My SACD Transport feeds so much better signal to my DAC compared with streaming end...

I, too, am one of those who, after extensive comparisons, went to a streaming music exclusively audio system.  Oh, I still have all my old CD, DVD Audio, HDCD, and SACD discs sitting on the shelf collecting dust, but I no longer play any of them (just looking at them harkens me back to my youth).  Why?  Because I discovered that streaming, done right, at a high level, either matched, or trumped (mostly), the sound quality of my old physical media, whether it be via a transport/DAC combo, or a stand alone player.  I even stopped ripping CD's and just stream them, except for those that aren't available on Qobuz.  In over 30 years in the hobby, I've never been happier!!!  Happy listening.               

@joyceulysses 

The Ayre Acoustics QX-5 Twenty streaming DAC was an absolute game changer for me, and forever changed the way I listen to music!!!  In the wonderful world of high-end audio, everyone's doing their own thing.  For me, streaming turned out to be pure gold, but it took some time, research, and effort to finally get it right.  Happy litening.    

@sls883 

As previously stated, every audiophile's doing their own thing.  What works for one, may not be the best option for others.  It's all good.  Happy listening.  

@joyceulysses 

Before opting for a Streaming DAC configuration, I did do extensive research and listening tests, and I personally came to the conclusion that implementation was the key.  I found both the Ayre Acoustics QX-5 Twenty Streaming DAC, and the DCS Bartok Streaming DAC's to be so incredibly impressive sounding, they made me ask myself, why is there a need to go with separates?  In either case, at their price points, I don't know how cost effective the Ayre or DCS would be to most audiophiles LOL!!!  Happy listening.   

@ghdprentice 

Even after approx. four years of having a dedicated music streaming audio system, to this very day, I'm still in total awe, every time I pick up my trusty iPad Roon remote, at the sheer brilliance, of the absolutely unreal technology, that is audiophile caliber music streaming.  Happy listening.   

@joyceulysses 

Yeah!!!  There are soo many wonderful options out there when it comes to separates, or Streaming DAC's on the market today.  Me, personally, I was just as impressed with the Ayre Streaming DAC as I was with the DCS, so I went with the better value product, and I've never been happier!!!  Happy listening.