I have a decent digital front end with a Lumin U1 Mini (w/ external power supply) and a Border Patrol SE dac. Have some CDs, but no transport. Would a CD transport sound better than a streamer of similar quality/price?
There's a good share of disagreement on this subject. I continue to often get my best fidelity via Qobuz, even better than what I get from SACD, CD or LP. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't give it a shot.
In my case, music ripped to a hard drive sounds equal or better than when using a transport. Qobuz can sound as good, depending on the release. I have the same streamer as you.
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