I don't consider Raioio "unlistenable" at all. I access the Radioio stations via a Squeezebox into the DAC of my RA Opus and I think it sounds pretty d*** good. A well recorded CD is better for sure, but I find Radioio, Pandora and other internet stations quite enjoyable and I listen to them a lot. The resource they provide to discover new music is invaluable, IMHO.
Internet radio stations that sound really good
There are 3 I have found whose sound quality stands out.
Bartok Radio Budapest, classical channel which broadcasts at 256 kbps mp3.
Big Blue Radio, 128 kbps AAC+ laid back classic rock channel. You can get the stream off of Shoutcast.com without having to register with their web site.
Great Radio, 160 kbps mp3. Classic rock that rocks. I can only find them at Shoutcast.com. They sound awfully good for 160 kbps mp3.
Bartok Radio Budapest, classical channel which broadcasts at 256 kbps mp3.
Big Blue Radio, 128 kbps AAC+ laid back classic rock channel. You can get the stream off of Shoutcast.com without having to register with their web site.
Great Radio, 160 kbps mp3. Classic rock that rocks. I can only find them at Shoutcast.com. They sound awfully good for 160 kbps mp3.