The problem with streaming

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...

I’m in the process of selling off my entire analog side. Only the turntable is left. The digital side I have sounds much better anyway. 
Hunt a record, dust it, clean it, let it dry, put it on, play for twenty minutes including that one song I hate, flip it. Who could ever improve on that process? Maybe someday I’ll be able to click a mouse and find any recording I want. 

The ONLY problem with streaming is...

depending on an internet connection. Otherwise, it's fa fantastic way to hear new music.

I listen to music to escape the computer, though I do enjoy web browsing while listening to...RADIOWAVES.

Still listening to an FM tuner. Just turn everything on and....listen.

I've warmed to streaming lately using Amazon HD over a Node 2i.  However, the quality of the masterings are widely variable.  There are some stunningly good examples, and there are also poorly mastered examples that have almost no dynamic range.  Still, it's a welcome addition to a largish (3000+) record collection, especially for new or not owned music and when deciding whether to seek out an album on vinyl.