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| Day Sequerra CRT Try again, they have a new upgrade package that includes a post-detection filter along with a non-CRT display.http://daysequerra.com/ViewProduct.aspx?CurPage=FM%20Reference$2800 according to:http://www.daysequerra.com//UploadedPdf/Reviews/DS%20FMR... | |
| Sherwood HP5500 tuner - any one familiar with it Sherwood tried to move upmarket with a "High Performance" line. Unfortunately Hewlett-Packard considered it a trademark infringement when they used the HP prefix. Sherwood had to re-badge that gear. I don't know that piece, but it was probably top... | |
| Using Internet Coaxial Connection as Tuner Antenna If you want a splitter, Goodwill will have them for $1 or thereabouts. If it doesn't work, donate it back for good karma. Good luck! | |
| McIntosh MX 130 as a 2 channe preamp tuner I owned a 130 and liked it, but it is not one of Mac's top tuners. It's not bad by any means but if you have a station with IBOC noise caused by HD radio this tuner does not handle it well. If your favorite stations don't have HD broadcasts you sh... | |
| Sangean HD Tuner used with external DAC I used the Sangean with the Logitech (Slim Devices) Transporter as a DAC but did not hear any real improvement over the Sangean built-in DAC. HD radio has a low bit rate; I suspect that is the limiting factor. YMMV. Good luck! | |
| Overall opinions on Harman Kardon My former college roommate is still using his HK receiver he bought used in 1975! The solid-state Citation 18 tuner is very well-regarded. The Citation I and II are beloved tube classics, the 14 is a decent tuner and the 22 is a good power amp. Th... | |
| What's the difference between a Citation I and IV Stanwal is correct, the IV is the lower-cost version of the I. The designs are different, you cannot convert a IV to a I. That said, all of McShane's kits are well-regarded; I think he offers one now for the IV. The prices for the I have gone up a... | |
| Equipment that has made you 'stop' looking? Stax 323 Series 2 amplifier for Pro Electrostatic Headphones. | |
| What tuner would sound better I have a Day-Sequerra M4. This is NOT the analog masterpiece from long ago; it is a current product. It can receive both the analog and HD broadcasts. In my location, with strong local signals, I always prefer the analog broadcast to the HD broadc... | |
| KBAQ Phoenix - is noise due to IBOC from HD Radio? I wrote KBAQ in Phoenix and the station engineer called me. He said they are committed to HD Radio and they expect FM to go all-digital like television did. He did not say in as many words that my noise problem is caused by IBOC, but he didn't den... | |
| KBAQ Phoenix - is noise due to IBOC from HD Radio? Thanks again to Mr. Gilliam. Here's the email I got today (October 25, 20012) from KBAQ:Dear Sir,Thank you for your inquiry concerning reception of KBAQ in the Chandler area. KBAQ is located on South Mountain where a new facility was constructed i... | |
| KBAQ Phoenix - is noise due to IBOC from HD Radio? Thank you Mr. Gilliam! I'm sorry I didn't see your reply sooner. I finally bought an oscilloscope to check for mulipath. I don't see much from my attic antenna but I may do some experiments with some rabbit ears. | |
| FCC reviewing HD radio power increase bid I had a Sangean HD tuner briefly. It was very, very quiet but the soundstage and imaging were not as good as my conventional tuners. One user told me it sounds better through a high-end DAC. I tried using my Logitech Transporter but didn't hear mu... | |
| Tuners that do it? I have problems on many conventional tuners with IBOC noise caused by HD Radio interference. I wouldn't buy any conventional tuner without researching first whether it will have IBOC problems. It depends on your stations and your tuner.That said t... | |
| HD Radio in Portland, OR I'm using the Sangean HDT-1X and it works well. Many tuners have noise which, ironically, is caused by the HD signal. The Sangean is so quiet it made me notice a low-level hum issue in my system which I had missed before. I've used the TOSLINK out... |