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What is Wrong With HD Radio & Why Aren't HD Tuners Being Made?

I have HD radio in my car and I like some of the sub-stations that I am able to pick up. I would like to listen to radio in my house, but audio manufacturers aren't making HD capable tuners. Isn't it suppose to sound better?

Why don't people like HD radio? I'm in the market for a good tuner and I'm confused as to what I should be looking for in a modern tuner.

Please help me understand.

THANKS

nobill53

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yyzsantabarbara
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I also have the Sony XDR modified by the XDRguy.com. It is a killer tuner if you use a great RCA interconnect with it. I have 4 tuners from $500 - $8K and I listen to radio a lot.

HD radio is awful in the instances I have heard it. I always tune in on the FM band even when HD is available. This is only with the SONY that supports HD radio.

 

 

 

yyzsantabarbara
5,037 posts
 

The thing with streaming is the loss of the human factor in music discover. I am lucky that I have 1 incredible NPR station (for music) locally available and also a classic rock station that I am surprisingly fond off (in short bursts).

A great example is the new group "Say She She". This is the first group in over a decade that I am looking forward to a new release. I discovered them on the great station I listen to with the DJ’s talking them up.

I also love most of the DJ’s on the great station, very eclectic music selections. I make a point of listening to certain ones because the musical enjoyment is unlike streaming radio. Their moods dictate the music they play. Radio was great back in the day, and I think this station is keeping the fire burning.

I have both TIDAL and Qobuz and stream a ton.

 

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