Is using streaming services worthy of an audiophile?


I read that a lot of people on this forum use Tidal etc. Is this ok from audiophile perspective? I mean, do people who use such services actually know what quality is streamed? Don’t you lose all control over your music when you surrender to streaming services?
defiantboomerang

Showing 1 response by erik_squires

Music is culture. Music is people talking to other people en masse.

It is much more important than the brand of tubes we use in an amp.

Now, pushing for better transmission and reproduction is always worthwhile, but let’s not forget that we are merely diddling at the fringes of the treasure that is musical culture created by those who make audio gear worth pursuing. 

In so far as streaming helps us connect to current music, culture, and cultures... it is priceless and none of us are really worthy of any of it.

Best,

E