Many CDs, no CD player (a question about ripping CDs)
Quick and basic and general question: why would someone rip a CD for storage as a digital file if they have access to the same album on Qobuz?
In some ways I'm asking: in general, is there any difference in sound quality between a digital file (ripped from a CD) that is played through a streamer and the same album (same release) on Qobuz, played through the same streamer?
Obviously there are all kinds of variations and exceptions; I mean this as a general question. Of course we all have CDs that aren't on Qobuz and we may want digital files for times when we're away from our main systems or don't have access to the internet. I'm simply trying to understand if I want to rip a CD if I can play the same album on Qobuz.
Thank you all, as always!
MANY CDs. in addition to whatever you do, I think you should get yourself a CD changer. You don't need to spend a lot just to have an enjoyable unit. I researched, asked advice, tried this and that, finally found one I really like the sound of Onkyo, Integra CDC-3.4. https://integraworldwide.com/Products/cd/cdc-3.4/
Now going for a changer that also plays SACD’s. This Yamaha has 4 DACs, I just bought one, will keep the favorite in main system, use the other in my office.
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Another variable to consider is that many releases have multiple versions. I have read many questioning which version of an album they are streaming. If you've got German Target, MFSL, Steve Hoffman-mastered, etc. CDs, ripped files from those are likely to sound better than the streamed random version. If you compare SACDs vs streamed hi-rez, the stream provenance gets even cloudier. Cheers, Spencer |
correction, I misread Yamaha S1800, single SACD/CD player has 4 Burr Brown Audio DACs, 24 bits/192 Yamaha DVD-C961, DVD/ SACD/CD changer has 24 bit/192 DACs (s plural, i.e. 2? maker?). I presume if 4 they would have said so. They were announced and released at the same time (2007), same price, single or changer. I errantly thought the audio DACs were the same, |
