If I rip all my CD's to flac files do I still need a CD transport?

FYI, they are both digital ends.

No you don't need it.

If the EMP attack comes, better to have saved those CDs...

1. R.I.P. all of your cd’s.

2. Keep your transport.

@czarivey 

"I've ripped Everything, including my Levi's; should I keep 'X'/'Y'/'Z' ?"

How much closet/attic/basement/garage space, if boxed up proper, can that entail?

Worse case: One CD player, with it's 'enhancements' + one turntable, ditto.

I've stored 2 VCR's & 2 double bay cassettes; still use the Blu-ray player on occasion, 2 turntables ditto, DVR, Wayy too much.....

...and then, there's the 'puters....all 3 of them, with 'varied responsibilities'...

Boxed, fill a small closet....sure.

Speakers?  Whole 'nuther thing.

2X the closet, and be prep'd to slam the door like the 'outta-town NOW' suitcase...*L*

Keep 'em.  Can't be as bad as that... ;)