--- product_id: 35945274 title: "HDT-20" brand: "sangean" price: "2822 Lei" currency: RON in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Sangean" url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/35945274-hdt-20 store_origin: RO region: Romania --- # Dual Alarm & Sleep Timer HD Digital & Analog Tuner 24-bit/48kHz Digital Output HDT-20 **Brand:** sangean **Price:** 2822 Lei **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Elevate your sound game — never miss a beat with Sangean HDT-20! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** HDT-20 by sangean - **How much does it cost?** 2822 Lei with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/35945274-hdt-20) ## Best For - sangean enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sangean brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Crystal-Clear HD Radio Reception:** Experience pristine digital sound with hybrid AM/FM/HD tuning and external antennas for superior signal clarity. - • **Reliable 24/7 Performance & Timers:** Built to last with a 1-year warranty, featuring dual alarms and sleep functions to fit your lifestyle rhythm. - • **Smart Display & User-Friendly Controls:** Large LCD shows artist info, signal quality, and clock time, with customizable dimmer for any ambiance. - • **Instant Station Access & Memory Presets:** 20 direct input presets with intuitive remote control put your favorite stations just a button away. - • **Seamless Integration with Your Hi-Fi Setup:** Analog and digital outputs (optical SPDIF & coaxial) ensure flawless connection to your existing stereo or DAC. ## Overview The Sangean HDT-20 is a premium AM/FM/HD digital tuner designed for audiophiles and professionals seeking superior sound quality and versatile connectivity. Featuring 20 memory presets, analog and digital outputs, a large info-rich LCD display, and dual alarm timers, it seamlessly integrates with existing stereo systems. Its robust build and advanced antenna design deliver exceptional reception and reliability, making it a must-have for those who demand high-fidelity radio experiences. ## Description The HDT-20 features full digital or hybrid search functions allowing you to conveniently seek both standard AM and FM signals or just the ones broadcasting in full digital HD glory, and on its large LCD display shows information such as artist, song title, station call letters and other helpful information. With the external AM & FM antennas it provides the superior reception and sensitivity that Sangean is famous for. Review: THE Best Quality Component Tuner I’ve ever owned! - This is my Second HDT HD Sangean tuner I own, still have the HDT-1 but wanted a digital out to mate with my new RME ADI-2 Dac. My HDT 1 lasted over 15 years and was still working perfectly so the question of are these made to last I would say Yes. I never had a problem with the 1 and so I took the plunge last September on the 2. Wow guys, Sangean outdid themselves. The Kit Looks FANTASTIC. Really looks very well built. So now here’s my reply to some of the reviews on desertcart I’ve read. Too complicated to use. Well yes and No. Sangean put a schiit load of features, buttons, menus for us folks who like to “Play” with our gear. But, you DON’T have to use it that way. I’ve got mine set up like my old HDT 1. Have 10 presets lined up, just like the old days, Tune in a station, hold down a preset button for a second and it’s set! To “recall”, a preset, you have to hit the “Preset” button and then the preset you want to go to. No big deal. Thee other thing is the button layout, most of the button’s have a “Dual” purpose, IF YOU WANT TO GET CRAZY. I just us it like a regular tuner and there is nothing complicated about it. But….if you want to Tweak away, you’ll have plenty to play with. Now, the sound, again, wit a Top Tier dipole inside antenna, reception in the Seattle area is great. Tons of college stations, underground stations and “Sub Channel stations (HD 2 and up) with lots of the sub stations streaming internet radio stations. The sound Quality is Fantastic. Digital output coax into my DAC is 48 KHz and a 24 Bit Depth! Read that again……… No digital “burps, clicks, farts, stutters, shadows, nothing but CLEAN reception and truly High Fidelity music. The digital display is easy to see from 10 feet away and at full brightness it is fine, I have no complaints about the display at all. Again, my log HDT 1 lasted 15+ years and is still perfectly functional, so I think that should say something about the reliability of these tuners. And last but not least, th AM section is surprisingly good, compared to so many tuners old and new that sound like crap on the AM band, Sangean should be commended on not overlooking this band because I do listen to AM radio a lot. I keep my tuner in 24/7 by the way, including my old HDT 1, 24/7. Not lying here, the jazz station I listen to keeps the Cats mellow at night. Hope that helps, I’m really digging it, and all the cool HD Sub channels around here really making my experience worthwhile. Gerard Masters Review: Excellent upgrade to standard FM receiver - I have a very good 1984 receiver, but after reading multiple reviews from hi-fi websites, thought this was worth a try. NOT DISSAPOINTED! Want to share a few points below - You may want or need to add a better antenna, depending on your location. I have never had success with wire antennas so did not try the one included, but some reviewers had good results so suggest trying that first. I use rabbit ears that I harvested from a junk 1978 TV set and get very good reception considering it is right next to the tuner. I tried multiple positions but was not pleased at first. Then I moved the tuner a few inches and got better reception. So there's that. But I did notice a difference in HD quality between stations with four-bar signal strength and the ones with five bars. When the weather gets better I'll try moving the antenna to the attic and hope that helps. The five-bar signals produce outstanding results. Also if you are not doing this already, be sure to buy some decent cables to connect to your receiver or amp. I set my tuner up with crappy ones first to make sure the thing worked, but was a bit disappointed. Then I purchased some good ones on desertcart and was quire pleased with the improvement. The pair was less than $30 and well worth it. Some people spend hundreds on them but this pair got the standard FM stations back to the quality of my receiver, so unless you have a receiver/amp in the four-to-five digit dollar range there's no need spend more. Check some hi-fi community websites for suggestions and/or submit a question and I'll advise which ones I bought. BTW, I will buy more for my other components. Have not yet experimented with the AM function so cannot comment. Only drawback is that remote volume and muting control works only for the headphones, at least when running through analog components. Don't know if it would would work with total digital equipment. Setting the stations using the instructions is a bit confusing but easy once you understand that you have to release the two buttons before hitting the preset number button. Display will tell you when you've successfully added it. Overall I'm very happy with this purchase. Quality for the price is surprisingly good! UPDATE: IF YOU ARE CONNECTING TUNER TO AMP WITH RCA CABLES, READ THIS FOR GREATLY IMPROVED RESPONSE: While reading some hifi web threads I learned that performance can be enhanced by connecting tuner to a DAC (digital audio converter) via the optical audio output. Then connect from the DAC to the amp with your RCA cables. You can spend a lot of money if you want, but I bought a converter that included the optical digital cable through desertcart for $15 . Took just few minutes and WOW, really improved performance. 4-bar strength signals now sound fantastic. Search the internet for best DAC's if you want to review all options, but be sure to get one! ## Features - HD Digital Radio/ FM-Stereo/AM Component Tuner with Analog or Digital Outputs to connect to an existing Stereo Receiver or Pre-Amplifier - 20 Memory Presets (10 AM, 10 FM) 10 Key Button for AM / FM Frequency Direct Input with Included Infrared Remote Control - In/Out Jacks: AC In, Analog Audio Line Output, Optical Digital SPDIF or Digital Coaxial Outputs, Headphone Out, External FM Telescopic Antenna and AM External Loop Antenna Included - Information Display for Channel Frequency, Call Sign, Radio Text, Audio Mode, Service Mode, Signal Quality and Clock Time where available by station - Real Time Clock with Alarm and Sleep Function, 2 Alarm Timers by Radio, Mono Control for Audio Quality and Display Dimmer Adjustment - Included components: Radio Component/Tuner, Remote, User Manual, Power Cord, Warranty Card ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01BY02C5K | | Additional Features | Built-In Clock | | Antenna Location | Music, News | | Best Sellers Rank | #76,967 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #4 in Audio Component Tuners | | Brand | Sangean | | Built-In Media | Radio Component/Tuner, Remote, User Manual, Power Cord, Warranty Card | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Headphone | | Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 613 Reviews | | Display Technology | LCD | | Display Type | LCD | | Enclosure Material | Plastic | | Frequency | 108 MHz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00729288029427 | | Hardware Interface | Headphone | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 16.93"L x 11.24"W x 2.97"H | | Item Weight | 5 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Sangean America, Inc. | | Mfr Part Number | HDT-20 | | Model Number | HDT-20 | | Number of Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Product Dimensions | 16.93"L x 11.24"W x 2.97"H | | Radio Bands Supported | AM/FM | | Special Feature | Built-In Clock | | Style Name | Tuner | | Tuner Technology | AM/FM/HD | | Tuner Type | AM/FM/HD | | UPC | 729288029427 | | Warranty Description | 1 year | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Sangean - **Color:** Black - **Connectivity Technology:** Auxiliary - **Included Components:** Radio Component/Tuner, Remote, User Manual, Power Cord, Warranty Card - **Power Source:** Corded Electric - **Product Dimensions:** 16.93"L x 11.24"W x 2.97"H - **Radio Bands Supported:** AM/FM - **Special Feature:** Built-In Clock - **Style:** Tuner - **Tuner Technology:** AM/FM/HD ## Images ![HDT-20 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81PMhBfOYQL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is it possible to connect an external yagi roof antenna with rg6 coax cable to this radio? or does it come with a small antenna connected permanently?** A: Andrew: The FM input on the Sangean is for standard 75-ohm (RG6) so your external antenna will connect. It comes with an FM loop antenna, but I have an external antenna hooked up and it works fine. rgds, Pete **Q: Does this reciever pick up HD-2 signals?** A: Yes this does. I read the manual and it says hd 1 hd2 and hd 3 **Q: Will it keep station memories if you unplug or lose power?** A: I think for a little while. I have a Sangean HDR-18 radio, very similiar to this receiver in operation. I have unplugged it to move it and I did not loose any preset radio stations. **Q: Can you force analog-only reception? There's a station I like that has very bad compression artifacts on the digital.** A: Not that I can find. This was possible on the older model (HDT-1x) but not on this one as far as I can tell. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE Best Quality Component Tuner I’ve ever owned! *by G***S on December 23, 2022* This is my Second HDT HD Sangean tuner I own, still have the HDT-1 but wanted a digital out to mate with my new RME ADI-2 Dac. My HDT 1 lasted over 15 years and was still working perfectly so the question of are these made to last I would say Yes. I never had a problem with the 1 and so I took the plunge last September on the 2. Wow guys, Sangean outdid themselves. The Kit Looks FANTASTIC. Really looks very well built. So now here’s my reply to some of the reviews on Amazon I’ve read. Too complicated to use. Well yes and No. Sangean put a schiit load of features, buttons, menus for us folks who like to “Play” with our gear. But, you DON’T have to use it that way. I’ve got mine set up like my old HDT 1. Have 10 presets lined up, just like the old days, Tune in a station, hold down a preset button for a second and it’s set! To “recall”, a preset, you have to hit the “Preset” button and then the preset you want to go to. No big deal. Thee other thing is the button layout, most of the button’s have a “Dual” purpose, IF YOU WANT TO GET CRAZY. I just us it like a regular tuner and there is nothing complicated about it. But….if you want to Tweak away, you’ll have plenty to play with. Now, the sound, again, wit a Top Tier dipole inside antenna, reception in the Seattle area is great. Tons of college stations, underground stations and “Sub Channel stations (HD 2 and up) with lots of the sub stations streaming internet radio stations. The sound Quality is Fantastic. Digital output coax into my DAC is 48 KHz and a 24 Bit Depth! Read that again……… No digital “burps, clicks, farts, stutters, shadows, nothing but CLEAN reception and truly High Fidelity music. The digital display is easy to see from 10 feet away and at full brightness it is fine, I have no complaints about the display at all. Again, my log HDT 1 lasted 15+ years and is still perfectly functional, so I think that should say something about the reliability of these tuners. And last but not least, th AM section is surprisingly good, compared to so many tuners old and new that sound like crap on the AM band, Sangean should be commended on not overlooking this band because I do listen to AM radio a lot. I keep my tuner in 24/7 by the way, including my old HDT 1, 24/7. Not lying here, the jazz station I listen to keeps the Cats mellow at night. Hope that helps, I’m really digging it, and all the cool HD Sub channels around here really making my experience worthwhile. Gerard Masters ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent upgrade to standard FM receiver *by T***R on January 4, 2024* I have a very good 1984 receiver, but after reading multiple reviews from hi-fi websites, thought this was worth a try. NOT DISSAPOINTED! Want to share a few points below - You may want or need to add a better antenna, depending on your location. I have never had success with wire antennas so did not try the one included, but some reviewers had good results so suggest trying that first. I use rabbit ears that I harvested from a junk 1978 TV set and get very good reception considering it is right next to the tuner. I tried multiple positions but was not pleased at first. Then I moved the tuner a few inches and got better reception. So there's that. But I did notice a difference in HD quality between stations with four-bar signal strength and the ones with five bars. When the weather gets better I'll try moving the antenna to the attic and hope that helps. The five-bar signals produce outstanding results. Also if you are not doing this already, be sure to buy some decent cables to connect to your receiver or amp. I set my tuner up with crappy ones first to make sure the thing worked, but was a bit disappointed. Then I purchased some good ones on Amazon and was quire pleased with the improvement. The pair was less than $30 and well worth it. Some people spend hundreds on them but this pair got the standard FM stations back to the quality of my receiver, so unless you have a receiver/amp in the four-to-five digit dollar range there's no need spend more. Check some hi-fi community websites for suggestions and/or submit a question and I'll advise which ones I bought. BTW, I will buy more for my other components. Have not yet experimented with the AM function so cannot comment. Only drawback is that remote volume and muting control works only for the headphones, at least when running through analog components. Don't know if it would would work with total digital equipment. Setting the stations using the instructions is a bit confusing but easy once you understand that you have to release the two buttons before hitting the preset number button. Display will tell you when you've successfully added it. Overall I'm very happy with this purchase. Quality for the price is surprisingly good! UPDATE: IF YOU ARE CONNECTING TUNER TO AMP WITH RCA CABLES, READ THIS FOR GREATLY IMPROVED RESPONSE: While reading some hifi web threads I learned that performance can be enhanced by connecting tuner to a DAC (digital audio converter) via the optical audio output. Then connect from the DAC to the amp with your RCA cables. You can spend a lot of money if you want, but I bought a converter that included the optical digital cable through Amazon for $15 . Took just few minutes and WOW, really improved performance. 4-bar strength signals now sound fantastic. Search the internet for best DAC's if you want to review all options, but be sure to get one! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great HD tuner as the only game in town, BUT… *by B***N on January 6, 2024* This is a great way to add HD radio to your AV system. It tunes a lot of stations using the small outside TV antenna system I have, but there is a problem with the optical/coaxial digital output. The digital output is silent for most of the frequencies on the FM band. No static and no stations even when they do tune in. I tried two different receivers and even the digital input of a MacBook Pro and the results were the same. The analog output sounds fine, but digital should be the way to go. Has anyone seen this issue? I have to try their support again. AM HD works fine, but there is only one weak station in the area far away, so I can’t use it downstairs. This is the second unit I tried. Both have build dates of 11/2022, but I bought one from Walmart which I returned. This one came from Amazon and I will probably keep it despite the problem. I would give it five stars if not for the digital output problem. 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