![]() The biggest choice to be made is which type of output you want for your system. ![]() Getting Started: Setup was as simple as it could be. But I do like the overall design and ergonomics of the HDT-20 and I will also say is that Sangean units are generally well made and stand up well over time…in today’s cost-conscious market Sangean makes quality equipment for the price. This is a highly subjective issue and I won’t take a side because there are valid aspects pro and con. Some will argue that this tuner could be half the size but sometimes such downsized components (my Sony Blu-ray DVD players come to mind) are less convenient than full sized components simply because they have limited front panel features and they move when you try to use them. Even so, some functions are only accessible via the remote control which has the standard numeric keypad not present on the front of the tuner. The internal views show a compact power supply/input/output circuit board and a front panel logic/DSP/display board which is well-populated and of standard component size which allows a very clear and uncluttered front panel layout. Since most HD radios these days are complete receivers (meaning they include a tuner, amp and speakers), are there any advantages to a component tuner without amp and speakers in the same manner as traditional audio components? I’ll address that as we go along. The rear panel outputs are at a fixed standard level. ![]() There is also an 1/8” Headphone jack on the front panel which is controlled by the Volume Control. The HDT-20 is the only current production HD component tuner I am aware of anywhere near this price.ĭesign Concept: The HDT-20 is designed to easily interface with any home audio or audio/video setup with standard analog RCA Line Out jacks along with SPDIF Optical and Digital outputs. While there have been a few other component HD tuners, they are either discontinued or much more expensive. With the popular Sony XDR-F1HD (which seems to be more highly regarded for its reception than its sound quality) discontinued, Day Sequerra is the primary alternative and their models begin at more than ten times the price of the HDT-20.Įvery HD radio I have tested previously has been either a portable or table model and although most of these can feed an audio output to an external amplifier, none were created as true components designed to be used as an audio source for an external audio system. The HDT-20 is one of very few component HD tuners currently available, selling for about $154 at Amazon.
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