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?
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I use Deezer and have been a customer for several years, Deezer library is massive.  It also streams at 16/48 but you have to have a Sonos player.  I did the Wyred4Sound upgrade ( total ~$800) and now the Sonos up samples to 96Khz and my DAC indicates that.  I use RadioParadise (320acc stream) and let them send me an eclectic mix, when I here something I like I drop it into my Deezer playlist.  If it really strikes me I seek out the vinyl.   
It’s certainly has a respectable position on the audiophile spectrum if you ask me when you consider what modern technology components can do these days. Use your high dollar transport, TT and a fine bottle of scotch to deliver the full on pleasure palace.