Does anyone listen to the radio anymore?


My tuner has been collecting dust the last few years. Got me thinking, how many  audiophiles even listen to the radio anymore when there are so many other options available?

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I stopped listening to the radio maybe about 15 years ago. There is nothing locally besides NPR or another public radio station locally worth listening to. So much ash and trash radio stations out there. However recently wit the advent of being able to stream stations from around the world things seem to be opening up for me. An actual radio no, but streaming a station yes.

At times, KBACH 89.5 classical music in the greater PHX area. Listen through my Sansui 8080 or Kenwood KR7400 depending where I am in the house. 

WRTI 90.1 - Temple University broadcasts HD classical and jazz full time over its two channels.  Excellent programming on each.  I spin vinyl for my focused listening sessions but daily have WRTI on while reading or doing chores or simply not in the mood to change Lp’s.   The HD signal through my Outlaw Receiver certainly provides a richer sound than I get streaming Spotify or Sonos radio.  Through both channels I have been introduced to new material and artists which I have then sought out on vinyl which I purchased to add to record collection.  Support local radio.  It beats algorithm derived playlists any day.