well, I have 3-4 good (Public) FM stations here
I do listen to the outstanding WWOZ on internet radio tho
https://www.wwoz.org/
I do listen to the outstanding WWOZ on internet radio tho
https://www.wwoz.org/
Tuner or Receiver
well, I have 3-4 good (Public) FM stations here I do listen to the outstanding WWOZ on internet radio tho https://www.wwoz.org/ |
In my mind, the FM tuner has by and large been replaced by Internet radio. While we can argue sound quality, issues of reception are more or less fixed given a stable Internet connection. +1 This is why my toy of an FM receiver is not part of my audio chain and and has been collecting dust for years. The only time I listen to FM is via my car radio, for 10 minutes to and from work. |
@audiolabyrinth I'm selling mine https://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/ele/6291300794.html And from what I understand, I'm asking a very reasonable price. I've seen this on the Internet for more than twice what I'm asking. If you are in the NY Long Area and are interested, let me know. |
erik_squires In my mind, the FM tuner has by and large been replaced by Internet radio. While we can argue sound quality, issues of reception are more or less fixed given a stable Internet connection.Given good reception conditions (a reasonable distance from the transmitter, and a proper antenna and installation) FM offers a v-e-r-y stable connection. In fact, the signal from many radio stations is sent over-the-air using an STL (or two) before it ever reaches the transmitter. As for sound quality: Let's face it, the SQ of many radio stations is nowhere near audiophile standards. But on those stations that do care about SQ, I think the best FM - using a good antenna and high-end tuner - walks all over any Internet stream that I've ever heard. To be fair, many people have never heard high-quality FM. They use a receiver or cheap tuner and the little free folded dipole that was packaged with it. In those instances, streaming probably is the better solution. |