Sony XDRF1HD HD Radio Tuner

This unit plays great HD content at dead quiet noise levels and quite robust dynamic range, about the same as a local CD player. I used its output to made a recording of a live classical concert (in HD) that sounds as good as I would expect of a CD recording. I have a local jazz station that does not broadcast in HD and this was the only tuner ever to even pickup a listenable signal, albeit in analog FM. Its small form factor works for me as an easily portable, quality audio source, in my studio, my living room or even an P.A. source.

Great product. Works well with an indoor antenna, but would be better with an outdoor one. Excellent sound...locks to stations quickly.

30 miles North of Boston. Bought it because my Sony ES Receiver had difficulty with some of the Boston stations. This little Tuner works better than the one in $1000.00 ES receiver.

I love the sound!!! Ordered with Amazon and received it very quickly.
Good quality, as expected from Sony.
I recommend this item.

It works...nothing less, does the job, hands down ...about time a major brand came out with a tuner/receiver box and not just another alarm clock. Unfortunately, there are only 2 form factors out there for in-home receivers; one type by Sangean, and the other by Sony. I've not tried the Sangean yet, but if it performs the basic HD (hybrid-digital) radio functionality, it should be just as good; though most people would do well with using the Sony unit given the current price.

Pros: As long as the antenna is set up in a "good" area for reception, you are good to go... no problems. It also auto-tunes the station to HD when the signal is strong enough, and goes back to standard FM when the signal is weaker (letting you hear the difference). It has an "HD-scan" and a "standard-scan" feature - very useful.

Cons: It gets verrrry "hot" - be sure the area above the box has good ventilation! Not sure if these HD units are upgradable so it could be future-proof. Also, if the unit is unplugged, it will lose the time and presets (no battery backup). If reception is lost all together (not common), you'll have to again tune back to the HD channel you were listening to (as it only returns back to the primary station's frequency).

Overall: a simple unit - turn it on and you're good. It does the job it's expected to do - nothing more, nothing less. As long as you have an amplifier/receiver with stereo RCA inputs (or an RCA to 3.5 stereo adapter cable) and good antenna placement, you will be pleased with its performance.