Streaming vs Physical Media

My project rs2 sounds better than tidal masters or the same cd ripped to server... Makes no sense... But so for me I stream and if I really like album I buy it.... Also seeing the music better for memory 

@charles1dad 

Thanks for the recommendation.  That Taiko server certainly looks well-built and unique. I haven't read the reviews yet, but I will. 

I may have to wait for a good deal on a used one or until the tech makes it into less expensive servers.  I'd love to hear one, though

Thank you to all who posted - lots of good information and different approaches.

I ditched the CD player in the early 2000s - I burned my CDs and used an Apple TV with a hard drive as my music server in addition to my LPs.

I experimented with streaming in 2019 and the access to music drew me in.  

I listen to more digital than analog because of the amount of music available by streaming.  

I'd be biased towards focusing on streaming over CD transport based on the ability to discover new music.  

Just for some balance, there are quite a few audio enthusiasts whom understand IP networking who believe that audiophile routers and switches and signal reclocking dongles have no positive effect. 

there may be something to upgrade at the streamer end.  But the network before it should have no audio quality aspect except if you literally have dropouts.

@lalitk  couldn't figure it out but put the Levenson monoblocks one as my picture by my handle on here. Regards