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Why does FM radio sound so good?

I have always compared my systems over the years to FM rock, etc, and, until lately, was always disappointed that I did not have that sound, even in the car.  What is the history of station playback equipment at FM stations?  I suppose it's all streamed or files now, but didn't they use single-song tapes awhile back?     
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I don't listen to a lot of FM these days. But when I do it sounds as 'clean' as ever. It does not have the frequency response of a class vinyl or even the best digital. So I figure as I age, I don't hear much more that what FM is capable of anyway. But the best stations, actually have some depth and space to them. 
In contrast to the horrid compression of satellite broadcasts. 
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