Streamer vs. Cart upgrade (here we go again…)

As stated, invest in your streaming, no question. 

Do what makes you happy. I am happy having invested in both and utilize both mediums. This is your journey not theirs. 

I have invested equally in my vinyl leg and digital streaming... ($45K each). They sound the same ( I carefully selected cartridge / phonostage and streamer / DAC to zero in on natural / musical sound with details exactly in perspective), although streaming can sound better when playing high definition content. I never play my vinyl any more although I have a collection of 2,000 pristine and audiophile recordings. If I was starting over now, I would skip the vinyl and put all my money into streaming. 

+1 @ghdprentice Well that is a pretty good testimonial. I have read this many times on other forums as well.

And streaming is still getting better. 

I appreciate everyone’s input. Vinyl is my main source, but that’s partially because my current streaming is Bluetooth. I’m going to go ahead and invest in the Wiim Ultra and Denafrips Pontus.  I know it’s my journey, but getting perspective on jumping off points help. Thanks! 

Streaming can be great (I have 3 streamers including WiiM Ultra), but not everyone likes or is comfortable with streaming...I’m not saying LP is better, but to me doesn’t sound the same as CD or Streaming...I happily use all 3...I would get the cartridge; for the price of the Ultra and Pontus you could get the cartridge and a much better streamer than you currently have...