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Anyone listen to Music on a FM tuner anymore?

I’m not referring to streaming, I mean an actual FM turner. I haven’t had a turner for at least 15, probably more like 20 years. I had a high-end one that went bad years ago and even then I hadn’t really used it in years. Just wondering if anyone still uses one and why?

Added info: back in my college days there were lots of reasons, some great DJ’s in the New York City area and sometimes a live concert broadcasts that were great, but those times are long gone, as is most of my hair and my 32 inch waistline.....I’m not trying to judge anyone for still listening to music on a FM tuner, just asking for the reason to do so.

Hope everyone had a good holiday season.

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jasonbourne71
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I use a Mitsubishi DA-F10 tuner and listen to NPR programming 24/7 on 89.7 WUSF Tampa. Now that WUSF has ended the overnight Jazz program it is news and talk radio. I turn it off when I am asleep.

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oddiofyl
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I live just outside of Boston,  my Magnum MD102 and Fanfare FT1a still get some use.   I live 300 feet above sea level and have a massive aerial in the attic.  I also have a Magnum ST2 antenna up there.   

I get stations in Worcester,  Providence,  Southern NH , and of course Boston.  I usually listen in the morning before I head out.   Some stations are available through my Bluesound Vault or Aurenders VRadio , but some aren't.   I think those tuners both sound fantastic so I prefer them over internet radio.  

I like having multiple sources , last week we lost internet so I cued up some LPs and listened to some FM that night.   Couldn't have streamed if I wanted to .....

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akg_ca
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I have a fully rebuilt PHILIPS AH673 am/fn tuner ( made in USA) from the 79’s that is week regarded in FMTUNERINFO.COM 

FM is alive and well here in Toronto

 

bluorion
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I had a nice Denon tuner back in the 80s as well---I enjoyed the alternative college stations and the Saturday night DJ dance mix shows. Now, I rarely even listen to FM in the car and my system hasn't had a tuner in 20+ years simply because current top 40/pop stations are awful. I've had SiriusXM in my car but I let that expire as well.

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