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Tuner vs Satellite Radio

I always intended to add a tuner to my system and the logical choice seems to be one of the Magnum Dynalab models. However, the recent introduction of satellite radio (Sirius and XM) offer an interesting alternative. Digital quality, no commercials, and a wide array of music to choose from. Then of course, there's the other option of adding digital cable with its music stations playing through my system. Can anyone make an argument for choosing one over the other? Which will deliver the best sound quality?
tonyp54
blueswan
211 posts
 
My cable TV company, Comcast, offers several dozen music-only channels. The selections and playlists are good but the quality is MP3 at best. It is highly compressed and the HF is rolled off. The audio quality on these stations is about as good as the audio on most of the basic TV stations, and not even close to the audio quality of the digital premium channels. Go figure. For this reason, I am seriously considering the addition of a tuner to my system.
brianmgrarcom
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One note, I wouldn't say the MD's would be the "logical choice." The MD's are nice tuners indeed, but if you don't mind using a vintage tuner, you will get your best bang for your buck with one of those.

Go to www.fmtunerinfo.com for some research on vintage tuners.

This is not to say that a MD would not bring you great enjoyment. But you may be able get enjoyable "radio" for less than you think.
zenieth
381 posts
 
Check into the Audiolab 8000t. These are really nice high end tuners. And one of the few top end units with both AM&FM. Cd quality sound on both bands ....................
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