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CD or Streaming... am I missing out?

I listen to CD in my headphone office system. Use a Theta Compli transport and a very nice and pricey tube 16/44 DAC. Have thought about a streaming capability and all its benefits but am both limited by SPDF and by 16/44 only. I also love the analog sound of my tube DAC. Does streaming sound far surpass CD? Am I missing out?
mglik
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georgehifi
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And much to the horror, dismay or denial of some, that sound is probably a better replica of the master than either vinyl or CD can be - understandable
The word to question there is "probably"
And it's not in all cases we've, done a/b with on the same hiend system. Here  https://forum.audiogon.com/posts/2120951

Cheers George



dankeschon
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I need both CD and Streaming....

CD when i want to Focus, Streaming for backroundmusic, or to just relax and listen to a playlist, or discover new music, that I then buy on CD, SACD or BD.
mesch
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+1 dankeschon!
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georgehifi
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I need both CD and Streaming....

CD when i want to Focus, Streaming for backroundmusic, or to just relax and listen to a playlist, or discover new music, that I then buy on CD, SACD or BD.
Yes good way for it’s use.
That’s why so many I know have dropped out of our "audiophile" club meetings and listening sessions after turning to streaming, they use it like the "house radio", and don’t seem to "focus" and listen anymore like they used to. They're not audiophiles anymore (good or bad)?

Cheers George
jetter
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My rig is on 8-10 hours a day streaming internet radio.

Favorite new station 91.7 KXT out of North Texas.  Try it boys and girls, very nice.
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