Do you really even need an HD radio tuner?

The timing of the email was perfect …
“I read your column each week and many thanks for the radio stations you have turned me on to, most recently KHUG (www.KHUG.rocks). I’ve been looking into replacing my home stereo with one that has HD digital reception. Do you have any recommendations?” — Rick Adams
I do have some recommendations, which I will get to in a minute. But I was already planning about talking about HD radios and tuners this week anyway … the p