Chris Robinson Posted March 18, 2002 Share Posted March 18, 2002 Hey guys, am looking to bundle a tuner with the Eico HF-81 that I just picked up. Based on Mobile's input, I am considering an Eico HF-90 that's available, but I also see a few other vintage tube tuners and was wondering if anybody can comment on these (whether they are good or not). The Fisher: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1338891006 An Eico 90A: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1338920861 The Eico 90: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1338913852 There's a VERY retro-looking Scott too: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1339118369 Any and all comments are welcomed! ------------------ If you don't like what is coming out, you wouldn't like what is going in." -PWK- --------------------- TWO-CHANNEL SYSTEM AES AE-25 "Superamp" AES AE-3 Pre-amp New Tube 4000 CD Player 1976 Klipschorns (ALK'ed) HOME THEATER Klipsch 1968 ALK Cornwall "II"s (LF/RF) ALK Belle Klipsch (Center) Klipsch Heresy (RR/LR) Klipsch KSW-12 sub Sonic Frontiers Anthem AMP1 (driving Cornwalls) Sonic Frontiers Anthem AMP1 (driving Heresy's) Denon AVR-4800 Toshiba SD-3109 DVD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShapeShifter Posted March 18, 2002 Share Posted March 18, 2002 I use a HF-90 tuner with my HF-81 and it's very good for a monaural Tuner. There is a Multiplex Adapter for stereo use, but I've never seen one or know what they go for. I also have a Fisher 800-B Multiplex receiver and do like the FM tuner in this unit. It has selections for MPX Filter, MPX Stereo and regular FM with Local and Distance antenna terminals. The Fisher has an excellent tuner section which provides really wonderful FM music with no drifting or hiss. Will come down to whether you prefer a unit that will provide true FM Stereo playback vs. the monaural FM of the HF-90 sans MPX adapter. ------------------ "KLIPSCH IS MUSIC"f> This message has been edited by ShapeShifter on 03-18-2002 at 04:33 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCturboT Posted March 18, 2002 Share Posted March 18, 2002 Chris, Don't know if your interested or not but I'm thinking of selling that Scott Stereomaster 350C tube tuner that I received with my tube amp.Its a FM only tuner and is really in excellent condition.From what the former owner stated it worked fine when last played.You can view it on www.hhscott.com .Let me know what you think. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Robinson Posted March 19, 2002 Author Share Posted March 19, 2002 Jeff, thanks for the offer. Just picked up the Eico 90 for $89 from someone in the Berkshires. I'll give it a listen, but may be interested in yours. Would be nice to have a stereo tuner. The 90 is for my brother (to go with the 81). Thanks. ------------------ If you don't like what is coming out, you wouldn't like what is going in." -PWK- --------------------- TWO-CHANNEL SYSTEM AES AE-25 "Superamp" AES AE-3 Pre-amp New Tube 4000 CD Player 1976 Klipschorns (ALK'ed) HOME THEATER Klipsch 1968 ALK Cornwall "II"s (LF/RF) ALK Belle Klipsch (Center) Klipsch Heresy (RR/LR) Klipsch KSW-12 sub Sonic Frontiers Anthem AMP1 (driving Cornwalls) Sonic Frontiers Anthem AMP1 (driving Heresy's) Denon AVR-4800 Toshiba SD-3109 DVD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Jeff You have mail !! Chris Robinson How is the HF-81 doing ? I seen that you had a slight problem with the channels not putting out properly or something(at least I thought it was you). Mine has a similar problem it seems to only put out to both channel in mono but with the selector in normal mode. In the AMP 1 test mode it puts out to both speakers and sounds the same as nomal or reverse, in amp 2 nothing. But it doesn't suprise me the way its wired. Is yours relatively stock looking under the chassis ?? If so is it posible that you could do me a favor and take a close up picture of the under chassis wiring of yours ? I sure would appreciate it. Its all I need to fix the wiring and make it work right. Its sounds fairly good in the screwy shape that's its in and I bet it would really sing in good electrical shape. Craig ------------------ HH Scott Tube FM Tuner LT-110B HH Scott Tube Amp 222C HH Scott Turn Table P-87 Sony DE-975 AV Receiver Sony NS-900P DVD Sony CD 5 DISC C315 Syenrgy SF-2 mains KSC-C1 Center Channel KSW-15 Sub SS-1 Surrounds Promedia 5.1 for the PC This message has been edited by NOS440 on 03-19-2002 at 11:32 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Robinson Posted March 19, 2002 Author Share Posted March 19, 2002 Craig, I actually already took those photos and would be happy to email it to you. It will be a pretty big file (600K) so if you could shoot me an email at home (robinsonc@attbi.com) I'll reply with the photo. Turned out the problem was just an intermittent ground on the "-" end of one of the speaker terminals. When I got it working, it sounded wonderful. Have it taken apart now for sanding, painting and polishing I love this stuff!!! Just scored a pair of Polk RT-5's like Mobile's got on his website for $97 on Ebay. They look very clean and will go very nicely with the Eico. I think my brother will be very happy when Santa arrives early ------------------ If you don't like what is coming out, you wouldn't like what is going in." -PWK- --------------------- TWO-CHANNEL SYSTEM AES AE-25 "Superamp" AES AE-3 Pre-amp New Tube 4000 CD Player 1976 Klipschorns (ALK'ed) HOME THEATER Klipsch 1968 ALK Cornwall "II"s (LF/RF) ALK Belle Klipsch (Center) Klipsch Heresy (RR/LR) Klipsch KSW-12 sub Sonic Frontiers Anthem AMP1 (driving Cornwalls) Sonic Frontiers Anthem AMP1 (driving Heresy's) Denon AVR-4800 Toshiba SD-3109 DVD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Do they have a Assembly Operator manaul for the Eico HF-81? Like Tannenbaum or somebody? They have them for some Eico units. I know they have one for the HF-12. THANX! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Mike, Yea Tannenbaum has them and I have the Sams for it. But a good photo of a properly put together one helps even more. ------------------ HH Scott Tube FM Tuner LT-110B HH Scott Tube Amp 222C HH Scott Turn Table P-87 Sony DE-975 AV Receiver Sony NS-900P DVD Sony CD 5 DISC C315 Syenrgy SF-2 mains KSC-C1 Center Channel KSW-15 Sub SS-1 Surrounds Promedia 5.1 for the PC This message has been edited by NOS440 on 03-19-2002 at 05:06 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Yeah, that is true. THANX! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCturboT Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 NOS440, If you sent me an e-mail either I didn't receive it or (most possible)I erased it thinking it was junk mail.Let me know if you are interseted in that Scott 350C. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted March 20, 2002 Share Posted March 20, 2002 Yea that was what the mail was saying. I already have a LT-110B which is the kit version of that tuner. I was wondering what you wanted for it and also if you have hooked it up to see if it works good ?? I'm not in needing it in a big way but like the game show if "The price is right" LOL !!!! Let me know ------------------ HH Scott Tube FM Tuner LT-110B HH Scott Tube Amp 222C HH Scott Turn Table P-87 Sony DE-975 AV Receiver Sony NS-900P DVD Sony CD 5 DISC C315 Syenrgy SF-2 mains KSC-C1 Center Channel KSW-15 Sub SS-1 Surrounds Promedia 5.1 for the PC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCturboT Posted March 20, 2002 Share Posted March 20, 2002 Chris & NOS, Well,with the day off and really nothing to do because of the snow (I know-first day of Spring with 8+ inches of snow due)I figured I'd fire up the Scott Tube tuner 350C. Checked everthing over once and plugged it in-all lights working,hooked up my RCA jacks and Parsec FM antenna but no sound so I decided to look over the operating manual.It has level controls on the back of the tuner to match the amplifier input and these were both turned down.Turned them both up and HEY, whatdaya know FM sound! Left it on for a couple hours to test it out.No problems what-so-ever.What really suprised me was how strong it was for pulling in weak stations as I have one of the best SS tuner around (Yamaha T85). I'm gonna try it out for a couple more days before I do anything as it looks like these Scott tuners are in high demand on E-bay judging from the prices they fetch. When I decide what I gonna do I'll let you guys on the forum know first. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Robinson Posted March 20, 2002 Author Share Posted March 20, 2002 Jeff, put me on your list of people to "ping" when you get around to selling it. Would like a nice stereo FM tuner for the living room. Fun watching it snow! Still can't believe there are people in this state (er, excuse me, Commonwealth) who insist on going 15 mph on a clear, plowed road for 10 miles of double-striped road (Rt 117). Argh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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