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TuneIn classical streaming through node 2i

For those that are frugal streamers, what are your favorite stations for *classical*, quality and program wise? Wouldn't mind hearing about other genres jazz, classic rock fwiw.

Potpoueri: Does anyone know what default stream the bluesound uses if multiple quality streams are available? Does anyone have to plug and unplug bluetooth devices over and over again to connect? Also, my node crashes when I select a different stream- anyone else have this issue. Otherwise very happy with it.

Back to the original question.  I'm partial to Kdfc because that is what I listened to before the internet. Not so much with Tilson Thomas. Seems like classical audiophile has good quality. In addition to KDFC,I also like Minnesota public radio for both quality and programming.

Thanks
recluse
recluse OP
270 posts
 
I was told by BS CS that most Tunein stations streams are MP3 at the source, regardless of final bit rate quality.

Does anyone know of specific stations that surpass this quality?
big_greg
6,728 posts
 
Radio Paradise streams at 44.1 / FLAC quality, however it's not classical. 
wlutke
744 posts
 
Tunein claims up to 320 kb plus.
https://tunein.com/radio/320KB-Plus-c1267347/
Bluesound says the highest quality reliable stream is chosen automatically.
https://support1.bluesound.com/hc/en-us/articles/202092793-How-do-I-change-stream-qualities-in-TuneI...
I've also tried Deezer and Qubuz on the Node 2i.  With those hi-rez streams I find myself listening to the gear and getting bored.   With Tunein and Spotify I'm constantly drawn into the music.  Backwards of my expectations.

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