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XM tuners/ receivers

I have a fairly vintage system,...  MR-78, Rogue Audio, Parasound, Marantz, dbx. I want to incorporate Satellite Radio into it, The MR-78 is a wonderful tuner, but because of my location , I have difficulty tuning the stations I want, even wth an external FM antenna.  I was thinking about an MR-88, which are becoming hard to find. 

Any recommendations on a similar tuner ..or...or is a simple XM receiver ok and can I put it thru my system using RCA Aux. jacks, etc?

 

Thanks!

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lonebmwrider OP
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The antenna would be a good quality outside unit. I have used one before. I just dont want one on the front of my house where it would need to be. I have a Sirius subscription now in my car. I can get a dock for in my house to stream it which I think I'll do....

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audiotroy
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you are best served by upgrading to a digital tuner like a bluensound node product

 

 

you will get full internet radio, xm radio Spotify and tidal and qobuz

 

Dave and Troy

audio intellect NJ

bluesound dealer

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dean_palmer
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If you have an internet connection, just get a popular and well reviewed streaming device like a Bluesound Node. Satellite radio sucks unless you are in a vehicle and need such a thing. Streaming services run from free to pretty cheap in every case and you can get better than CD quality sound in many cases. We regularly use the free services for streaming, and also have Amazon with HD. Very satisfied. I also have an FM antenna, but my god, radio sounds horrible after having streaming :-) 

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