I didn't know this! Lately, for nerdy fun, I listen to a streaming track over Bluetooth then the corresponding track on vinyl.


It's amazing how much more "rounded" the vinyl sounds compared to the streaming/Bluetooth version.


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From: Code for Libraries <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Patrick Pletcher <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2022 2:19 PM
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Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Bluetoothing through the snow

Bluetooth forces data compression on an audio signal. If you are
streaming audio from Spotify or Pandora, it probably won't make much
difference. But I prefer lossless audio formats with wired headphones or
speakers. It is unfortunate that people seem to prefer streamed audio in
lossy formats these days. Sorry, I used to play in a college orchestra,
and my ears are really tuned to quality sound.

On 12/24/22 11:33, charles meyer wrote:
> My esteemed listmates,
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> As we enjoy Christmas and all the holidays, I almost joined with an impulse
> buy.
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> I read Trusted Reviews for best Bluetooth speaker and best budget speaker
> but I don’t need it to be waterproof or capable of honoring a Stradivarius.
> Just to be portable enough so I can grab it with one hand and listen to
> “Fresh Air.”
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> Must I spend $47 on a speaker just to migrate Terry Gross from room to room?
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> I’ve found sometimes there can be a tad bit of snobbery with audio
> equipment. I’m not Pavarotti so I probably won’t notice the subtlest of
> sound nuances especially when I’m just listening to interviews.
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> I’ve Googled Bluetooth speakers and found a few “reviews” but aren’t there
> just basic specs for a bare-bones speaker without deluxe chrome or
> Corinthian leather?
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> Thank you!
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> Merry Christmas and the happiest of holidays to you.
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> Charles.
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> Charles Meyer
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> Charlotte County Public Library