Tuners & FM/DAB Radio

Here are some questions we have been frequently asked over the years. This section will be updated as we encounter further questions.

  • Naim tuners seem to need quite high signal levels. Surely tuners of this quality should work with even very small levels of signal?

    Our tuners are designed to offer the best possible sound quality from a broadcast signal, not to pull in very weak or distant stations. They require a very high quality signal to achieve this (Garbage in, garbage out . . .) and weak stations cannot be resolved to an acceptable quality level.
    It is also important to remember that a strong signal may not automatically ensure optimum sound quality: even a strong signal can be spoiled by interference from other signals, affecting the sound and in some cases causing the tuner to drift. So, a good, directional aerial that rejects interference is virtually a prerequisite.