I have an Amber Model 7, a Kenwood KT-917, and a Sony XDR-F1HD. Each of these tuners have been with me for years and all have problems. I can't (or don't want to) fix them because of shaky hands, poor eyesight, and no electronics training or skill.
The Amber is in pieces as of this morning. It has a pair of switches for up or down station selection. For some reason, these have stopped responding. In my effort to "have a look" I removed the faceplate. This provided a cascade of mechanical parts to drop out on my counter. For a technician, I'm sure this is par for the course. For me it prompts a radical change of course. The tuner works very well and sounds remarkably good if you can tune a station. All of the parts will be included and you can have it for the cost of getting it to you. The cosmetics are very good and the unit might be quite a find for a collector.
Next up is the Kenwood. Tuner works perfectly and appearance is at least 7-8. The dial lights are out. The variable outputs are disabled and there is a broken RCA jack on the back panel which will require replacement. I'd like to net $150 for this one.
The Sony is not working and I cannot say why. I realize these tuners are a cult piece and sell for too much used. Therefore, I reckon the guy who fixes it is in for a big payday if he gives me $50 and pays shipping, etc. This piece looks like new and comes with manual, remote and original box.
I have taken to using my old iMac to stream radio. All 3 tuners have been sitting for some time. Now I am house cleaning and they must go.
