Radio tuners

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If you take your radio seriously, and have space on your hi-fi rack, then a dedicated tuner will give you the best of analogue and digital radio. Not many companies make standalone hi-fi tuners any more, but there are a couple worth considering.

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Up to £250

Denon TU-1800DAB

Uncovers a good level of detail thanks to its clear and relatively uncompressed delivery.

Reasons to buy

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Slick, attractive styling
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easy to use
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detailed, refined and full-bodied sound

Reasons to avoid

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Nothing

£250+

Arcam T32

Best Hi-Fi Tuner, Awards 2010. The Arcam T32 DAB/FM tuner is authoritative and dynamically unflappable – it's radio at its most appealing.

Reasons to buy

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Handsome, well-made object with big display
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locks solidly to signals
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dynamic, widescreen sound

Reasons to avoid

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A degree of care with system-matching is required
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