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Vinyl vs Streaming

Hey,

Hope this is OK to post here.

Do you ever find yourself questioning Vinyl in the face of Streaming?

And question yourself, why am I going through all this struggle when streaming is so much easier.

I was sitting on my couch streaming some hi res music, which was sounding great, asking this to myself.

It's just so much easier to stream and get from one song to another.

I know for some, their analog rig is much better and stronger than their digital side (if they even have one) and for others it might be the opposite. 

Regardless, just wondering if you ever feel if it's worth all the extra work.

 

jay73
mahler123
3,994 posts
 

 Vinyl is a lot of work.  I think it’s easier to bear with if one’s listening is album oriented.  At least after undergoing the ritual you can listen for 20 minutes or so before having to repeat.  However if your listening is one song or track at a time then one really has to love the ritual for its own sake 

fatdaddy2
532 posts
 

Cheap fast food burger vs optimally prepared steak. Both fill the stomach, but one gives much more satisfaction.

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rvpiano
2,971 posts
 

I love streaming and use it most of the time.  

But my analog rig sounds just as good and maybe I’m the exception, but I get no surface noise at all on records, only a few ticks and pops once in a while.

z32kerber
168 posts
 

While streaming is more convenient, vinyl wins hands down for sound quality. That’s why I sold my streaming gear. If you love music, go with vinyl (my opinion).

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audioman58
4,608 posts
 

If you  put quality from router lps ,to quality  Ethernet hub ,dac  and cables of high 

quality then digital is superior  on several levels 

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