The problem with streaming


As I sit here listening to America Includes: "A Horse With No Name", I realized the problem with streaming. Who knows what source material you're getting with streaming? The album I'm listening to is a Warners Brothers green label. Sonics are absolutely incredible! The band sounds like they're in the room! 

Navigating the pressings to find the best one can be challenging but that's part of the fun of the hobby. I doubt the same care is taken when generating streaming recordings. You're stuck with what they use, thus missing the incredible texture of the best recordings.

Of course, great care must be taken to set up the turntable and match all components downstream. I find the effort to be well worth it! There's just no substitute for great analog!

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Showing 1 response by jonwolfpell

I too am very new to using a music server, streaming & ripping CD's. I have (& have had) a very good turntable set up in good to very good systems for the past 40+ years. When a recording is good & the album is clean & in good condition, it can be a great experience. Full moon @ 1 am helps too......

Using a server & streaming w/ an ipad opened up a world didn't really know existed & a lot of it sounds really good. So easy, fun & I listen way more now than ever before. Isn't that the whole purpose, to slow down, relax, let the problems go for a while & enjoy beautiful artistry?

And should I fall asleep, I don't have to worry about the stylus on my $4000 cartridge slowly wearing away in the final circular grove @ the end of a record.......