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A Review of the Sangean HDT-1 HD Radio/AM/FM stereo tuner
PLL Synthesized HD Digital Radio Tuning System
40 Presets (10 FM-1, 10 FM-2, 10 AM-1, 10-AM-2) to get the best HD stations
Backlit LCD Display
Hybrid and Full Digital Radio Reception
Program Associated Data Services
Auto Preset System
Displays Information such as: Channel No., Channel Frequency, Ensemble Label, Service Label, Dynamic Label, Transmission Mode, Data Rate, Secondary Service Availability
Automatic Multiplex Re-configuration
Automatic Simulcast Re-configuration
FM RBDS function available with PS, PTY, RT and CT features
IR Remote Control
External Antenna Input
Line-out (Stereo-RCA)
Review (from www.thestreet.com)
Sangean makes all kinds of radios, not only under its own name, but also for other well-known brands. This AM-FM HD radio tuner is actually the company's second try at an affordable HD tuner. The first, the HDT-1 (no X) was well received. But audiophiles -- and specifically tuner-philes -- played with the tuner and emphatically told Sangean what they liked and didn't like.
Sangean actually listened. There's now a digital output (so you can use your own digital processor) and a less obtrusive front panel display (it dims and turns off) and slightly better specs. The result is a better tuner. Sound quality is good. Especially for a component tuner that lists for $249.99 and can be found for around $200 if you do your homework on the Web.
The Sangean HDT-1X is a plain-looking black box, but it's a great way to add HD Radio to your hi-fi system. Recommended.
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