What is the least compressed signal?


Hello everyone.I was wondering what everyone's thoughts might be about what is the least compressed front end signal? A friend of mine recently told me that radio signal is compressed. So I thought maybe a direct connection to a CD player? Or, since CDs are pretty compressed, maybe a record player? Thoughts?
the reason I ask is, my friend recently gave me a fantastic pair of speakers. And I've been listening to the radio through them. He had a disgusted look on his face and told me I was not using these speakers how they were meant to be used, because the radio signal is kind of crappy and compressed. I would love to use the speakers as they were intended. Meadowlark kestrel hot rods hooked up to an Integra receiver w/ kimbers
ddjr

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I assumed when you guys say LP you are referring to Long play vinyl records? Which is good to hear, if I am right, because I have an excellent record collection😄
So if I'm reading this correctly, CD's aren't compressed. Unless they are. Vinyl sounds great. Unless it doesn't. And radio is crap. Unless it isnt.  😆
So last night I listened to "audiophile uncompressed quality" music through my headphones, via my cellphone and YouTube. It didn’t sound any different than normal. Would that be because of the cellphone?
Okay then... How about this? a few years ago, my cousin recorded everything The Beatles had ever put out onto CD for me. He recorded it onto CD from a record player. What's says you?
Enough! No need to insult anyone. I'm just asking opinions about audio, not looking for anyone's disdain for anyone else. Let's get back on track...
      So to get a hi quality audio source, you need to purchase a high quality source, be it vinyl, CD, or mp3. Correct?