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
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Well, I got and ((after much difficulty) I installed a reclocker.
Defitinely much improved sound from before!
A preliminary comparison shows the transport/DAC  and streaming/DAC  sound very close, with maybe a slight advantage to the transport.
I have a lot more listening to do before I have an informed opinion.
Question:  Does a reclocker have to “break in” like everything else?