Streaming an aid to enjoyment


Although records, CDs and SACDs sound better on my system, I prefer to stream because I don’t get as involved in the SQ as much. My enjoyment is enhanced when I don’t expect to be wowed by the sound and just listen to the music. Streaming allows me to do this much better than other sources do. Not that streaming sounds that much inferior, it’s just that I allow myself to relax and concentrate on the music. I actually enjoy the sound more, too.
How about you?

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For me, I only stream when I'm lazy. I get into the music more when the SQ is excellent.
Situation dependent. 
If I want to listen to something specific I tend to favor LPs. 
If I am just listening - streaming has more options and I can quickly change gears. 
cd or lp may sound a tiny bit better, but streamed music on my system sounds truly excellent

to me all sources are well well above the bar for being able to portray the music beautifully and vividly, i am be totally immersed in enjoying it

the miniscule sound quality differential is immaterial
I have the opposite experience from the OP.  Most of my “streamed” music is my CD collection burned to Melco, and the difference in SQ is negligible.  When I listen to Qobuz, I find myself fretting over the slight decrement in SQ, when it is a familiar piece of music.  I enjoy the service most when I am investigating unfamiliar music and not in comparison mode