Streaming vs. CD

Depends on the source on the server.  If the streamed content is of higher resolution than CD "red book" standard, then the quality will be "better".

As any number of threads in these forums about the pros or cons of high resolution will testify, words like "better" or "worse" are more than a little subjective.  Perhaps "different" is more appropriate...

Happy listening.

I should have qualified streaming not including hi-res files.

streaming services like Qobuz offer three levels of audio quality:

-  MP3 320 KBPS (compressed like Spotify)
-  FLAC 16-BIT / 44.1 KHZ (this is CD quality)
-  FLAC 24-BIT UP TO 192 KHZ (hi-res, better than CD)

They offter the same SQ and enoyment. I will buy the CD I think is I like the most. The rest will all rely on Tidal or Qobuz streaming. Saving shelf space and constantly get the new release update. Modern recording quality is much than before. So I can enjoy the HiRes (at least 96khz/24bit). It cost you only $20/month. Well worth it.