@cleeds So I’m sitting here listening to Radio Paradise and the same channel comes at 192k Ogg/Vorbis and in FLAC + , so I’m sitting here doing an A/B comparison and I prefer the 192k over the FLAC +. I’m also realizing how ignorant I am in regards to streaming. But I don’t know what I don’t know. What’s nice is I’ve reached about 200 hrs on freshly rebuilt amps and new tubes and I’m really starting to hear the subtle differences. Wife leaves tomorrow for two weeks and I can set up the recently acquired gear in an optimal situation that totally violates the Wife Factor. Thanks again , life is good.
Streaming Tidal/Qbuzz Vs Internet Radio
My question is, why do some of the radio channels on my streamer sound better than Tidal or Qbuzz ? I have an Innuos streamer to a Schiit Yiggy and subscribe to both Tidal and Qbuzz. I listen to Radio Paradise and Dot 1 FM , and they have better sound quality than the paid services. Although this is not the case with most radio stations these two sound very good to me. Granted they play at a slightly higher volume, but when I adjust for this I still get a better soundstage, more detail and greater bass. When I play the radio channels on my small system I have to lower the subwoofer volume. On my larger system I do not run subs. So I’m curious if you’ve noticed this too, and any explanations would be appreciated. Cheers , Mike B.
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On RP's website, you can control the stream rate on your computer as @buellrider97 mentions above. However, when streaming on a Bluesound device with RP pre-loaded, you have your choice of MQA or CD quality. Per my previous comment, my DAC (LAIV Harmony) always shows nothing higher than 44.1kHz. The sound is fantastic, and I would assume that I am listening to something with higher resolution. Am I missing something here? |
I don't think so. You're not going to get better than 44.1 from Radio Paradise. |
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