.

There are few models (low-end) from Magnum Dynalab has preset & memory, the Hi-end model doesn't. The latest one (cheapest in MD ever, marketing decision!!!) were actually an OEM from Parasound !!! In Magnum Dynalab radio, I only love the sound of MD108 but not it's operaton.
Most vintage or antique tuners just too old for today's standard, collector or display items for great & good old memories only. Thanks.

Just ordered an old tube radio abroad but not yet received! No stereo but has 3D sound. Dont know how it will sound!

Nordmende Othello 1957

新丁仔，
想問terk天線好嗎，因想增強接收力。
http://www.terk.com/images/items/Tower.jpg

Kler,
Not sure if you aware of the optional "Analog Remote Control" by MD which is also applied to model 108.
With this optional remote you can have 5 preset channels. The preset method is a bit difference from usual; an infra red controled motor is connected to the tuning knob inside the tuner, so when u press the preset channels on the remote the tuning knob will turn by itself (motor) to a specific position (channel) which of course is presetted by the users.

The photos above is the current cheapest model from MD, the DT-5. Kler, are u refer to this one as the Parasound OEM?

How about tuner from Naim Audio like NAT01, 03 and the 05... Please comment, thanks !

Yes, you can check out the Parasound Halo Series. It's O.K. product but not an outstanding.

Actually, OEM is very common in market, like Primare is actually from the NAD S400...... .

any shop to align tuners? I've just got a mcintosh that need some restoration

Hi Kler, how much is your ST-2 antenna n where to get it ? Thanks.

stephen兄,
天線如果是用有牌子的(日本,美國,德國等等)其差別不會很大,我以前用德國貨,現用日本仔,分別不大的,所以只要自己喜歡的就"去馬".

反而安裝位置先係最緊要,無論如何均一定要將天線安裝係窗門或窗外,及選用HISAGO 75ohm OFC coaxial cable線,雖然貴一點但效果好,用此線一定要留意中心的單支銅是有一層透明而且很薄的絕緣體(只有最貴的OFC至有此層),接駁時要留意一下便可.

Agree with Kler.

I have A-B-C comparison with my Magnum Dynalab MD-100, NAD S400 and Sony AV receiver.

Public antenna give simlar result but a good indoor antenna make them sound different.

新丁仔兄,
I bought ortofon 7N 75 ohm cable marked High Fidelity Anntenna Cable BS CS at DCH. It has you mentioned feature when I DIY.
I am now using to connect my tunner and TV from socket.
But now, out of stock.

why,
請問ortofon當時價錢是多少呀?
同時請問您是用什麼型號tuner?可否分享一下使用心得.

FM 廣播越大聲的電台代表壓縮比率越高，所以最靚聲的第四台係最細聲既。如果想聽晒正常既動態，用部DBX Dynamic expander 還原壓縮了的訊號，你會發覺好聽好多，就算係平Tuner 都有極大改善。

Anyone know why Mcintosh tuners has a "MULTIPATH" light? what does it mean? it just emit blue light?

仲有一個影響聲音好大既因素，香港廣播要set去50 usec
曲線調解，如果用了美國75 usec 曲線調解聲音會濛左。

how to set if without a switch?

Some high end tuner such as Yamaha T-2 can be changed some caps (table in manual)in audio circuit to do that.
Many US tuner set to 75 usec to suit their local station but we can do nothing.