Tuner revelation

[plastic penguin]

Since Christmas I unplugged the Denon tuner, as it wasn't being used that much and Mrs. P received a Google Alexa. Freeview radio via the Sky box has been a constant ever since.

Two days ago I was gardening, using the electric hedge cutter I accidentally chomped through the Sky box cable, so no TV or radio. Plugging the Denon back in for the first time since December 2020, wow.... it sounds great! For a budget FM tuner the richness to the voices and instruments is wonderful. The Freeview radio isn't analytical or insubstantial, but overall body to the soundstage isn't as convincing as the Denon. It doesn't quite have the clarity of Freeview or choice of stations but for something that only cost £14.00, including original box and packaging it has to be one of the best VFM components I've ever purchased.

Making me think twice about a higher end tuner.

 

[NorthEastVinyl]

I couldn't agree more. Got a used one for my wife's system and it's a cracking bit of kit for a few quid.

 

[Al ears]

I had one years ago, really excellent when used with a good aerial.

 

[Gray]

really excellent when used with a good aerial.

That's important to get the best out of FM.
I've got a Denon 460L and a Quad FM4 both sound good when given full signal from a roof aerial.

 

[plastic penguin]

I had one years ago, really excellent when used with a good aerial.

That's the issue I have. Reception in my area is rubbish and as a consequence I can only get 6 channels with adequate signal strength. Even with limited channels it's still worth having in my kit rack.

 

[Al ears]

That's the issue I have. Reception in my area is rubbish and as a consequence I can only get 6 channels with adequate signal strength. Even with limited channels it's still worth having in my kit rack.

do you use a roof-mounted FM antenna?

 

[plastic penguin]

do you use a roof-mounted FM antenna?

It's a loft aerial

 

[manicm]

The FM module in my old Arcam Solo Mini, and the Denon Ceol N10 was and is excellent sounding. I’m not surprised at all at your Denon.