That's plenty of music, especially since the music I've collected I really want to listen to over and over again. Streaming? Why?
It's a thing. All the kids are doing it. 😄
All the best,
Nonoise
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.
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Umm, the costs may not be what you think they are..
Those carbon footprints for CDs and Vinyl are for the manufacturing process and are a one time thing. Streaming continuously adds to it. See here, and here for more info. All the best, |
Here's a great article from someone who knows over at Audiophilestyle.com. When taking the dive into streaming and storage, please be aware of the maintenance involved. Good discussion in the comments section as well. All the best, |
There was a time when it was said that CD is a thing and is here to stay. Streaming will eventually be done away with or relegated to the level that CDs and Vinyl are now enjoying and it will again, be done at the behest of some capitalistic moron out to make a buck at everyone else’s expense. You can count on it. All they are doing is changing the delivery system, over and over again. The very same mindset gives us remake after remake with movies and reruns on streaming services. Some executives are losing their jobs over that one. It won’t be long before movie studios will be "discovered" and the old ways make a sort of comeback. Capitalism is not a naturally occurring phenomenon and it all depends on how it’s administered. Debating all of this misses the point, though. The money is already there for the artists, ready to be equitably disbursed. It’s just been siphoned up by higher ups who’ve rigged the system and that is not capitalism by any stretch of the imagination. It’s a legally endorsed theft. They lobbied mightily to have it this way. All the best,
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Name me one artist, group, or orchestra that is satisfied with the present system and wouldn’t want to go back to the older one. Yes, that one had its problems but they pale in comparison. Musicians just adapted and now it’s the new normal. Back when Napster first came out, all the online comments were: screw the artists, I don’t care, why buy it when I can get it for free, f*ck them all, etc. It became a thieves nation on a musical scale (pardon the pun). A whole industry was built on that frame of mind which brings us to the present, with companies finding new ways to dig even deeper into our pockets. They even created an entire new value system to back it up to make one memory hole the past. When I buy from someplace like Bandcamp, they offer downloads, vinyl and CDs at their respective prices. They even give you the option of paying more if you like and the shipping is on me. It’s one of the few refuges where artists can make a buck. I don’t mind that at all. Sometimes the artist will sell on Amazon and if so, I’ll buy it from there. When Alexander saw the breadth of his music domain, he wept and then went streaming. All the best, |
Really? Sounds like rationalizing to me.
Here's a way to deal with proper compensation for artists but some will complain about having to pay more for the service by raising each stream to a whole penny! Don't forget that Sean Parker started it all with Napster as a way to steal royalties from musicians and is celebrated as a hero for doing so. We've become so accustomed to this model that it's accepted as normal, which would explain a lot of things. Whenever I browse and come across something I like, I buy a CD, which the artists really appreciate. All the best,
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