Why are AM/FM Tuners So Expensive?

I'm referring to NAD, Rotel, etc...

Are they really that much better than what comes in a mass-market receiver?

Thanks!

bday000003-13-2002 5:11am

sugarbrie Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,854 posts 03-14-2002 at 12:17am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete For a lot of information on vintage and some recent tuners check out. http://www.geocities.com/tunerinfo/
sugarbrie Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,854 posts 03-14-2002 at 02:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Speaking of components; Mike Creek uses a FM chipset that was made for high-end car stereos, in his current T43 Tuner. He found it to be superior to anything made for (home) audio. I guess it is no accident that it seems like FM stations come in better in the car. The Cambridge Audio T500 Tuner (designed by Mike Creek) has the same chipset.
sugarbrie Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,854 posts 03-14-2002 at 05:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The person responsible for that tuner website is Eric Fader. His email address may be on that site, if you have questions on a tuner not listed. He also has other resources like Don Scott.