RNE - R5 --> Madrid

R5 operates as a national Spanish public broadcaster's music and culture channel, giving it different DNA from commercial pop stations. Programming balances contemporary Spanish pop with older standards and deeper cuts that general audiences might not seek independently. Spanish language throughout creates a regional identity despite broadcast reach. Talk blocks contain interviews and cultural segments that treat music seriously. The station programs for people who actually think about what they're listening to rather than background wallpaper. Bitrate at 128 suffices for speech and pop music.…