Question Does anyone still use a radio tuner?

[matthewpianist]

I don't 'get' the whole cassette thing either. I grew up making mix tapes and recording things from vinyl that I could get Dad to play in the car, but without a top-end Nakamichi or similar the sound quality leaves a lot to be desired and they wear more quickly than any other format. These days I just don't see the point.

 

[DCarmi]

I grew up making mix tapes and recording things from vinyl

...and recording stuff from the radio! (To get bit back on track.) Getting annoyed because the DJ talked over the good bit (deliberately) or hovering over the play and record buttons to get the next episode of Hitchhikers.

 

[Witterings]

My tuner was put in the loft when my old system went pop and I bought an AVR with a tuner built in for the lounge.

In the kitchen / living area I have a Denon M39 which again has a built in tuner and so much of the time, to just press one button and it comes straight on with my / our preferred radio station is just so simple and is probably a good 70% of the systems' usage.

The Mrs has never used a Radio App in her life and to try an start converting her, switching on the amp, making sure it's set to the correct input, then open an App, then select the correct station, then find a way to cast it to the correct device and if any of that chain fails she wouldn't know wehere to start to put it right.
The time all the latter would take in comparison to just pressing one button on the remote, she could have ironed 2 shirts while listening to the radio in the background

 

[DiggyGun]

Used to have a Naim NAT 05 XS which part exchanged as part of the upgrade process.

Now use radio stations as part of the streamer.

DG…

 

[ianb]

I was reminiscing (had to look up the spelling) about some of my hifi from the olden days

I came across a piece of equipment, that I had quite forgotten about.

It was my tuner.
My last model was an Akai ST-S7.

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Bought purely on looks and price
Mine was silver.

I never knew what happened to it, but it got me thinking.
Does anyone still have a tuner and do they still use it?


I now listen to internet radio and the odd DAB broadcast (Radio London/LBC) on my small mains powered radio (Roberts Stream 94I.... I love it )

I've just downsized my AV setup to amp,record player,cdp,tape deck and as I was reminiscing old school I've added a kenwood t83l too

 

[plastic penguin]

I don't 'get' the whole cassette thing either. I grew up making mix tapes and recording things from vinyl that I could get Dad to play in the car, but without a top-end Nakamichi or similar the sound quality leaves a lot to be desired and they wear more quickly than any other format. These days I just don't see the point.

Me neither. Cassettes were always a puzzle. If you purchased a 120 minute blank cassette, even good brands like TDK, they would always mess up after a few weeks of use.

There was always a family joke. If my family couldn't find me they would just follow the ribbons of tangled celluloid around the house.

My deck was okay for a budget player (Hitachi D230), I would never go back to the format.

 

[doifeellucky]

Pre iPod, the first hard disk based portable player I was aware of was made by Creative Labs, and before that recordable CD and associated player, cassette was the only portable option for many many years. TDK SA90 was my go to. I personally never had any issues with longevity, apart from tapes occasionally being chewed in the car. I had a reasonable Yamaha recorder in the late 80’s and early 90’s, probably WHF or HiFi Choice recommended. In the early 80’s I also had my Grans old reel to reel, probably made by Grundig or something of that level, that I used to record the top 40. No idea why anyone would be interested in the format now. Either quite hissy or flat sounding with Dolby NR. At least the lack of trap skip meant you generally listened to full albums or mix tapes, more than many do now.

Having lived through that and the arrival of CD I’m often perplexed as to why some people get so hung up on measurements and spend thousands on DACs, etc, for a very insignificant improvement. Just enjoy the music.

 

[AJM1981]

I don't 'get' the whole cassette thing either. I grew up making mix tapes and recording things from vinyl that I could get Dad to play in the car, but without a top-end Nakamichi or similar the sound quality leaves a lot to be desired and they wear more quickly than any other format. These days I just don't see the point.

Guardians of the Galaxy and other movies seem to have contributed to a comeback.

The target group is a different one than audiophiles. As teenagers and adults with a serious interest in a single bluetooth booming speaker with disco lights also exist, as i witnessed in a store. Don't ask why...

 

[James105]

Connected mine up the other week.

Have I seen this photo on facebook or am I imagining it?

 

[nads]

Have I seen this photo on facebook or am I imagining it?

i have posted in my “wall” it got quite a few comments.

 

[normdeplume]

I still listen to my rather handsome Sugden Bijou FM Tuner. More warmth and bloom than the digital equivalent.

 

[manicm]

Cassettes were very much fun, until the player chewed the tape up and spat it out. Good riddance. The worst medium ever, though admittedly home recordings could often sound superior than the original.

Back on point, if my equipment has it, I use a tuner (built-in or otherwise) to sit back and relax. Kudos to Denon/Marantz for keeping it alive. They understand the beauty of listening beyond just technophilia.

 

[A-Line]

I own and use regularly a ReVox B780 receiver for radio and tape playback.
I also own and use 5 McIntosh tuners: MR74, MR75, MR77, MR78, & MR7083.

 

[Steve983]

I had a NAD 4020 for years but it spent most its life in its box and then I sold it a few years ago...

 

[Al ears]

I own and use regularly a ReVox B780 receiver for radio and tape playback.
I also own and use 5 McIntosh tuners: MR74, MR75, MR77, MR78, & MR7083.

Welcome to a two year old thread....

 

[gasolin]

Not with internet radio,dab, back in the 70-80 and 90 you discovered new music by either going to a disco or listen to radio

Today it's twitch,youtube,facebook,instagram,dab radio,tv,tidfal,spotify, much more options for discovering new music

 

[A-Line]

Welcome to a two year old thread....

Is that a problem for you?

 

[Al ears]

Is that a problem for you?

Not at all, just wondered what it would achieve.

 

[A-Line]

Not at all, just wondered what it would achieve.

Probably wouldn't achieve anything with regards to you and your distain for radio as you have already elequently stated that you've parted with your Creek tuner many moons ago...

 

[Al ears]

Probably wouldn't achieve anything with regards to you and your distain for radio as you have already elequently stated that you've parted with your Creek tuner many moons ago...

Distain is a harsh word, it went for a good reason.
I certainly don't want to disuade anyone from using whatever source they choose.

 

[A-Line]

Distain is a harsh word, it went for a good reason.
I certainly don't want to disuade anyone from using whatever source they choose.

Why bother commenting then?
You know there's a good reason why there's a mute button...just saying.

 

[Al ears]

Why bother commenting them?
You know there's a good reason why there's a mute button...just saying.

Digging up old threads used to be frowned upon on this forum once, just saying.

 

[Gray]

I continue to listen to live FM radio every single day - mostly on one of two fixed-position 'portables' and sometimes on the Denon below:

Was listening to BBC radios 2 & 4 via a Raspberry Pi until they decided to cease streaming on the URLs I was using.
That's the joy if this fantastic computer / internet based world we now live in....so often a case of here today, gone tomorrow.

(I'm grateful they still haven't switched off FM, with it's accurate pips).

 

[daveh75]

Between vacuous twats talking, or worse, ads interrupting the music i don't know how anyone can stand to listen to radio... And don't get me started on talk radio!

 

[Jasonovich]

I wouldn't mind having a FM tuner myself but not sure about the longevity.

There's going to be a analogue telephony cut off in 2025 and I think, it's only a matter of time the UK Gov cuts off AM / FM transmission and that would be a great shame if this happens.

Sorry doom and gloom from me, I do hope there's life in analogue for many years to come.