Streaming vs Physical Media


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?  

mdonda

entitled to your opinion and beliefs like anyone else. I

Fair enough. So are you!  My post wasn't intended as a request for you to retract your statement anyway...but I thought it called for a response, which I too stand behind!

Enjoy your gear.  It sounds like you have a lot to play with...that's really the fun to me. 

Fidelizer is a manufacturer of very good quality products. I have no experience with the featured Airstream Wi-Fi product. I do however  use their Nikola 2  linear power supply with my Pro-Ject RS2T CD transport and it is a fantastic pairing. I'm thoroughly happy with the sound quality'

Charles

@steakster

Thank you for sharing the info on router and picture of your setup. I must handed to you on your dedication and diligence in ensuring what appears to be a sublime streaming system.

@retiredfarmer

I was offered the Linn cd12 at at great prices the dealer was wanting rid of it and I should have done what it took to buy that one but I past on it back in the day.

 

 

Yes, the original price was rather steep. I heard one at a London show around 20 years ago, and whilst it didn’t fully convince me, I was certainly impressed by vastness of the size and scale of the image it literally threw out into the room.

Strawberry Fields Forever has never sounded the same since.

 

Having said all of that, nothing (so far) can match streaming for sheer convenience. Particularly if, like me, you’re not one to play albums from start to finish.

I can’t think of than a dozen like that.

 

So just imagine having over 100GB of music at your fingertips.

Sheer bliss.

 

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