Why are AM/FM Tuners So Expensive?

I'm referring to NAD, Rotel, etc...

Are they really that much better than what comes in a mass-market receiver?

Thanks!

bday000003-13-2002 5:11am

tunerinfobb72 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5 posts 03-15-2002 at 12:12am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hi guys - We don't list the TX-2000 on TunerInfo because no panelist or contributor has used it. Lngbruno's info on it is correct. My guess is it's probably similar to the TX-1000, performance-wise, with more bells and whistles. There is indeed an email address on TunerInfo for questions or contributions, but I would encourage anyone with a question of general interest to post it in our Yahoo discussion group (you can get there via a link on our site). There are over 200 group members, including some really smart guys, and there's a decent chance that one of them at one time has used whatever piece of equipment you might ask about. -Eric
wdbrooksiii Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2 posts 03-17-2002 at 05:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Check out www.geocities.com/tunerinfo
4yanx Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,576 posts 03-19-2002 at 05:05am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I gotta agree with Celtic. I have a couple of older anaolg tuners. Even my old Sony tuner (1979 vintage ST-3950SD)sounds as good and locks in a station as well as tuners I've heard that sell for ridiculous prices. Ya gotta turn the knob and no pre-sets, but if you're on a somewhat limited budget, it frees up a few more dollars for something worthwhile.