The problem with streaming

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.

There was the time when I spent a lot extra to get an older pressing of Dark Side of the Moon. It tuned out to be not so great.i have heard better sound from CD's and streaming. My mistake I am sure, but it is tough when you spend extra and not get what you wanted. I still prefer Vinyl because of the Album Art, liner notes and joy of handling something so old that sounds amazing.