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.
I had to ditch my CD player long ago. I got a CD transport that, when combined with my DAC, is as good as my streaming system, but I hardly ever use it. only if someone brings something over they want to hear or if there is something available on CD but not Qobuz. Not often but there are some artists who don't support streaming.
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@secretguy working in a soupkitchen last Thanksgiving I saw Roger Daultry, Taylor Swift and Billy Joel in line. I do feel sorry for the poor artists.
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@fpomposo not sure what is wrong but there should be little or no discernable difference between your ripped and streamed sourcefiles. Indeed you need a high quality hard wired input to your streamer. but my streamed music quickly revealed weakneses in my CD playing system and I had to upgrade my transport. Maybe you are happy the way you are doing it and that is fine, just thought I'd point this out in case you want to work on it. Jerry |
@fpomposo Sounds like you don't believe in FLAC. I've never used an Aurender and I hope they don't have conversion problems making FLAC back into WAV. I upgraded my Innuos with onboard drive and a nice ripper to a grimm with onboard drive. I don't use the drive much since it offers no audio benefits. Sounds like you really believe your WAVs are superior so that is what you are hearing. Enjoy the music. Jerry |
