Tuners & Radios

AM/FM tuners & radios are the main focus of articles in this category. I’m a radio nerd, so expect to see some kooky stuff in this category.

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Ten-Tec 1253 Regenerative Shortwave Receiver Build

I’ve just finished building a Ten-Tec 1253 Regenerative Shortwave Receiver kit and wanted to share some of the build process. The Ten-Tec 1253 is a gorgeous little regenerative shortwave receiver, that is sensitive and fun to build and use. These radio kits were available here in Australia for $135, though as of 2018, they are […]

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Sansui TU-717 AM/FM Stereo Tuner Service & Alignment

I have just finished servicing and aligning this beautiful Sansui TU-717 AM/FM stereo tuner.  My customer Tim recently gave me the task of restoring his lovely Sansui AU-717 – you can details of this restoration here. Tim’s matching Sansui TU-717 tuner was in its original box, complete with unused original accessories, although the tuner itself

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Marantz 125 AM/FM Tuner Alignment & Upgrade

I recently treated my Marantz 125 AM/FM Stereo Tuner to a careful alignment and upgrade. After modification and alignment, I compared my Marantz 125 to a Sansui TU-717 and several modern digital tuners, including the gorgeous Kenwood L-1000T. The stunning Marantz beat everything, leading me to the conclusion that it is one of the best

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Kenwood L-1000 Series – Exceptional Audio Components

I was recently asked by a customer to service and repair two of his gorgeous Kenwood L-1000 series components. In the lab this time were an L-1000T tuner and matching L-1000D compact disc player. All I can is wow! This gear is seriously well put-together and just beautifully engineered. In what was a great result,

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