I don't know how much Radio Shack is charging, but it's likely to be in the range of $200-$250. I should be clearer about the radio's limitations, based on the model I bought about two years ago. It's terrible on AM, so you'd buy it only for FM. Also, there are five-second delays any time you switch to an HD broadcaster, as I believe is standard with HD. However, I also find the radio doesn't come up right away when I turn it on, and very occasionally won't come up at all until I unplug the AC adaptor and reconnect it to the outlet. I have another radio right next to it for the times I want immediate reception, such as a news broadcast at the top of the hour. But for me, the pure clarity of the Boston Acoustics HD's musical sound outweighs its eccentricities.
To purchase or read reviews of HD component tuners, I would turn to C Crane, an online and phone-order company that is responsive to queries from visually impaired customers: http://www.ccrane.com/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> how much was it Stephen A. Guerra Assistive Technology Specialist Independent Living Aids Products for Your Active Independent Life! 200 Robbins Lane Building A, Suite 100 Jericho, NY 11753 Phone: (516) 937-1848-x313 Fax: (516) 937-3906 Email your questions to TechSupport Visit Independent Living Aids on the Web! Visit SoundBytes.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adrian Spratt Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 9:05 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HD radio The link for that IBicquity webpage where you can locate HD broadcasters in your area is http://www.ibiquity.com/hd_radio/hdradio_find_a_station Although it is a quirky device, I love my Boston Acoustics HD Receptor Radio. To my ears, it even sounds better playing non-HD stations than other tabletop-size radios I've heard. It's no longer available from the place where I bought it, but my local Radio Shack now sells it. When I was there last month, they were playing it to the entire store. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary G Schindler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Paul, before you plunk down any money on an HD radio, check to see what stations are playing in your area. you can find this out from the IBicquity site. I haven't bought one yet because the Pittsburgh stations last time I checked have a lousy selection of formats on HD radio. the AM band has only one station broadcasting in HD. I think you are better off with satellite radio. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Oeser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <Pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2008 9:28 PM Subject: HD radio I'm thinking of taking the plung and trying HD radio. The prices are lower than they were a year ago. Any one tried it yet? I still like my XM satellite radio but like to try new radios. Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
