Part of the value of using physical media is the rediscovery process. If one has a larger collection (2k+ titles) and spends the time (10 plus hours a week) listening, at least for me part of the enjoyment is combing through and rediscovering titles. That's not easy to do (for me) with streaming....
I Sold my CD Player!!! Streaming sounds so incredible!!!
Several years ago, was the very first time I had the opportunity to hear a very high end, high quality, streaming audio system. Once I heard it, I was smitten, and I knew right then and there that this was me all the way!!! I was absolutely blown away by the handy convenience of the little iPad (or cell phone) used as remotes to control the otherworldly access to a virtual ocean of music via Tidal, Qobuz or downloads. I immediately recognized this new technology as the future of my own audio system, especially with all the new hi rez stuff out there that was now made available. I gave up vinyl when CD came on the scene (yes, I'm an old guy), and, now, perhaps, it would be finally time to retire my beloved CD player. Long story short: What put my streaming audio system over the top, as far as sound quality is concerned, was the assemblage of these core streaming devices-----( #1) A superb DAC, by Ayre Acoustics QX-5 Twenty streaming DAC (#2) An outstanding music server, by Roon Nucleus Plus (#3) An outstanding Audio Switch, by Pakedge Devices (#4) Excellent Ethernet Cables, by Shunyata Sigma. I also utilize numerous other tweaks and filters that further purify the streaming audio signal within my room and audio system. At this juncture in life, I am just mesmerized by the combination of sound quality and convenience that I get through my streaming audio system. I'm also happy and pleased to report that, I don't miss my old beloved CD player one bit. Happy listening.
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I have over 5000 CDs, SACDs, XRCDs, blu ray audio and DVD audio discs. They are loaded into a number of 400 CD carousel players. I would never part with them. It is like offline streaming. If the internet goes down you will be screwed unless you have ripped all of your CDs. I will be happily listening in my offline digital world! |
When you guys loose your renting service/sitting without internet, I can still stream all the thousands of files (that I permanently own) from my nas through the local LAN. (na na na boo boo) |
Here's a great article from someone who knows over at Audiophilestyle.com. When taking the dive into streaming and storage, please be aware of the maintenance involved. Good discussion in the comments section as well. All the best, |
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