In theory, you’re right. In practice, what I have found is that various bits and pieces involved in streaming detract from the sound: E.g. the computer power supply which is rarely optimized for audio purposes, the USB interface if you use an external DAC, the connection to the internet, the non-audio related multi-tasking that computers do in the background, etc. These things can be mitigated with reclockers, upgraded power supplies, noise isolators, etc. When you add up all the costs involved, a dedicated CD player is usually the better option, dollar for dollar. It’s possible there is a streamer out there that I’m not aware of that doesn’t have these issuess. I try to keep an open mind.
