Got FM?

[rdnzl999]

To add FM and AM reception (on the cheap) I'll recommend the Sony XDR-F1HD Radio tuner.

HD subchannels tend to be a lot less cluttered with the usual AM/FM advertising.

Technical review with modifications: http://ham-radio.com/k6sti/xdr-f1hd.htm

 

[Gordon Gray]

A very odd thread, complete with all technical details. Post No. 5. Hmmmmmmmmmm?

 

[slowGEEZR]

I think Sam Tellig (stereophile) gave a favorable review of this unit a while ago. Seems pretty good for the price.

 

[TomDac]

A very odd thread, complete with all technical details. Post No. 5. Hmmmmmmmmmm?

seems legit to me.

 

[rdnzl999]

It was Sam, the cheapskate...

Sam Tellig:

(on Product of the year)
The Radius Scuba Toothbrush is the product that has given me the most fun recommending all year, but if I am pressed to nominate an audio product, it is the Sony XDR-F1HD FM/AM digital tuner ($99.99, April 2009).

...

(on something else)
Last month, I cackled as I wrote up the little Sony XDR-F1HD HD Radio tuner, which sells for under $100. It's given me more pleasure than any other tuner I've had. I hope it outlives Sony's 90-day warranty. (By the time you read this, it already has.)

...

Recommended Components Addendum
• Published: Apr 24, 2009

Class C:
Sony XDR-F1HD portable radio: $99.95
See ST's review in the April 2009 issue.

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Anyway, I like it too. Sounds fine to me.

Dynamic, quiet. Satisfies my urge for FM. HD an interesting bonus.

 

[kach22i]

I read about this unit a while ago in another forum. People were raving about it.

It's on my wish list.

 

[slowGEEZR]

I just ordered one from Abt for $84.55, no shipping charges. They are having a "Customer Appreciation" sale. :music:

 

[slowGEEZR]

Heads up for anyone thinking of ordering this from the same place I did. The unit was listed as "in stock" when I ordered it, however today it was listed as "on backorder" when I checked the delivery schedule.