Do any of you still use an FM tuner?

[expat_mike]

Bought this on ebay for £20. Not too sensitive and will need properly setting up but so far it has a nice warm sound and comforting soft green glow for the evening.

http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g324/david_pearce4/Mobile%20Uploads/...

is it just a tuner, or does it function as an alarm clock as well?

You could also have posted this in the 'Full or half-width' thread as well. *biggrin*

 

[chelstondave]

Bought this on ebay for £20. Not too sensitive and will need properly setting up but so far it has a nice warm sound and comforting soft green glow for the evening.

http://i1096.photobucket.com/halbums/g324/david_pearce4/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsc9jndnvb.jpe

 

[keeper of the quays]

Bought this on  ebay for £20. Not too sensitive and will need properly setting up but so far it has a nice warm sound and comforting soft green glow for the evening.  

http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g324/david_pearce4/Mobile%20Uploads/...

is it just a tuner, or does it function as an alarm clock as well?

You could also have posted this in the 'Full or half-width' thread as well. *biggrin*

Nice...that green hue is great!

 

[Andy Clough]

I thought I'd leave the 'No real hifi is without an FM tuner' as I will never win that one but I do listen to classical FM amongst others and also like topical discussions.

I really like the sound of my cyrus tuner and think it is a great source of entertainment.

Any of you still using one and what make is it?

Most definitely! DAB reception in my house is terrible, and I still have a TAG McLaren Audio (remember them?!) T32R FM/DAB tuner which is terrific.

 

[keeper of the quays]

I thought I'd leave the 'No real hifi is without an FM tuner' as I will never win that one but I do listen to classical FM amongst others and also like topical discussions.

I really like the sound of my cyrus tuner and think it is a great source of entertainment.

Any of you still using one and what make is it?

Most definitely! DAB reception in my house is terrible, and I still have a TAG McLaren Audio (remember them?!) T32R FM/DAB tuner which is terrific.

Mr clough, Radio 3 or classic fm?

 

[keeper of the quays]

I thought I'd leave the 'No real hifi is without an FM tuner' as I will never win that one but I do listen to classical FM amongst others and also like topical discussions.

I really like the sound of my cyrus tuner and think it is a great source of entertainment.

Any of you still using one and what make is it?

Most definitely! DAB reception in my house is terrible, and I still have a TAG McLaren Audio (remember them?!) T32R FM/DAB tuner which is terrific.

Mr clough, Radio 3 or classic fm? At the moment on radio 3 we have Bernard Haitink conducting Bruckner's glorious if unfinished 9th symphony..

 

[nopiano]

Not wanting to be political but it's not just the conservatives.

Yours sincerely,

Grumpy old sod of South Wales.

P.S.: To get back on track I do sometimes miss my old Creek tuner that passed on a couple of years ago.

South wales? Cool..my oldest has just moved from rogerstone to Newport..i know blackwood and Ebbw vale very well...south wales is gods country! Just look at the Brecon beacons? Anywhere finer? Nope!

[/quote] We are now in the Brecon Beacons National Park.

 

[MrReaper182]

I don't use FM radio as I hate all the radio stations that broadcast on it, maybe radio 4 is good for some comady but I don't listen to that much as it's news shows are dreadful. Why would anyone in this day and age still use FM? We now have DAB radio and Internet radio which offer much more choice. Norway have the right idea as they are shutting it off in 2017.

I'm with you a bit on this Mr reaper, the self satisfied supercilious left wing elitists on radio four be it news or news quiz's (ghastly) I detest..but some of radio fours output is very good..curates egg really! But radio three rocks! In a classical sense of the word...but above all the quality of fm through a good receiver and wide range hifi is astonishing..you have no idea! A concert on radio three makes one appreciate the engineers work as it is a art form! on good equipment your literally there but in the best seat! Internet radio is good but can't touch fm...I have a view on DAB but it would take too long for me to express it so I'll just say very disappointing it could do so much better..

Your not with me as your probably call me a lefty (how I hate stupid terms like that). The reason I hate Radio 4 news programes as they are much to conservative for my tastes. As a classical music fan I find Radio 3 playes it much to safe in choise of music (much like Classic FM). I would love to hear more free jazz and the like (which they play once in a blue moon) on Radio 3.

young people generally start on the left and as they get older go more right! Yes to more free form jazz etc... I'm more monster raving looney party! Lol..

The day I move to the "right" (again what a stupid term) is the day I want to be shot.

when that day comes you will feel different..you may think blimey did I say that.did I do that when i was young? The more you acquire..these acquisitions change you..then one day you find your on the opposite side..children change you..suddenly your a protective parent (quite rightly) and you want your government to protect the things that are dear to you! This is how it is..in my opinion..i was a idealist when young..as most people were here? But life changes us..you think you can go against the flow but what you may find is the flow has taken you already..you just haven't noticed..

I don't think you understand so I'll it more slowly for you. I'll would rarther die than move my policits to the right. For the past 5 years I've had purple hair and I don't plan on changing my hair colour any time soon. Maybe that should give you an idea on the type of person I am. I find people on the right to be boring and xenophobic.

 

[keeper of the quays]

I don't use FM radio as I hate all the radio stations that broadcast on it, maybe radio 4 is good for some comady but I don't listen to that much as it's news shows are dreadful. Why would anyone in this day and age still use FM? We now have DAB radio and Internet radio which offer much more choice. Norway have the right idea as they are shutting it off in 2017. 

I'm with you a bit on this Mr reaper, the self satisfied supercilious left wing elitists on radio four be it news or news quiz's (ghastly) I detest..but some of radio fours output is very good..curates egg really! But radio three rocks! In a classical sense of the word...but above all the quality of fm through a good receiver and wide range hifi is astonishing..you have no idea! A concert on radio three makes one appreciate the engineers work as it is a art form! on good equipment your literally there but in the best seat! Internet radio is good but can't touch fm...I have a view on DAB but it would take too long for me to express it so I'll just say very disappointing it could do so much better..

Your not with me as your probably call me a lefty (how I hate stupid terms like that). The reason I hate Radio 4 news programes as they are much to conservative for my tastes. As a classical music fan I find Radio 3 playes it much to safe in choise of music (much like Classic FM). I would love to hear more free jazz and the like (which they play once in a blue moon) on Radio 3. 

young people generally start on the left and as they get older go more right! Yes to more free form jazz etc... I'm more monster raving looney party! Lol..

The day I move to the "right" (again what a stupid term) is the day I want to be shot. 

when that day comes you will feel different..you may think blimey did I say that.did I do that when i was young? The more you acquire..these acquisitions change you..then one day you find your on the opposite side..children change you..suddenly your a protective parent (quite rightly) and you want your government to protect the things that are dear to you! This is how it is..in my opinion..i was a idealist when young..as most people were here? But life changes us..you think you can go against the flow but what you may find is the flow has taken you already..you just haven't noticed..

I don't think you understand so I'll it more slowly for you. I'll would rarther die than move my policits to the right. For the past 5 years I've had purple hair and I don't plan on changing my hair colour any time soon. Maybe that should give you an idea on the type of person I am. I find people on the right to be boring and xenophobic. 

Think I understood exactly what you said, possibly you answered the question you wanted me to ask you? I asked no question? It was more of a statement! It's gratifying though that your using my phrases.."I'll say it more slowly for you!" Hahaha I use that in a sarcastic way! Your use was at best clumsy! Your young, as you get older your views will change..from purple hair to no hair! Lol..

 

[RobinKidderminster]

Hi drummerman. Looks like someone side tracked here! Troll!

I use an FM.tuner but DAB??? Condemned to history?

 

[Al ears]

Not wanting to be political but it's not just the conservatives.

Yours sincerely,

Grumpy old sod of South Wales.

P.S.: To get back on track I do sometimes miss my old Creek tuner that passed on a couple of years ago.

South wales? Cool..my oldest has just moved from rogerstone to Newport..i know blackwood and Ebbw vale very well...south wales is gods country! Just look at the Brecon beacons? Anywhere finer? Nope!

We are now in the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Me to.

 

[nopiano]

Hi Al, if you be interested in coming for a listen some time you'd be very welcome. I can ask the mods to pass you my email address. No offence if you'd rather not.

Sorry to hijack the thread! FM tuners galore, however!

 

[Al ears]

Hi Al, if you be interested in coming for a listen some time you'd be very welcome. I can ask the mods to pass you my email address. No offence if you'd rather not.

Sorry to hijack the thread! FM tuners galore, however!

A very kind offer, pray proceed. I would offer to return the invite but at the moment my system is in bits whilst house is re-arranged. Good job I have my Fiio X3 and headphones.

Meanwhile, back at the thread............ (with apologies to Mr. Drummerman, the OP)

 

[plastic penguin]

Still hanker after using my old Marantz tuner 2060ML. Owned it since 1978 and still a fabulous sounding device. It's still in the attic... but the design doesn't match very well with the rest of my system.

 

[MajorFubar]

Still hanker after using my old Marantz tuner 2060ML. Owned it since 1978 and still a fabulous sounding device. It's still in the attic... but the design doesn't match very well with the rest of my system.

I remember re-stringing one of those for a workmate about ten years ago. Nice sounding tuner but it was a huge heavy monolith, built that way presumably to tempt Americans who like big boxes with 19" rackmount ears and handles. Inside was (understandably) mainly fresh air.

 

[plastic penguin]

Still hanker after using my old Marantz tuner 2060ML. Owned it since 1978 and still a fabulous sounding device. It's still in the attic... but the design doesn't match very well with the rest of my system.

I remember re-stringing one of those for a workmate about ten years ago. Nice sounding tuner but it was a huge heavy monolith, built that way presumably to tempt Americans who like big boxes with 19" rackmount ears and handles. Inside was (understandably) mainly fresh air.

Can't ever see myself selling or giving it away. It's true the Marantz is very bulky and looks out of place with more modern peers. Sounds every bit as good as the Denon, though.

 

[MajorFubar]

Can't ever see myself selling or giving it away. It's true the Marantz is very bulky and looks out of place with more modern peers. Sounds every bit as good as the Denon, though.

Yeah I bet.

 

[MajorFubar]

Whoa very nice Sir.*music2*

 

[expat_mike]

All I can add is, after my recent adventures with a Pure DAB radio, I had enough money to go for that Magnum Dynalab MD90 I was offered quite a few years ago. ;-)

I presume that you are a big fan of meters.

 

[MrReaper182]

I don't use FM radio as I hate all the radio stations that broadcast on it, maybe radio 4 is good for some comady but I don't listen to that much as it's news shows are dreadful. Why would anyone in this day and age still use FM? We now have DAB radio and Internet radio which offer much more choice. Norway have the right idea as they are shutting it off in 2017.

I'm with you a bit on this Mr reaper, the self satisfied supercilious left wing elitists on radio four be it news or news quiz's (ghastly) I detest..but some of radio fours output is very good..curates egg really! But radio three rocks! In a classical sense of the word...but above all the quality of fm through a good receiver and wide range hifi is astonishing..you have no idea! A concert on radio three makes one appreciate the engineers work as it is a art form! on good equipment your literally there but in the best seat! Internet radio is good but can't touch fm...I have a view on DAB but it would take too long for me to express it so I'll just say very disappointing it could do so much better..

Your not with me as your probably call me a lefty (how I hate stupid terms like that). The reason I hate Radio 4 news programes as they are much to conservative for my tastes. As a classical music fan I find Radio 3 playes it much to safe in choise of music (much like Classic FM). I would love to hear more free jazz and the like (which they play once in a blue moon) on Radio 3.

young people generally start on the left and as they get older go more right! Yes to more free form jazz etc... I'm more monster raving looney party! Lol..

The day I move to the "right" (again what a stupid term) is the day I want to be shot.

when that day comes you will feel different..you may think blimey did I say that.did I do that when i was young? The more you acquire..these acquisitions change you..then one day you find your on the opposite side..children change you..suddenly your a protective parent (quite rightly) and you want your government to protect the things that are dear to you! This is how it is..in my opinion..i was a idealist when young..as most people were here? But life changes us..you think you can go against the flow but what you may find is the flow has taken you already..you just haven't noticed..

I don't think you understand so I'll it more slowly for you. I'll would rarther die than move my policits to the right. For the past 5 years I've had purple hair and I don't plan on changing my hair colour any time soon. Maybe that should give you an idea on the type of person I am. I find people on the right to be boring and xenophobic.

Think I understood exactly what you said, possibly you answered the question you wanted me to ask you? I asked no question? It was more of a statement! It's gratifying though that your using my phrases.."I'll say it more slowly for you!" Hahaha I use that in a sarcastic way! Your use was at best clumsy! Your young, as you get older your views will change..from purple hair to no hair! Lol..

I'll have purple hair when i'm in my 80's. My views will never change as I'm now much too stuck in my "lefty" ways of peace, love and togetherness. My old man thought that me dressing goth when I was 16 was just a phase but 16 years latter I'm still dressing goth.

 

[MrReaper182]

We shold ditch FM radio because There is no Jazz FM on there. People who still only listen to FM radio are missing out on some great radio stations like Jazz FM.

 

[Al ears]

All I can add is, after my recent adventures with a Pure DAB radio, I wish I had enough money to go for that Magnum Dynalab MD90 I was offered quite a few years ago. ;-)

 

[Al ears]

All I can add is, after my recent adventures with a Pure DAB radio, I had enough money to go for that Magnum Dynalab MD90 I was offered quite a few years ago. ;-)

I presume that you are a big fan of meters.

I have noticed a glaring error in my post and have amended it. But yes, I like meters but prefer class sound quality. In the case of the Dynalab you can have both.

 

[keeper of the quays]

I don't use FM radio as I hate all the radio stations that broadcast on it, maybe radio 4 is good for some comady but I don't listen to that much as it's news shows are dreadful. Why would anyone in this day and age still use FM? We now have DAB radio and Internet radio which offer much more choice. Norway have the right idea as they are shutting it off in 2017. 

I'm with you a bit on this Mr reaper, the self satisfied supercilious left wing elitists on radio four be it news or news quiz's (ghastly) I detest..but some of radio fours output is very good..curates egg really! But radio three rocks! In a classical sense of the word...but above all the quality of fm through a good receiver and wide range hifi is astonishing..you have no idea! A concert on radio three makes one appreciate the engineers work as it is a art form! on good equipment your literally there but in the best seat! Internet radio is good but can't touch fm...I have a view on DAB but it would take too long for me to express it so I'll just say very disappointing it could do so much better..

Your not with me as your probably call me a lefty (how I hate stupid terms like that). The reason I hate Radio 4 news programes as they are much to conservative for my tastes. As a classical music fan I find Radio 3 playes it much to safe in choise of music (much like Classic FM). I would love to hear more free jazz and the like (which they play once in a blue moon) on Radio 3. 

young people generally start on the left and as they get older go more right! Yes to more free form jazz etc... I'm more monster raving looney party! Lol..

The day I move to the "right" (again what a stupid term) is the day I want to be shot. 

when that day comes you will feel different..you may think blimey did I say that.did I do that when i was young? The more you acquire..these acquisitions change you..then one day you find your on the opposite side..children change you..suddenly your a protective parent (quite rightly) and you want your government to protect the things that are dear to you! This is how it is..in my opinion..i was a idealist when young..as most people were here? But life changes us..you think you can go against the flow but what you may find is the flow has taken you already..you just haven't noticed..

I don't think you understand so I'll it more slowly for you. I'll would rarther die than move my policits to the right. For the past 5 years I've had purple hair and I don't plan on changing my hair colour any time soon. Maybe that should give you an idea on the type of person I am. I find people on the right to be boring and xenophobic. 

Think I understood exactly what you said, possibly you answered the question you wanted me to ask you? I asked no question? It was more of a statement! It's gratifying though that your using my phrases.."I'll say it more slowly for you!" Hahaha I use that in a sarcastic way! Your use was at best clumsy! Your young, as you get older your views will change..from purple hair to no hair! Lol..

I'll have purple hair when i'm in my 80's. My views will never change as I'm now much too stuck in my "lefty" ways of peace, love and togetherness.  My old man thought that me dressing goth when I was 16 was just a phase but 16 years latter I'm still dressing goth.

fair comment...i think I might be in a minority group? I don't have a single tattoo!