Nexus Audio's T-2: the 1U AM/FM/XM Radio tuner

If you're in the market for a portable XM Satellite Radio tuner, there's plenty of options to keep you occupied, but if you're scouting a more studio-oriented alternative, Nexus Audio Systems has your gig. Claiming to be the "first Canadian manufacturer to receive approval to produce an XM Satellite Radio-ready tuner," the T-2 also touts AM/FM reception and a snazzy blue LCD display for showing off track and artist information. Geared towards "the custom AV market," the unit is housed a in rackmoutable 1U chassis, and was designed to play nice with the company's own C-6 series AV controllers. The brushed aluminum tuner features "audio grade" components and output circuitry along with a "highly regulated" toroidal power supply. While the firm doesn't list an expected price nor ship date, we're sure the mounties will be strapping the trifecta of tuners into that custom AV rack real soon.

[Via Orbitcast]

[Apothus @ Nov 6th 2006 3:58AM]

This is excellent, i have been looking for something like this to go with my home stereo for a while now. the tricky part that im not sure on and hopefully someone can help me is if XM radio is available in Australia or does the network currently only cover north America?

[slojohn @ Nov 6th 2006 7:09AM]

XM is live in Australia, good luck buying Canadian merchandise there though

[pitsch @ Nov 6th 2006 10:09AM]

yeah, give me that without anything inside. still looking for an aluminium 1u enclosure with nice 2.4 inch color LCD. something in between the Antec Fusion, the Silverstone La Scala SST-LC18, Apple Xserve and something like this: http://www.avrio.co.uk/acatalog/GAL01.pdf

[Ryan Saghir @ Nov 6th 2006 9:56AM]

XM is only available in North America. You can listen online worldwide (on both services).

[Keith Neave @ Nov 13th 2006 11:10AM]

It's important to note that this is not simply an "XM Ready" unit, but rather an "XM Radio" piece. Meaning that the entire chip set is integrated right into the unit, and you do not need to buy an external module in order to receive XM Satellite Radio. There are many companies making "XM Ready" pieces today, but Nexus Audio Systems is indeed the first Canadian company to offer an "XM Radio" unit. With it's RS232 connection it can be purchased as a 'stand alone' piece and integrated into any system, and does not necessarily have to be connected to the Nexus system. First units will be shipping by the end of the month. For more info see www.nexusaudiosystems.com