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8 best tuners
Radio sets envy these beauties
Author: Vladislav Samoshkin
If you love to listen to the radio, then you should not do it with conventional portable devices. Believe me, not the best radio is built in even in the radio and stereos. The FM signal is received by them, but all sorts of interference is practically not eliminated. That's why the radio sounds much worse than a playable MP3 file. If you are a fan of radio - it is better to purchase a separate tuner. Such devices require a speaker connection, but in their composition there is a high-quality DAC, seeking to bring to the acoustics a very high-quality sound.
| Category | A place | Name | Rating | Price |
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| Top FM Tuners | 1 | Rotel RT-12 | 9.9 / 10 | 290 000 |
| 2 | Onkyo t-4030 | 9.6 / 10 | 14 490 | |
| 3 | Rotel RT-11 | 9.1 / 10 | 24 380 | |
| Top Premium AM / FM Tuners | 1 | APart PR4000R 1U | 9.6 / 10 | 41 470 |
| 2 | APart PR1000R 1U | 9.4 / 10 | 18 091 | |
| 3 | Russound ST1 | 9.2 / 10 | 46 800 | |
| Top Top Class AM / FM Tuners | 1 | Onkyo t-4070 | 9.9 / 10 | 290 000 |
| 2 | MCINTOSH MR87 | 9.6 / 10 | 398 750 |
Top FM Tuners
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290 000
Rotel RT-12 can be called a representative of the professional segment. This is evidenced by its high cost. Its body is made of anti-vibration aluminum, which eliminates the appearance of unnecessary sounds. The front panel is a bright LCD display, the text on which is well read. Also here you can find the wheel manual search frequencies and many buttons. If you don't want to tune the tuner with their help, network technologies will come to the rescue. Rotel RT-12 has a Wi-Fi 802.11b / g module. If the iPhone or iPad is in the same network, the mobile gadget will be able to act as a remote control. In this case, you will control not only the tuner, but also your entire Hi-Fi system! The presence of a wireless module allows the device to take music from a computer or network storage, converting it into an analog signal. In short, Rotel RT-12 is able to act as a wireless hub, which serves to control the entire acoustics.
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 9.9 / 10
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14 490
This model looks very beautiful. Its body is based on an antiresonant chassis from which no sounds ever emanate. Also, the body is endowed with shielding, due to which the internal audio circuits do not feel electromagnetic interference. The front panel is a modest set of buttons. But the easiest way to use to control the complete remote. The case has a special connector that is used to connect to other Onkyo audio devices. In this case, they will be able to transmit certain commands to the tuner, as well as receive them independently. As for the radio part, it is possible to work with the FM and DAB bands. The memory bank is designed for 40 fixed settings. RDS technology is supported - the information is displayed on a small display. The brightness of its glow is adjustable.
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 9.6 / 10
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24 380
This tuner has a sturdy construction and a fairly low cost. On the front panel, the customer will find not only a few buttons and a volume control, but also a decent LCD display. It displays the frequency of the radio station and its name, as well as some other information. The case of the device can be painted black or silver. First of all, the Rotel RT-11 is used to listen to radio stations that broadcast in the FM or DAB + bands. The creators have tried to provide their creation with quality components. In this regard, you can forget about any suggestions and other problems.You will listen to the radio station in the sound in which it was intended by its owners. The sensitivity of the tuner is very high, about 22.2 dBf. The antenna connects to the connector on the back wall. You can also find standard analog outputs there. The device has a strictly limited functionality. It is not capable of connecting to Internet radio, and can not play music from external USB-drives. But the price ... She redeems everything!
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 9.1 / 10
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Top Premium AM / FM Tuners
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41 470
This tuner belongs to the professional segment. If standard devices have only one FM module in their composition, then four are built into the APart PR4000R 1U at once! Each of them has ten memory cells that serve to store data on the selected frequency. Each module supports its own output control. As a result, you can organize your own four-zone multi-room system! The remaining characteristics of this model can be called standard. The body of this device consists of treated aluminum. Basic information is displayed on a small dot-matrix display. You can also get a summary of the current state of the tuner by looking at the indicators. There are 10 keys on the front panel for selecting memory presets. The tuner also has a large wheel, which is used to manually search for broadcast frequencies. This model is capable of boasting high quality sound. It will be an excellent addition to your home audio system or a separate professional device located on a rack.
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 9.6 / 10
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18 091
The APart PR1000R 1U tuner is capable of receiving radio stations in the FM and AM frequencies. Supports RDS technology, through which the display shows the name of the radio station and other information. In addition to the modest screen on the front panel, there was a place for indicators, a switch, a frequency search knob and a lot of buttons. The panel itself is made of treated aluminum, which makes it very beautiful. Installation of the tuner is usually done using a 19-inch rack and the included mounts. The device has 40 memory cells used to store the frequencies of radio stations. Low power consumption and amazing stability allow using the device around the clock. On the back side, you can find the RS232 connector, thanks to which you can control the device using a PC or other systems. There is also a jack for connecting an external IR receiver - the built-in sensor has a small angle of view. Included with the tuner comes a simple remote control, to deal with that is not difficult. There is no USB connector here, so playing music from external sources is impossible.
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 9.4 / 10
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46 800
This tuner is designed for those people who are frightened by a large number of knobs and knobs. Russound ST1 is able to work in automatic mode, without requiring much attention from the user. The device works not only with FM, but also with AM-range (mids). Low power consumption allows you to use the tuner around the clock. About his work shows a small indicator. Comes with special equipment for installation. This model will be an excellent addition to the multiroom system. But as an independent device it is not recommended to use it.
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 9.2 / 10
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Top Top Class AM / FM Tuners
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290 000
Onkyo T-4070 is a very well-designed network audio player. In fact, the buyer is waiting for a set of "all in one." The device is capable of receiving content from other sources as well as producing it independently. It remains only to connect the acoustics, in order to enjoy great sound! You can use this device as a radio receiver - it is capable of operating in the FM, AM and DAB bands (RDS is supported). But it’s much easier to use the internet radio feature. Thousands of radio stations from around the world will be available to you, not to mention the huge number of podcasts! Access to the global web is carried out through the Ethernet port. As mentioned above, other devices can be connected to the tuner. For example, a USB flash drive or a portable device from Apple is connected to the USB connector. There is support for DLNA, which allows you to play music from the network storage. It is impossible to find fault with the sound - it does not have any interference. Not least this is due to the anti-vibration chassis.
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 9.9 / 10
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398 750
MCINTOSH MR87 can be safely called professional. An American company is involved in its creation, whose products are famous among audiophiles around the world. This device consistently catches a signal in the frequency range of 20 Hz - 15 kHz. The ratio of signal to noise can reach 68 dB. After receiving the signal is divided into channels, and then sent to another device (usually to the speaker system) as an analogue. It is also recommended to purchase an amplifier - in this case, the sound will become louder and more detailed. The Americans had a heavy unit with a beautiful appearance. Only its cost can scare. Not everyone agrees to give money for the tuner, which would be enough to buy a domestic car. That is why it is recommended to buy MCINTOSH MR87 at home, where it costs significantly less.
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 9.6 / 10
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Updated: 15.02.2016
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