Radio Road

RE: IME most SS meters are optimistic. Small indoor directional antennas usually don't have a lot of gain

199.46.198.230

Dimitry

A

In Reply to: RE: IME most SS meters are optimistic. Small indoor directional antennas usually don't have a lot of gain posted by Timbo in Oz on December 20, 2015 at 21:16:14

I am certain I get strong signals on my main stations.

108 has two antenna inputs.

M4FM is not HD. I own M4.0X which is HD and like it. M4FM is strictly analogue FM, all done in a fast DSP. The cheap Sony that made a splash a few years ago used a similar technology.

Like I said before, I like the sound of the 108t. However, the rest of my system has gone solid state, so I am trying to find an interesting tuner to try with it.

Follow Ups:

READ the reviews of the M4M from the search list I posted - Timbo in Oz 12:57:38 12/21/15 (6)
It is a broadcast monitor.

Warmest

Tim Bailey

Skeptical Measurer & Audio Scrounger
- RE: READ the reviews of the M4M from the search list I posted - Dimitry 13:04:09 12/21/15 (5)
  FM ANALOGUE broadcast monitor. You stated it is an FM HD monitor. This is not the case.
  - Okay, there are several versions. - Timbo in Oz 13:21:46 12/21/15 (4)
    But, even with the M4M, do you really need all those extra features, like SCA levels, and the slot for the IBOC-HD module?
    
    Warmest
    
    Tim Bailey
    
    Skeptical Measurer & Audio Scrounger
    - RE: Okay, there are several versions. - Dimitry 14:53:42 12/21/15 (3)
      No, but it is the only DSP based tuner in current production.
      
      I don't need web-based data output and control, either. I could use a remote control and a power switch on the front, though...
      - RE: Okay, there are several versions. - 6bq5 15:49:02 12/23/15 (2)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Okay, there are several versions. posted by Dimitry on December 21, 2015 at 14:53:42
        
        I am not sure what there is to gain with a DSP ready tuner-
        Most of the stations that are broadcasting a good to great signal are on the left end of the dial (Non-profit) and have not yet jumped the broom stick for Digital-
        the analogue signal is great - and with the right antenna you can have amazing sound quality.
        I see that you are in MA- irrespective of which part of the state - barring some remote valleys - there is great FM in them thar air...
        try the Godars in a twin configuration - or as Tim suggests - a Rhombic-
        Happy Listening
        
        RE: Okay, there are several versions. - Dimitry 23:30:26 12/24/15 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Okay, there are several versions. posted by 6bq5 on December 23, 2015 at 15:49:02
        
        Thank you, I am getting some really great signal. I now have three Godars each pointing to a favorite station for best reception.
        
        However, an all DSP analogue tuner has some potential advantages. Note, that this is not an HD tuner, but rather the entire RF processing is done in the digital domain - all the IF, sideband rejection, bandwidth choice, etc. There are solutions to common FM problems that can be implemented in the digital domain that simply can't practically be done in the traditional analogue design.
        
        Certainly, the only tuner that has implemented this - a cheap Sony box has a dedicated cult following and NOS units sell at many times the original price.
        
        M4FM promises an audiophile implementation and maybe sounds great, or not.
        
        The SONY is a great DX tuner, but it is not highly rated on sound quality. - Timbo in Oz 14:40:30 12/27/15 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Okay, there are several versions. posted by Dimitry on December 24, 2015 at 23:30:26
        
        I still think that driving your MD108 really hard offers the best ROI in sound quality terms.
        
        Warmest
        
        Tim Bailey
        
        Skeptical Measurer & Audio Scrounger

Post a Followup:

FAQ

Post a Message!

Forgot Password?

Moniker (Username):
Password (Optional):
	Remember my Moniker & Password (What's this?) Eat Me
E-Mail (Optional):
Subject:

Message:	(Posts are subject to Content Rules)

Optional Link URL:
Optional Link Title:
Optional Image URL:
Upload Image:
E-mail Replies:	Automagically notify you when someone responds.

To view your new posting or follow-up, click on the RELOAD or REFRESH button on your browser.

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

Herbie's Audio Lab