Does anyone else think FM sounds better than free digital streaming music with its below 160 kbps bit rate and even some paid sources like SiriusXM? I wish often times for a little higher fidelity than FM, but I don't believe I can get that with streaming without paying for a high than the free bit rate (not to mention procuring a networking receiver or a streamer). Maybe I shouldn't make that conclusion because I still don't have wifi streaming to my Hifi, but every time I listen to system using free streaming music I think the FM sounds better.
FM is free, you don't even need internet and a streamer and DAC. IMO FM tuning just works better for the user than streaming with its simplicity and quick access. When I'm listen to music I don't want to fiddle with my phone and apps. And most of the time, I like having a DJ curated playlist that just keeps the music rolling. I'm sure there are many free curated streaming music sources, but a lot of them aren't, I feel that FM broadcasting's potential especially digital was sort of neglected in the move toward streaming. Anyway, I'm interested in anyone's view on FM and even ones that might convince me digital music streaming is a better choice (it took me a long time to finally switch from traditional cable tv to streaming but I did it, so there's always hope I can do similar with audio lol).
FM is free, you don't even need internet and a streamer and DAC. IMO FM tuning just works better for the user than streaming with its simplicity and quick access. When I'm listen to music I don't want to fiddle with my phone and apps. And most of the time, I like having a DJ curated playlist that just keeps the music rolling. I'm sure there are many free curated streaming music sources, but a lot of them aren't, I feel that FM broadcasting's potential especially digital was sort of neglected in the move toward streaming. Anyway, I'm interested in anyone's view on FM and even ones that might convince me digital music streaming is a better choice (it took me a long time to finally switch from traditional cable tv to streaming but I did it, so there's always hope I can do similar with audio lol).