Spotify, Rhapsody and Pandora

Posted by: CEverett on 08 October 2012

What are your experiences with the three listed services? I'm thinking about getting a Sonos Connect to take advantage of internet radio and these streaming services. I'm trying to understand what, if any, differences there are between Spotify and Rhapsody. What are your experiences and preferences between these three?

Thanks.

Clark.

Posted on: 08 October 2012 by Kendrick

You should also add MOG into the mix, which is comparable to Spotify and offers 16 million song choices. Computer Audiophile reviewed both, so you might want to check their website for more information. Wikipedia also has some good information on all music services and might be helpful.

I listen to MOG every day and like the ease of use and sound quality. The bit rate for MOG is 320K, which I think is the highest of any music service last time I checked. Down the road, you might consider getting the Sonos modified by Wyred4Sound. Compared to the basic version, which I owned, the modification makes a big difference in sound quality.

Posted on: 08 October 2012 by mutterback

+1 for MOG. Spotiify is supposedly upgrading to 320 bit rate, but hasn't yet. I also like the MOG user interface a lot better.

Posted on: 08 October 2012 by Dustysox

Good call about MOG, although I don't think it's available outside of the US yet.

i still enjoy Spotify, although "times are a changing"!!

Posted on: 08 October 2012 by NickSeattle

Spotify Premium via Squeezebox Touch into Naim DAC 555PS is sublime. It sounds a little better to me than Sonos into same. Still, Sonos has its advantages, especially the UI, and queueing.

FWIW, I am currently using Sonos via DC-1, and SBT via crude homemade RG6 RCA>BNC.

Try "The Descendants" soundtrack.

Nick