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!
bday0000
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.
Hi guys - We don't list the TX-2000 on TunerInfo because no panelist or contributor has used it. Lngbruno's info on it is correct. My guess is it's probably similar to the TX-1000, performance-wise, with more bells and whistles. There is indeed an email address on TunerInfo for questions or contributions, but I would encourage anyone with a question of general interest to post it in our Yahoo discussion group (you can get there via a link on our site). There are over 200 group members, including some really smart guys, and there's a decent chance that one of them at one time has used whatever piece of equipment you might ask about. -Eric
I gotta agree with Celtic. I have a couple of older anaolg tuners. Even my old Sony tuner (1979 vintage ST-3950SD)sounds as good and locks in a station as well as tuners I've heard that sell for ridiculous prices. Ya gotta turn the knob and no pre-sets, but if you're on a somewhat limited budget, it frees up a few more dollars for something worthwhile.