Stream Quality and Listening tips
Opera Music Broadcast is a live MP3 stream broadcasting at 128kbps! Unlike an “on-demand” program, when you click in to us, you will join our program in progress. The stream is compatible with many players, but we recommend one of these four: (click on the player name to download)
Player Downloads: iTunes, Real Player, Windows Media, Winamp
To listen to Opera Music Broadcast, simply click on one of the “Listen Links” near the top and bottom of almost every page on our website.
To get the best quality from our audio stream, we also recommend using a 1/8 inch stereo to RCA phono patch cord and connect the line-out of your sound card to auxiliary-in on your stereo amplifier/receiver.
We also thought this was kinda cool: Muzee USB Internet Radio tool
The Classical Music Broadcast stations have been streaming 24/7 since 2005. It’s very rare, but we may go down for a few minutes because of server problems or maintenance. We often load new music into the station on the weekend, and you may experience some issues withsound during that process. In that event, we hope you will try again!
We sincerely thank you for listening and hope you will tell your friends about us!
Opera Music Broadcast is a division of Classical Music Broadcast.com, Inc.
Troubleshooting
Problems Listening at Work
Often times corporate networks will block streaming audio or prevent listeners from installing audio software on work PCs. Try the Muzee tool above.






iTunes
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I have joined as a member and hoped to have the broadcast at 148 kbps but on my I Tune list it shows up at 48 kbps. How can I make sure it is coming in at 148 kbps?
Thank you , your station is just the thing for an opera fan!
you should have received a private email with the hi-quality links.
Thanks for the thank you – we love playing the music!
Dear administrator,
I really like this station and your radio program. But I cannot find Hi-quality link from your website, would you like to send me by email?
Thanks a lot!
Best,
Forestinthesea
you should have received a private email with the hi-quality links.
Thanks for listening – we love playing the music!
Sir-Just saw the question about stream quality and I have the same question.I did not get the mentioned email and feel the sound I am receiving is thin.Please advise.Bill
check your email – answer sent privately.
HI..i PAID THROUGH PAYPAL TO GET HIGHER BANDWIDTH BUT AM STILL AT 48KPBS…CAN YOU HELP? THANKS.. GEORGE FEUER
we sent the link on Aug. 12th, and just re-sent it to your email. If you still don’t have it, please use the Contact Us link at the top of the page, and provide a phone number.
thank you.