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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 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? 
wlutke
744 posts
 
I mean I’m listening to the gear and not the music.  It doesn’t pull me in and captivate me.
big_greg
6,697 posts
 
Bluesound Node 2i. If your main interest is internet radio, most of it is pretty compressed, so spending more would be wasteful imho. Radio Paradise streams in FLAC, and that will sound good through the Bluesound. 
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