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Sony XDRF1HD HD Radio Tuner
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Price:
$99.95
$72.08*
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| Part No: | B00168Q248 |
| Manufacturer: | Sony |
| MFG Part: | XDRF1HD |
| Customer Rating: | 4.0 / 5.0 |
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- High Fidelity AM/FM/HD Radio™ Technology
- Clear, static-free radio reception
- FM Multicasting with No Monthly Subscription Fees
- Audio Out Jack
- Full Function Remote Control (Included)
It's the most significant advancement in radio broadcasting since the introduction of FM stereo more than 50 years ago. HD-Radio technology enables AM and FM radio stations to broadcast their programs digitally - a tremendous technological leap from the analog broadcasts of the past. Enjoy better sound and clear reception. New multicasting options let you get more from your radio for your radio listening. It's time your radio or audio system upgrades to HD-Radio. Sony XDR-F1HD is the accessory to do it! Experience more choices, crystal clear sound, and no subscription fees. Enjoy music the way it was meant to be heard with AM stations that can deliver FM sound quality and FM stations that sound like your favorite CDs. With static-free sound and an easy-to-read dot matrix LCD for viewing important information, the XDR-F1HD receiver is the perfect choice for adding HD radio reception to a home audio system. Includes remote control. No Monthly Subscription Fees - HD Radio programming is free, unlike satellite radio where you have to purchase a subscription. Audio Out Jack for easy hook up to an audio system. Backlit LCD Display - easy to see large, full-dot backlit LCD display has brightness, contrast and display mode adjustments Full Function Remote Control Included Unit Dimensions (Approx.) - 7 1/8 x 2 3/8 x 6 3/8 inches (180 x 60 x 160mm) (w/h/d) not including projecting parts and controls; Weight (Approx.) - 2lb 6.8oz (1.1kg)
| great HD radio tuner | 2010-03-12 | 5 / 5 |
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| I hooked this up to my Onkyo reciever (incredibly old but works like new) and got my local HD stations easily. I used the antenna that came with it, and did not have to buy any other equipment to great great HD radio. |
| HD Radio is great | 2010-03-11 | 5 / 5 |
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Enjoy a number of commercial free stations with quatity sound. HD radio is great.
The wireless remote doesn't have much range, but no other faults. |
| Item is being returned! | 2010-03-10 | 2 / 5 |
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At first, I liked it! HD radio -- cool!
Then, I noted it runs quite hot.
But, the "deal breaker" was this: When I turned it off for the night (via the master control outlet on the back of my amp) it LOST ALL CHANNEL PRE-SETS and the time! So, each time I want to use it I have to reset the tiem and channels? Not a chance! Let's call it a "design defect." No battery back-up, no non-volatile ROM to store this information.
I'll be on the way back to later today.
Bad job, Sony!
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| Not as good as I had hoped | 2010-03-07 | 1 / 5 |
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| This tuner was highly rated by CNET and others, but I found it lacking in many ways. This is my first experience trying to get HD service. It was very disappointing to learn that even though I have always gotten decent clean reception of my classical public radio stations, that did not mean I could receive their HD channels. The instructions were exasperatingly minimal, so I did not know if I was doing something wrong. There is no way to directly input the frequency you want, and the HD scan only scans up. So if you miss your HD channel you have to use the regular FM scan to get below your desired station and then start the HD scan again. It is a terrible system. I plugged this tuner into an AC outlet on my main receiver, so that the whole system would go on together. Turns out that if you disconnect the AC from this tuner you lose the presets, and you have to start the annoying seach process all over again. So I have to leave it on all the time. Fortunately, it does not use much electricity. I always thought of Sony as having superior engineering. They sure missed the boat on this one, but there are very few FM HD tuners available. |
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| Had this 1 year-- very pleased gets many hd but also great fm/am reception w/ supplied dipole- and my my r/shack 15-1853 loop for am-work it thru my 30 yr old r/shack stereo receiver 5 watts-- enough for me !! |
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