The problem with streaming

I am an old guy who just became hooked on streaming.  I use Apple as I am already deep in their infrastructure via phone, computer, iPad, for both myself and my wife.

Recently I put a streamer into my 2 channel setup and the ease of searching and listening to music has been eye opening.  I love blues among other things, but being able to search and listen to all the different versions of something like Smokestack Lightenin’ or Statesboro Blues has hooked me.   After the original artist , then perhaps the Band that had commercial success and then everyone else’s take on it has me hearing all kinds of new things.

How many people have covered Come on in y My Kitchen, my preference is the Delaney & Bonnie version with Duane Allman on slide.

There are many ways to enjoy this hobby and I am very happy to have discovered this new set of capabilities.  I know I am late to the party, but I am 73 and happy to still be at this party!  Happy Listening to ALL

High speed tape, a great A to D converter..( actually 2 of them ), a pile of great Ribbons, ….the only thing i didn’t buy was a lathe, but i did get a decent TT. Most of the rudder hard over opinions are not informed by EQUAL investment in format. 

Its all fun…

Enjoy the music

@lhasaguy Ya man ;-) Skydog

In many respects if you have a high quality digital setup with quality digital cables 

and high quality musical dac like a good R2R dac in many ways digital is superior to analog turntables the key is doing it right .many turntable guys spend $5-$10k $20 k on their analog matching that in digital reap fantastic rewards .

i have been there,but no longer have the patience in playing one disc at a time  When I have a whole library at my disposal and great setup between Roon and QObuz.

I'm sure if I headed down the streaming avenue, I would not be able to make u-turn. Erstwhile, there is a reason vinyl has enjoyed such a massive resurgence. It just feels good. There are many sensual reasons why we enjoy music. They all don't fit neatly into the "It just sounds better camp". Tactile, visual, pride of ownership and collection, and nostalgia all play a role. I'm sure there are others. While, I respect one's preference to a certain medium of presentation, it doesn't mean that I want to make that journey. I am perfectly content where I am right now. Does that mean that mine is better than yours. By no means, but I am happy. Maybe one day, when I can't see the album art as well, or maybe one day when I can't get up from the couch as easily to flip the LP, then streaming will become more appealing. However, right now I am perfectly happy getting off my couch and interacting with my pride and joy that has taken years to achieve .