Second hand Denon TU1800DAB or Rega Radio 3?

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Hi everyone,

I am looking to get a FM radio tuner. After reading reviews and forums around, I have narrowed it down to these 2 models and can get the Denon either new from Richersounds or both tuners second-hand for just under £100. Irrespective of the DAB features of the Denon, which one would be sonically and musically superior? Currently loving a all-Rega system so slighty biaised towards the British brand but a second opinion is always important to me

Many thanks in advance,

David

 

[chebby]

Having DAB as well as FM would give you more flexibility (if you need stations that are not found on FM like BBC R7)

If that is not a concern then get the Rega.

Bear in mind the government intend to switch off FM in 6 years time. (Although there are some doubts that will actually happen so soon.)

Also I would only recommend either device IF you have a good, professionally installed roof aerial.

(Otherwise get a good cheap optical DAC and plug it into your DVD recorder or Freeview/Sky box with Toslink and get superb quality radio from that. Bear in mind also that from next year BBC iPlayer - including the BBC radio stations - will be available via Freeview+.)