Internet radio stations that sound really good

thanks Ross

Jazz radio is nice

I'm a somafm.com fan, more for the unique music selection than anything else. The quality is 128k mp3 which seems to be what the vast majority of internet radio is using.

Obviously 128 mp3 leaves something to be desired on our hi-fi equipment, but I can see how it works fine for the vast majority of casual consumers out there listening on lo-fi Big Box Store stereos.

I wonder when we'll start seeing hi-fi targeted internet radio, streaming at 256k+ or even FLAC? I'd gladly pay a monthly subscription fee to access such a service.

977music.com streams eleven free Internet Radio stations 24/7 with online music from the greatest artists from the 50's through the 80's, 90's and today.

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Lupinthe3rd, I don't think there are enough audiophiles to support such a service. Or, they'd have to jack up the rate so high, it would be unbearable. Rhapsody is $13 per month for 192 bitrate MP3. To get FLAC on a subscription basis, they'd have to charge $50 per month or more. Even then it might not survive if they don't get enough subscribers.
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Anyone have anything new to add to this thread? Especially Jazz and blues stations?