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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
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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