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Achieving the best sound from your tuner
This section is provided to offer some general assistance to those seeking
to get the very best performance from their tuner. You will be surprised
by just how much improvement can be had be experimenting with a few
simple factors. The following advice is based on our own years of trial
and error, and we hope that checking through it makes a positive
difference to the sound of your system.
Where to put your aerials
AM aerial position
The AM loop aerial is directional, so rotating it will dramatically change
the quality of AM reception. The assembly can be stood on a shelf, or on
the top of the tuner itself.
FM Aerial
The FM aerial should be installed as high as possible. The FM aerial is also
directional and the sound quality can be dramatically improved by correct
orientation.
For the best possible reception, you should consider the professional
installation of an ‘in roof’ FM antenna. REDGUM can supply a suitable FM
antenna for this purpose. There are TV aerial professionals who have test
equipment to optimise your aerial installation. (Use the white pages to
locate a local person.)
Why do I hear sounds when turning my tuner on and off?
You can expect to hear sounds from your loudspeakers when turning your
REDGUM tuner on and off. Usually, you will hear a slight ‘pop’ sound
when turning on, and a similar sound when turning off. These sounds are
caused by electrical energy increasing and decreasing within the
amplifier. They are a sign that your tuner is operating normally, and are
not a cause for concern.
