Balancing time for music: Discovery/acquisition vs. listening


I have limited time to devote to my music/audio hobby.  I love listening to music on my server whenever I get a chance (and this is listening as a destination activity).  But I am also aware there is an incredible amount of music out there to be discovered.  Liking many different genres only expands the music I want to discover.  So, I have to decide how best to use my time:  Listening, or discovery/acquisition.  I discover music largely via internet radio (nearly infinite choices).  I acquire it through a variety of means, from recording music from various sources to buying CDs on line or visiting record shows.  But every minute spent adding music to my collection is a minute spent not listening to music on my system.  What to do?  What do you do?  I know many will suggest Tidal as a way to eliminate the acquisition phase, but I am reluctant to pay a monthly fee, and I have been able to stump Tidal when I have had access to it (stump it, meaning I was able to find music not offered on Tidal - mostly obscure stuff, but, there you go).  I'd appreciate any input you can give me on how you handle this dilemma.  TIA!
bondmanp
I am just getting into this, but compared to Tidal, Spotify has a much better offering for just about every genre.
At $10 bucks/month, it is a great deal for me. Though not as high a bitstream as Tidal, I find it totally acceptable.
Even ClassicsOnline(now defunct) didn't offer as much. The Naxos recordings that weren't available there, were on Spotify.

I guess I don't understand the need for help. IMO, if you desire the one over the other, you'll find your own way.

Happy Listening!

slaw - I started this thread because time is a very precious commodity.  Note that I participate on Audiogon from work, where, ironically, I have much more free time than at home.  But the listening and discovery/acquisition activities must be done at home, hence the dilemma.  IOW, I desire both, and both must be done during the limited time I have for these activities.  Sometimes I find myself neglecting one or the other, and shift to the neglected activity.  But I soon realize I am neglecting the other activity, and I get a bit frustrated. 


Also, I have been able to "stump" Tidal numerous times, searching for artists Tidal does not offer.  To my way of thinking, if I am going to pay up for such a service, they had better have everything!  Maybe Spotify is better in this regard, but $120/year for MP3-quality music is a big pill to swallow for me.

none of them has everything, some labels won't give anything, or anything new to a streaming service...