Thanks for the input. I'm referring to hi-resolution streaming. I believe I read that Spotify is starting to stream in hi-res. As far as convenience goes, I don't mind getting up to change a CD, as opposed to uploading my collection on a hard drive. I'm mainly interested in the highest quality reproduction I can get. Sometimes I get lazy, or if wanting to play at a really high db level, I give in to CD's I get some acoustical feedback on my vinyl playback, if playing at very high volume levels. Always looking for the best reproduction I can afford. As Festus used to say "much obliged."
Streaming vs traditional
My son is talking about the "lossless" audio one can stream. I have a good collection of CD's as well as a couple of TT and LP's with more than than I should invested in both. (some may say too much, some may say not enough) Anyway, thought I would come to a relative neutral forum to ask for reviews on the streaming audio. It kinda reminds me of the Bluray and Betamax wars of years past-no standard version/format yet. I guess it's relatively in it's infancy with lots of software and format devices on the market. I love the convenience of CD's and the warmth and ambience of analog. So-what's up with the streamers?