The problem with streaming

As stated by the OP, version/mastering is still an issue with streaming just as it always has been with analog.

Many people who's opinion I respect (Herb Reichert for one) swear by 78s... of all things!

I say To Each His Own...

Streaming is a must for a true audioohile.

If streaming puts you in the zone, buy all means, float downstream. I love streaming, and if I were a younger audiophile or just starting out, that’s the direction I’d take, pouring my resources into the best possible streaming sound. Unlimited music appearing like magic! It’s amazing. But as a guy who’s owned a turntable since 1971, I mainly use it as a way to check out new music or play background music at dinner parties. My money is all in turntables and cartridges and LPs, and I love the rituals as much as the sound. Personally, I’ve never gotten the satisfaction from digital that I get from vinyl--for whatever reasons--but that certainly does not mean that it can’t be had.

I too am very new to using a music server, streaming & ripping CD's. I have (& have had) a very good turntable set up in good to very good systems for the past 40+ years. When a recording is good & the album is clean & in good condition, it can be a great experience. Full moon @ 1 am helps too......

Using a server & streaming w/ an ipad opened up a world didn't really know existed & a lot of it sounds really good. So easy, fun & I listen way more now than ever before. Isn't that the whole purpose, to slow down, relax, let the problems go for a while & enjoy beautiful artistry?

And should I fall asleep, I don't have to worry about the stylus on my $4000 cartridge slowly wearing away in the final circular grove @ the end of a record.......

My man you have a $4000 cart.on your TT. Then if you better not even use it ...Just Stream...