It seems like the only FM stations that play classical and jazz are NPR affiliates and college radio (which are sometimes NPR affiliates).
IME, the stations in major markets have excellent SQ with a low noise floor and detailed, extended highs. Even though they broadcast an analogue signal, to my knowledge all sources are stored on servers with an occasional CD being spun.
It sounds like they are not using compression in studio, but all broadcast stations are required to use compression in the transmission of the signal.
For the home, a good outdoor FM antenna is recommended.
These are stations on the FM band but also have live streaming. Usually they offer other internet channels which have prerecorded programming such as concerts.
I listen to FM classical everyday in my car and hope it continues. I still find it a very worthwhile source of new music and the old standards.
IME, the stations in major markets have excellent SQ with a low noise floor and detailed, extended highs. Even though they broadcast an analogue signal, to my knowledge all sources are stored on servers with an occasional CD being spun.
It sounds like they are not using compression in studio, but all broadcast stations are required to use compression in the transmission of the signal.
For the home, a good outdoor FM antenna is recommended.
These are stations on the FM band but also have live streaming. Usually they offer other internet channels which have prerecorded programming such as concerts.
I listen to FM classical everyday in my car and hope it continues. I still find it a very worthwhile source of new music and the old standards.