good old tuners going obsolete


Well I didn't getting any feedback on my post about the Marantz ST-7001. I know it is one of many that will be the new wave of the future. Already radio stations are advertising that they are launching HD channels. Which means that if your using that much cherished - - - - - - - - ( fill in the blank with your favorite tuner ) you will not be able to pull in any of the HD channels, you will be limited to only the channels you are receiving now. And it is my understanding that some of the stations are already planning on putting different programing in the slot that is available to analog tuners. Of the high end tuners I have been able to trace so far, only Marantz and Magnum are making HD tuners. What I just can't figure out though, is why people are so willing to shell out big bucks for these analog tuners here and on ebay. They will soon be next to worthless :(
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Ditto Armstrod and Sherod. I have a Fanrare FT-1A Analogue
Fm tuner and pick up a plethora of wonderful FM stations in the greater Phila area, which I will sorely miss if and when they cease broadcasting in current format. I have only recently subcummed to getting Digital (comcast) TV, and absolutely hate it. It constantly is plagued with digital distortion where my standard signal never was. I plan to unsubscribe this week. Anyway, I will sorely miss my cherished FM signals (In addition to my Fanfare, I also use a vintage circa 1961 Scott FM LT110 tube tuner which, with a good FM signal (live brodcasts for example) bests even my best CD source material). The better we get the more we go down hill...