Choose Your Audio Format and Speed:

Windows Media Format For use with the Windows Media Player.
Low Speed - 24kbs - for Dialup modem and slower internet connections
High Speed - 96kbs - for Cable, DSL, and other high speed internet connections

SHOUTcast MP3 Format - For use with iTunes, WinAmp, Real, and other MP3 players.
Low Speed - 24kbs - for Dialup modem and slower internet connections
High Speed - 96kbs - for Cable, DSL, and other high speed internet connections

Podcasts
For those of you interested in taking a little bit of XPN and the World Cafe wherever you go, we currently offer two new weekly podcasts: World Cafe Words and Music Podcast from WXPN features World Cafe interviews and performances hosted by David Dye. WXPN Musicians On The Record features your favorite artists reflecting upon the albums that changed their lives. Click here for more info.

How To Listen:

Launch XPN's Stream
To launch our online audio, simply select your format above and click on the speed appropriate for your internet connection. After the file completes any buffering, you will hear a short introductory message and then the music will begin streaming. Enjoy!

Windows Media Player
Some listeners using Windows 98 and/or Windows Media Player version 6.4 experience difficulty connecting to our stream. If your Windows Media Player has trouble connecting to the stream, upgrade your player to the most current version that is recommended for your computer.

Need A Player or Need To Upgrade?

Media Player Download Links:
Windows Media Player
iTunes
WinAmp
Real Player
Quicktime

Problems Listening?

Firewall Restrictions:
If you are unable to connect to the XPN stream from your workplace, please find out if there are firewall restrictions preventing you from listening to the online stream. You may need to have your firewall settings adjusted by your IT or computer service dept. to connect and listen online. If you are at home, please check the settings for any firewall security you've installed.

Try to Cut and Paste Alternate Stream Address into your Player:
If you experience problems getting your player to connect or play the stream, please try the following:

• First launch your Media Player
• Then, For Windows Media Player or Quicktime, click on File>Open URL, for iTunes click
  Advanced>Open Stream
• Then cut and paste one of these links into your Player:
  For Windows Media Player:
  Low Speed - http://xpn-wm.streamguys.com/xpndotorg
  High Speed - http://xpn-wm.streamguys.com/xpn96
  For MP3 Player (iTunes, WinAmp, Real, etc.):
  Low Speed - http://wxpnsc.streamguys.com/listen.pls
  High Speed - http://wxpnsc96.streamguys.com/listen.pls

Upgrade Your Player:
Please make sure you are running the most current version of your media player for your computer. Older media players have much more difficulty processing media streams. See the links above for media player downloads and upgrades.

Contact Us:
If you cannot connect after reading and testing the above information, you can always, drop us a line at our online mailbox and let us know if you continue to experience a problem connecting. We'll do our best to help you troubleshoot.

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