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best way to get internet radio

I use an SACD player to listen to my serious music, as well as FM in my area. I want to expand to internet radio and want the best sound possible within reason. What I find frustrating is getting the best sound just for internet radio, and not spending a lot for other digital files, if that makes sense. I know internet radio has its sound problems but getting the best sound is something I am interested in. I am considering BlueSound or maybe a Cambridge, Denon or Marantz streamer? Any advice would be much appreciated. 
dorningarts
dorningarts OP
18 posts
 
thanks, I was thinking that, the compromised source really limits the amount you can do with it. Does the Bryston sound a lot better, can you justify the price difference just for internet radio?
mahler123
3,515 posts
 
No, the Bryston cost me almost 4K, although you can get used units for about 2.5K.  I didn’t buy it for Internet Radio, but since it’s there I give it a listen.  Bluesound is fine and the TuneIn app within the Bluesound OS works well, and you can get several Node2 for the price of a Bryston.  Now, if you are buying a streamer for other reasons then it’s a different story...
dorningarts OP
18 posts
 
thanks again, big help:)
wlutke
744 posts
 
I followed the same quest and went Bluesound Node 2i.  Having tried Qobuz and Deezer I've found that hi-rez can show off the gear but the tradeoff was a more sterile presentation.  To me, Spotify and Tunein serve the music better and let me forget about the gear.  Quality isn't an issue when I'm having fun.
dorningarts OP
18 posts
 
Thanks, when you say sterile are you talking about the sound? 
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