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Chris J Dixon wrote:
My hi-fi system dates way back, and is built of separates (1). It
includes an FM tuner, and by means of an additional selector can
take inputs from TV (2) or computer. There are speakers in all
three downstairs rooms.

Much of the time I am listening live to R4 or R2, otherwise
downloaded podcasts or my own music collection, all of which has
been copied to MP3. R6 music (via TV) only on Sunday morning for
Cerys.

I am wondering if it is time to replace or add to the radio
tuner, with something that will also cope with DAB, maybe even
internet radio. Is this worthwhile, or more bother than it is
worth? Are things changing so fast that anything I buy would risk
being obsolete, or of little use, in a short time.

(1) Though in truth record deck and tape player are pretty much
retired now.

(2) Freeview plus Roku 3

A very cheap way is to use a FreeView tuner sound only. Usually has all
the stations you can't get on FM. Snag with most is the lack of display to
tell you which station it is on. But you can programme the remote to those
you actually want. And you've probably already got a UHF aerial.

DAB Often needs a decent external aerial to get the best results - and
even then doesn't really offer anything over FreeView. In most areas.

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