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by Gameboy42 on October 9th, 2003

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What's the difference between a receiver, a tuner, and an amplifier?

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  • by Gameboy42 on October 9th, 2003

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    These three terms are often used interchangably, but they mean different things.

    A tuner is a device that simply receives radio signals (AM and/or FM).

    An amplifier just amplifies an input signal before sending the signals to your speakers. They require an input device, such as a CD player, turntable, or tuner.

    A reciever will incorporate both of these into one unit. A receiver not only receives radio signals, but it also amplifies them so they can be sent to your speakers. Receivers also perform switching between inputs, which is sometimes considered the job of a "preamplifier." High-end audio setups usually break these functions down into separate components, but for consumer-grade usage, a good receiver with all these functions built into one unit will do a perfectly good job.

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