Separates tuner or standalone

[Georgie Burgess]

Quick question. I'm in the process of buying a mid-range hifi separates system and I want to add an FM tuner. Not pushed about DAB and internet radio but chances are whatever I get will have either or both of those features. My question is would I be better off buying a separates tuner like a Denon 1800 etc or a standalone radio like the Pure Evoke Flow? I'll probably be purchasing a Roksan Kandy K2 amp so whatever I purchase will have to connect into this.

 

[KJ Palmer]

A decent seperates tuner should give you better reception than a small box crammed full of electronics, and possibly geared more to DAB than FM. I have an old Denon receiver, and with a good aerial attached somewhat outshines my little Roberts 'tranny'. That obviously comes into it's own for portable or non-critical use, but for the hi-fi I'd always go with seperates rather than plug in a line out from a portable. I'm quite impressed with the Denon DM37DAB, though, so something like that might be worth considering.

 

[Steeve24]

When I was thinking about adding a tuner to my amp, I had a look around and got a heavily praised Denon TU260II DISCONTINUED DENON TU260LII TUNER - available from Superfi UK Visit http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/page/moreinfo.cfm/product_id/204 for details
(the II bit means improved version, adds RDS, tuning dial etc), I think its great, got it secondhand from ebay for £30 delivered, I think its a couple of years old (maybe 8+?) but does what I need, no DAB but for the price a steal.