Transport Question

@pesky_wabbit 

"the sensory denial politburo tends to prey on the naive"

Unfortunately, yes. Perhaps we can say "inexperienced", given that "naive" can have a pejorative connotation ? 

They hold little sway over those who've already experienced reality for themselves.

@lpretiring 

"Most here I think would know how critically important mechanical vibration and quality isolation is to the sound quality of audio gear."

Yes. And, those whose open-ended questions suggest naivete/inexperience are less likely to have experienced this for themselves and so, are most vulnerable to the disinformation promulgated by the "___ (insert components) all sound the same"  brigade. 

@lak4 

Correction please!

"I know many individuals with a trained ear and quality equipment WHO THINK they can hear the difference."

A 50c computer disc transport has a read error rate of 1-2 bits per million.  You ain't gonna hear that.  Spend no more.  Concentrate on trying to solve the insoluble conceptual problems with digital sound: jitter, clock error, clock integration between player and DAC.  If you can.

Thanks @jasonbourne52.   You sure got your feet on the ground.

a case of mass delusion has been detected and corrected by our politburo, take no notice of previous advice and carry on..

@jasonbourne52  … 

whilst I fully appreciate the huge catalogue of music and the obvious convenience 

that streaming brings,  for my part I would agree with you re physical media.