I have the following system:
Arcam T32 tuner (FM and DAB)
Arcam SA30 amplifier
PMC 25 26i speakers
The DAB part of the tuner is inconsistent in that it works sometimes but at other times I get no signal. I suspect that it’s the tuner at fault since I’m in a good reception area with an external roof aerial. I’ve also tried a portable aerial with similar results.
I listen to classical music, mostly through BBC Radio 3 but also via ClassicFM.
I have noticed on the ClassicFM site that they are upgrading their DAB to DAB+ from January. The Arcam T32 seems to be consistent with DAB+ but as I have already stated the T32 isn’t consistent. FM is fine.
I’ve investigated DAB+ and have discovered that in many cases internet radio is broadcasting at a higher bit rate than DAB, including BBC radio 3 (192 kbps v 320 kbps).
I am considering purchasing an internet radio to supplement or replace the Arcam T32. I’ve looked at:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Internet-P...c1f06c86&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
Is this a good option? It would also give me the DAB+. Sound quality is my biggest priority, not hundreds of internet stations!!
Derek
Arcam T32 tuner (FM and DAB)
Arcam SA30 amplifier
PMC 25 26i speakers
The DAB part of the tuner is inconsistent in that it works sometimes but at other times I get no signal. I suspect that it’s the tuner at fault since I’m in a good reception area with an external roof aerial. I’ve also tried a portable aerial with similar results.
I listen to classical music, mostly through BBC Radio 3 but also via ClassicFM.
I have noticed on the ClassicFM site that they are upgrading their DAB to DAB+ from January. The Arcam T32 seems to be consistent with DAB+ but as I have already stated the T32 isn’t consistent. FM is fine.
I’ve investigated DAB+ and have discovered that in many cases internet radio is broadcasting at a higher bit rate than DAB, including BBC radio 3 (192 kbps v 320 kbps).
I am considering purchasing an internet radio to supplement or replace the Arcam T32. I’ve looked at:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Internet-P...c1f06c86&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
Is this a good option? It would also give me the DAB+. Sound quality is my biggest priority, not hundreds of internet stations!!
Derek