Sound Quality of red book CDs vs.streaming


I’ve found that the SQ of my red book CDs exceeds that of streaming using the identical recordings for comparison. (I’m not including hi res technology here.)
I would like to stop buying CDs, save money, and just stream, but I really find I enjoy the CDs more because of the better overall sonic performance.
 I stream with Chromecast Audio using  the same DAC (Schiit Gumby) as I play CDs through.
I’m wondering if others have had the same experience
128x128rvpiano

Showing 4 responses by brayeagle

I have an ancillary question.

Currently, I'm listening to my somewhat extensive of Redbook classical and organ CDs via a top quality CD spinner - - and I've been very satisfied with the result. However; I might have to add a streaming capability to satisfy other family members. 

Can the streaming entities provide the specific performance of what I want to hear?  Example: There are over 40 differing performances of the Verdi Requiem.  Can I ask for a specific performance, or am I stuck with what they might have on hand in the way of the Requiem? I wouldn't want to ask for the Reiner or Barenboim, and be given one of Giulini's instead. 

Seriously, just asking about classical and organ music choices with streaming. 

TIA
rvpiano

Will do for the DAGIO. 

I agree the quality of the spinner has a definite bearing. I have a Bryston BCD-3 that  IMO, extracts the ultimate from my CDs.