Re: FT 101a upgrade

Posted by timothywas1@comcast.net (A) on January 31, 2006 at 10:12:55

In Reply to: FT 101a upgrade posted by 2channelman on January 27, 2006 at 17:05:11:

Hello 2channelman Ive also purchased the Magnum Dynalab 102 triode tuner with remote and gold faceplate [serial #10-06521] wired internally with Kimber Kable.Respecting all previous posts and opinions, when I purchased mine from audio consultants in Libertyville Illinois I was mainly looking at transparent cables as I was in the process of purchasing Plinius sa 102s [2] at quintessence audio in Morton Grove for my home theatre. Anyhow upon entering a room consisting of Eggleston Andras with Mark Levinson 435 amplifiers and I believe a 390s preamp.The source I noticed was a full stack of DCS gear,^30,000 yes and I had one of those audiophile 'WOWS" UPON HEARING THE SALESMAN TELL ME THAT THE GLORIOUS SOUND I WAS HEARING WAS THE M.D. 102 TUNER!!!Anyhow I hadn't then considered or entertained the thought of incorporating a tuner into my system-needless to say that's changed and its performed flawlessly but Ive now sent mine off for the new upgrade and Ill post my findings when its returned. I believe that its a sound investment as supposedly Ill be getting rid of the inherent "clicking" along with [20] presets and now having memory so I wont lose settings in case of power failures, money well spent imho.At the time I purchased mine the salesman claimed the 102 was at the point of diminishing returns as this model offers most of what theyre range gives you.It also looks very aesthetically attractive in my Lovan racks two channel side flanking my Pioneer 730HDMI in my home theatre setting. Anyhow 2channelman if you enjoy your FT101 don't worry what the naysayers say I actually demoed the M.D.90 until my 102 arrived and could have lived quite well with that model.One last thought Larry Z. actually remembered talking to me on the phone about his tuners and my system and that kind of customer CARE/service theres something to be said for; as most companies remember most customers the way I remember yesterdays trash!!!So-' a sincere company with integrity supporting a great product= win-win situation; who cares about best when you get "peace of mind". Regards sincerely Tim W...

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Topic - FT 101a upgrade - 2channelman 17:05:11 01/27/06 (26)

Get a Fanfare ;-) - meisterkleef 11:24:48 02/23/06 (0)

Re: FT 101a upgrade - Ivan303 20:41:45 02/22/06 (0)

Re: FT 101a upgrade - blunt answer...yes. + rant - beken 16:13:53 02/2/06 (4)

question about your FT-11 - Bersani 16:23:17 02/3/06 (0)

Actually . . . - sgmlaw 17:29:12 02/2/06 (2)

New FT 11? FT 11 was discontinued a few years ago - 2channelman 00:00:57 02/3/06 (1)

Yes, that's not news. - sgmlaw 03:23:22 02/3/06 (0)

Re: FT 101a upgrade - timothywas1@comcast.net 01/31/0610:12:55 01/31/06 (0)

I think we scared him away. - sgmlaw 09:09:54 01/31/06 (1)

Re: I think we scared him away. - 2channelman 19:50:50 01/31/06 (0)

Sounding like a broken record......... - Jimmy 21:18:01 01/29/06 (0)

Go to Something Higher in the magnum range. - dudeupsh@vaxxine.ca 18:14:44 01/29/06 (0)

A far better return for your money would - warnerwh 18:35:26 01/28/06 (13)

Re: A far better return for your money would - 2 channel man 19:16:31 01/28/06 (12)

Re: A far better return for your money would - Ping 21:15:50 01/30/06 (0)

Actually I've got the same amount of money into my Kenwood - warnerwh 22:14:59 01/29/06 (0)

George still owns this tuner but rarely uses it - warnerwh 16:44:43 01/29/06 (1)

The sound difference between stock and - warnerwh 16:46:54 01/29/06 (0)

I'll be more polite about it. - sgmlaw 09:33:26 01/29/06 (2)

Is it just me or is $ 300 not that much $$ I wouln't find a mint 10b for that coin (nt) - 2 channel man 13:43:22 01/29/06 (1)

Re: Is it just me or is $ 300 not that much $$ I wouln't find a mint 10b for that coin (nt) - sgmlaw 05:31:19 01/30/06 (0)

Whoa! - WHOA ! 06:00:24 01/29/06 (4)

Re: Whoa! - 2 channel man 14:12:44 01/29/06 (0)

If I may chime in here...I agree that his response was - audiogatorjim 08:10:22 01/29/06 (2)

I asked if anyone had sent back their DYNALAB and what they thought of it that's all (nt) - 2 channel man 13:49:05 01/29/06 (0)

I asked if antone had sent back their DYNALAB and what they thought of it that's all (nt) - 2 channel man 13:48:04 01/29/06 (0)

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