A transport is the last thing I would personally invest in in todays world simply because it does not handle all the same digital file resolutions that a good streamer is (generally) designed to handle.
A Node 2 is a very good steamer, with a pretty good interface and it handles many digital formats/resolutions. And once you invest in a NAS drive for it you simply park all your CD’s onto it and file the CD under "archive"
I have a Node 2, a power Node 2 and a Pulse Mini speaker - which allows me to stream the music from that NAS drive to anywhere in and around my house
Lately I have purchased digital downloads (as opposed to CD’s) - I think it’s the way digital music will go, but then, I still buy vinyl, so who knows where digital will end up.
Other advantages of the streamer
- you can create playlists of favourite tracks on your NAS to suit your mood.
- you can play by artist/album/genre/playlists/composers/folders and favourites
- you can stream all sorts of stuff from the web and/or streaming service by genre/artist/etc...
One thing about transports - lots of moving parts, so they can experience "mechanical issues".
Same can be said of a turntable, but Transports are more complex and often requires a technician for repairs. Belt drive turntables are pretty easy to fix - at least mine is.
I think it’s a personal call - I prefer a streamer - others like loading CD’s.
They both produce some exquisite music and the transport, like vinyl, can inspire a certain "mood" for the occasion (much like vinyl) - as opposed to sifting through songs in a library from your phone.
Happy Listening - Steve
A Node 2 is a very good steamer, with a pretty good interface and it handles many digital formats/resolutions. And once you invest in a NAS drive for it you simply park all your CD’s onto it and file the CD under "archive"
I have a Node 2, a power Node 2 and a Pulse Mini speaker - which allows me to stream the music from that NAS drive to anywhere in and around my house
Lately I have purchased digital downloads (as opposed to CD’s) - I think it’s the way digital music will go, but then, I still buy vinyl, so who knows where digital will end up.
Other advantages of the streamer
- you can create playlists of favourite tracks on your NAS to suit your mood.
- you can play by artist/album/genre/playlists/composers/folders and favourites
- you can stream all sorts of stuff from the web and/or streaming service by genre/artist/etc...
One thing about transports - lots of moving parts, so they can experience "mechanical issues".
Same can be said of a turntable, but Transports are more complex and often requires a technician for repairs. Belt drive turntables are pretty easy to fix - at least mine is.
I think it’s a personal call - I prefer a streamer - others like loading CD’s.
They both produce some exquisite music and the transport, like vinyl, can inspire a certain "mood" for the occasion (much like vinyl) - as opposed to sifting through songs in a library from your phone.
Happy Listening - Steve