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digital tuners

I am currently using a Rotel receiver RX-975 as my tuner but am considering upgrading. My system is Rogue 99/88 and Meadowlark Shearwater speakers.

With digital broadcasting on the horizon I'd like to buy a highly sensitive tuner that is in line with the rest of my system and that will be compatible with this digital format. I listen primarily to NPR and local college stations but would like to pick up stations in Boston and NYC if that is possible from Hartford(125 miles from either) I'd like to spend less than $1000. Any suggestions ? Thanks
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s7horton
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My advice is to stay with analog especially for fine tuning. I have a Parasound digital tuner, and also a Yamaha analog. I love the analog much more. If I am looking for a station, say 102.5, the best reception may actually be at 102.55 or 102.6. With a digital tuner, you don't have that capability. You will have to stick with 102.5.

I too listen to college stations and NPR among others, and the Yamaha does a great job.
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