Is using streaming services worthy of an audiophile?

I really like Tidal. I was actually quite dismayed when I A/B'd it with the vinyl rig I had at the time. I had to concede that the only big reason I wasn't selling my collection was for the physical aspect.

Geoffkait,

You obviously took my words and twisted them completely. I have come across people who say they cannot listen to digital, at all. Analog is the only thing they listen to. What a shame. Lots of music they are denying themselves of. 

No, I am not "hot dogging" you, I am trolling you because I have nothing better to do....Hel-loo!

Tidal is one of the very best but a cheap Deezer or Spotify account give you great ambient music.  It exposes you to so much great stuff and helps you select what you want to hear more of and pick up (or make) the Hi-REs files that will only sound inferior to the best vinyl has to offer.  In other words, streaming services are very pleasing to the ear and help you know what you want to hear more of!!!

jhv