I have to ask. AM radios used to play typically pop with a very large proportion of commercials and nonsense talk... is that still true? I remember converting over to FM in ~1969.
I've got FM covered. What about AM?
I own Magnum Dynalab’s MD100 Triode FM tuner. That’s great, but I also want to listen to AM broadcasts though my system--that is, I don’t want a tabletop or portable device. Should I find any AM/FM tuner to have access to AM broadcasts or should I use a different approach? I’d appreciate any guidance.
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@pdspiegel That's exactly the information that I uncovered while researching AM tuners. I'd actually narrowed my search to what're considered to be some some finest ever: the McKay Dymeck AM-5 and DR-22; however, I settled on the the Marantz 2130 based upon it's stunning appearance and overall market desirability. My sole reason for wanting an AM tuner is to listen to talk radio while in the house. To the extent that it delivers a clear AM signal, I'm made the choice that offers fidelity, aesthetics, and cool factor. |
@ghdprentice asked "I have to ask. AM radios used to play typically pop with a very large proportion of commercials and nonsense talk... is that still true? " The talk radio station that I listen to mostly plays commercials on the arround the half-hour and top of the hour. The main content is mostly between those times. "I remember converting over to FM in ~1969." You gave me a flashback to 1969, New Year's Eve. I remember watching the ball drop with my two brothers at my grandmother's house while my parents were at a party. |
@curlyhifi - I looked at one of those for sale locally priced under $200. Great looking tuner. Unfortunately, I can’t buy everything I like. I’m a huge fan of Nakamichi decks. Almost bought the studio version, the MR-1 three-head deck last week, but backed away. I have zero use for cassette deck other than eye candy. (sometimes that’s enough though) |
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