Several months ago, I would have agreed with you. My streamer was using the DAC built into my integrated amp. I was starting to question why I jumped into this hobby, feet first, when I could have just streamed music from my phone or computer. Then, I went on a mission to get rid of noise. I got a new DAC, saw improvement. Did the fiber media conversion with my ethernet cable, probably the best $186 I have ever spent. After that, I picked up a used DDC to take advantage of the i2s input on my DAC. Another improvement. Then, I added a power conditioner. The power conditioner was like night and day. Before I added it, I was convinced my speakers had to go. Now I am thrilled with my system.
Streaming Is To Audio What Red Plastic Cups Are To Wine
Unpacking and going through my vinyl collection, it occurs to me that vinyl is it, whereas streaming is Audio’s red plastic cup.
The best wines taste low-shelf in the red plastic cup. Yes, the red plastic cup is cheap and convenient, just like streaming. Wine should feel the same regardless of the vessel - it’s the same wine - but it does not. So should music - but it does not. Streamed music may sound (nearly) as good as vinyl, but it feels... disposable. Vinyl does not. Vinyl is the thing. Vinyl is it! Just my opinion, of course.
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@ronboco I can say from the stand point of my 3 adult children a resounding yes. They got bit by the bug while and university and prefer the sound of true analog over digital. Now they are streaming with lower tier equipment and would rather invest in higher end analog vs falling into the digital black hole. I enjoy both but prefer vinyl or digital. |
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