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Sound Quality of red book CDs vs.streaming

I’ve found that the SQ of my red book CDs exceeds that of streaming using the identical recordings for comparison. (I’m not including hi res technology here.)
I would like to stop buying CDs, save money, and just stream, but I really find I enjoy the CDs more because of the better overall sonic performance.
 I stream with Chromecast Audio using  the same DAC (Schiit Gumby) as I play CDs through.
I’m wondering if others have had the same experience
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riaa_award_collectors_on_facebook
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Accuphase E-650, Tannoy Canterbury?? Clearly in the "kiddie pool".

So listening at showrooms or in others homes is not "Direct experience"?. So I guess auditioning gear anywhere is a futile and worthless endeavor.
LMK when you graduate from the minor leagues and get some real gear.


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lalitk
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“So I guess auditioning gear anywhere is a futile and worthless endeavor.”

Never said that...it does provide some reference but I am mature enough to not make silly statements like the one below 😂

“Streamers are great for experimentation but not for sound quality”.

You know what my system is....are you going to step up and show your $300k system or continue to be a troll?
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arafiq
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"That riled me, but I held my temper as I asked, “What’s the matter with you?” He bellowed: “There’s nothing the matter with me. It’s you! You’re crazy if you think this fool contraption you’ve been wasting your time on will ever displace the horse.”

https://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2017/01/get-horse-americas-skepticism-toward-first-automobiles/






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jetter
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riaa, it’s a shame that there is no music on the the thousands of free online radio stations of every genre or the seemingly unlimited selections provided by the paid streaming services that you might find interesting.

Versus putting on that CD or record that’s been played how many times?

Regardless of the sound quality (which is fine) you are missing out on a whole universe of fun.

More to discover