Re: differences in tuners


Hi,

I've owned an entry-level Marantz ST-46 tuner for 14-15 years. It still works fine, but I wonder just how much more performance can be had from a better tuner. I almost never listen to commercial radio any more but listen to the local public jazz and classical stations a fair amount. Is there a big difference in tuners? Thanks,

TLH
tlh28

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Tuners make a difference as do the quality of the antenna and their placement. I use to own a lot of highly regarded tuners but sold them off and went with a standalone wireless internet radio with high resolution streaming capability i.e. Squeezebox Touch. I can get all my local favorite stations and I now have access to stations and programs from all over the world.

It also depends on how you use your tuner, if you use it like your CD or Turntable for critical listening, and you have access to well broad casted local content, and then the tuner is still the King. If you use a tuner to expose yourself to new content and artist, background or casual listening, then the Squeezebox is an absolute no brainer. Internet streaming quality is getting better each day, and this technology will only get better. You cannot make this statement with over the air traditional radio.