FM/AM versus Analog versus Digital


Where exactly does an FM/AM tuner rank in terms of sound quality as compared to analog or digital? I would think that it isn't as good as analog, but better than digital?
matchstikman

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All of the above answers are very accurate. I have a very old Fisher AM/FM tuner that has been recently refurbished and I do enjoy listening to it. While I really do like the sound coming from it, I do know the limitations. Still, it is fun to listen to.

There are other sources of music that I do enjoy, especially when it is commercial-free. I often set my Dishnet Satallite on the CDs and the variety of music is quite pleasing, especially The Blues. Also, sometimes PBS will broadcast something worth listening to and I pull this in using my High Definition Receiver and I have an excellant DAC and the sound is really good.
Kenwood, and even more so...Fisher made some really fantastic tuners. There are some people who refurbish these old tuners and they are a real treat to listen to and they make for quite the conversation piece.