Internet Radio: Audiophile or no?


I was interested in finding out whether people think Internet radio has much to offer an audiophile these days?

I would say yes. The sound quality is pretty good and the variety of music available is without equal.
128x128mapman
I've been using WRTI's hd streaming through winamp to run in my new Bel Canto Dac3...

Sounds pretty darned good...and instantly gives me an extensive jazz collection.

Dunno yet if it rivals my lossless rips, but it certainly is a wonderful asset.
I was listening to a jazz station last night and enjoyed really good imaging. I'll be tuning in more often. Very enjoyable!
Yes, selection but not sound quality really.....yet. There is hope for the future.

ET
I use a Squeeze Box connected to a Cal Alpha and stream both XM and Internet radio to my stereo. It's pretty much all I listen to now. It might not be quite as good sonically, but it's close enough. With the choices I have plus good radio stations pretty much going the way of the dodo, what are you going to do? It works for me!