Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio Tuner

by Onkyo

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 17.1 x 3.2 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0026RHRFQ
• Item model number: UP-HT1
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,490 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #7 in Electronics > Home Audio & Theater > Stereo Components > Tuners
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 17, 2009

Product Description

Say goodbye to analog hiss and distortion, and hello to the diamond-sharp digital sound of HD Radio. With an ever-growing range of exciting new channels and program formats to choose from, HD Radio represents the future of free-to-air radio. And what better way to access this audio goldmine than with the UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner? The UP-HT1 sends high-quality digital audio via a single cable to your compatible Onkyo receiver’s Universal Port*. The same convenient cable also powers the tuner unit, saving on cable clutter. The tuner features 40 random presets for FM and AM stations, so there’s never any shortage of entertainment. Lastly, a rear-side Universal Port input gives you the option of “daisy chaining” a second compatible device, such as the new UP-A1 Onkyo Dock for the iPod. *Compatible models: TX-SR507, TX-SR577, TX-SR607, and later models from Onkyo’s 2009 A/V receiver range.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

69 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth it if you love radio and sound quality, December 5, 2010

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A. Luptak (Pittsburgh, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio Tuner (Electronics)

This product has a really low star review for no reason except people can't objectively review something. (see rant below review)

It works and works great. The sound quality is amazing, like listening to radio on CD. If you are an NPR listener and your station supports HD, get this! It works, works well with the receiver I have and I have the Onkyo Ipod dock plugged into it too, (which also works flawlessly)

My only caution is to buy a powered external antenna ( I have a Terk that's a few years old). Most receivers will not pick up well enough for HD with the awful FM antenna (aerial to some) supplied, especially if you are far from the source. You've spent the money for an Onkyo HD Tuner, so buy an extra antenna. Hint: Many old TV "Rabbit Ears" will work, new or old.

Overall, a good investment if you like radio and like it clear. Yes, it's pricey, but think it was worth it. Get a good external antenna and you won't be disappointed.

Now, for the rant:

First off, don't give an item a bad review if it's DOA. Send it back, get a new one and then review it. Sometimes, you get a lemon, whether it's a car, appliance or an HD tuner! Yes, it's disappointing, but it happens. Make sure it works with your system before you buy it, the description lists which receivers it works with. If your situation doesn't allow you to return it, that's not the fault of the product, so don't give it a bad rating.

Sorry, had to get that out.

25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Does what it is supposed to do!!!!!!!!!!!!!, January 2, 2010

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phxdaniel (Phoenix, Az) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio Tuner (Electronics)

Hooked up easily.
Display is cool.
Even does OSD.
Pricey but works great.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Onkyo UP-Ht1 Radio Tuner, April 11, 2011

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D. Osborn - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio Tuner (Electronics)

Bought this tuner for my high end Onkyo system and was not disappointed with the sound that I received from it.
Many channels that it received did not register as high def. It did receive about 16 channels in the Chicago metro area as high def. The sound quality was equivalent
to CD media. The AM reception was not as good. Probably this is due to a pure AM antenna.