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Streaming music- not the end all music solution but one main advantage?

I noticed here on Agon that there are audiophiles who dislike streaming and some who like it. Some who hate digital and only like analog (think turntables and vinyl). Many who hate MQA and some that really listen to many MQA titles. Also some who really like the technical superiority of some equipment over others and really dig specs and others who trust their ears more.
What I like about streaming is the VAST every growing list of songs, artists and albums I can audition. I cannot own all this music in my home library and I cannot add 50-100 new albums daily. To me, for one who puts music before the equipment, this is the greatest advantage of streaming music.... I am much much more exposure to music. I don’t need to own it, but after a listen to a new artist, new song or new album that the I MUST have, I can buy the digital download or the analog version. What say you...about streaming?
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rhljazz
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My Node 2i is on the 5ghz network about 30 feet from the router.  No drop outs ever encountered.
My Vault 2 in another system is just 3 feet from the router and of course Ethernet Wired.
If it’s easy to connect wired, why not.  Otherwise, I find wireless is just fine.
mental
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Routers...lol, yes, it is something one has to take into consideration. Not to change the topic but I upgrade mine every few years and when I do two factors come into play: speed and the IP table for security.
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jond
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Wireless for me my wireless gateway is in my office and the system in my living room but I find 5Ghz works perfectly no dropouts or buffering.
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2psyop OP
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Some people don’t like them, but I have found the Powerline adapters very useful in situations where one cannot run another Ethernet cable for a wired connection (thus extending their router to another room in the house) and cannot get a wireless signal to that distant room. For anyone who does not know, Powerline adapters give your AC or electrical lines the ability to transmit an internet or data signal the same as an Ethernet cable would do. Works for me like a charm, and it does not cause noise, although that is a major drawback for some.
https://youtu.be/ywQeJCa3jl8
mahler123
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What I love about streaming is the instant access.   I am on a couple of music forums, someone recommends something that peaks my curiosity (or else a review in a magazine), in the past I would order the CD and have to wait for it.
Now between Qobuz, Apple, and Amazon I can almost always find it.  It’s also great in the car, no more fiddling with CDs and jewel boxes.
  So it raises a question in my mind.  Is the instant access making me value it less?  I find that if the beginning of a piece doesn’t grab me, I tend to switch to something else.  If I purchase a CD, I am more patient, and I can point to a lot of discs in my collection, entire Outputs of Composers, where initial impressions were offputting but patience is rewarded with deeper appreciation.  If it’s easy to make a hamburger, we stop putting the work in to make a gourmet meal
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