Aside from that, there is the Sony AN-LP1 Active Loop Antenna, which has better build quality, some innovative features and better reviews, but is only available in Japan and is much more expensive. Luckily, we have eBay, so AU$130 and about a month later, I managed to buy one and run it through its paces to see what it is capable of.

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