Why does Jazz Loft sound so good?

[icehockeyboy]

Thanks, I used to listen to Smooth Jazz all the time a few years back when they started releasing their compilation albums but I went off it and haven't tried lately.

Ah, there are quite a few stations that start with Smooth Jazz, the ones I'm referring to aren't just called that, the name just starts with it, as in Smooth Jazz 24/7 etc.

[electric beach]

I only tried the Linn for a short while, it didn't hook me. I think you have to try them all at a few different time, just like any DJ station there are different people programming.

I even like the Jazz Loft jingle

No chatter and no adverts.

Thanks for the link, smooth jazz is my favourite radio station so far but the jingles are getting annoying. Any other recommendations? What do you think of the Linn stations?

[icehockeyboy]

Have to say Jazz Loft do play a very wide selection of jazz, however, I believe your description of "organic/ analogue" or whatever, seems to be because of a very rolled off top end.

[electric beach]

Sure, could be. But there's also a really strong presence, which is the bit I find appealing. There's nothing wrong with the musical connection, whatever the fidelity constraints or manipulation

[icehockeyboy]

Sure, could be. But there's also a really strong presence, which is the bit I find appealing. There's nothing wrong with the musical connection, whatever the fidelity constraints or manipulation

I like a nice shimmering vibrant top end, not in the Monitor Audio sense though!

[Covenant]

What's the URL to stick in squeezebox favourites Steve? http://jazzloft.de/ failed to parse whatever that means.
Have you tried Radio Paradise Naim Exclusive? Excellent quality.

[icehockeyboy]

Having only been slightly impressed with the Jazz Loft initially, I have to say I am now a total convert!

Fabulously wide range of jazz to suit all tastes of the genre!

[cwarchc]

I like Jazz Loft, but have you tried http://www.kmhd.org/index.php
I find their music more to my taste