I stream and play CD's with the same DAC. Since streaming is so easy to do compared to getting up and changing CD's, I've been streaming most of the time and liking it. A few days ago on a whim, I stuck in one of my favorite CD's, a Steve Miller blues album and now I know my streamer needs upgrading. Don't let anyone tell you it is just x's and o's.
Importance of streamer in audio chain
I have a wiim pro with a Deshelli dac 4399 chip and sparks op amps. Would I notice a difference by upgrading my streamer? My other equipment is a Rogue cm2 and Falcon Q7 speakers.