The streaming revolution.

@gkelly I wonder if the people who haven’t embraced streaming is because they have a laptop or a blue sound node?

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It may be that they are accustomed to an introduced coloration that is suddenly absent, or the streamed copy is from a different master, or the streamer or DAC performance leaves something to be desired. 

It is easy to fall into the assumption that because "bits are bits," little audible variability exists among digital streaming devices than analog components (e.g. speakers, preamps, etc.). As many have discovered, the reality is different, and the bits are not to blame. 

I don’t disagree with the OP’s point. I will offer a counterpoint however.  Not all streaming services are awesome.  After probably 15+ years of only streaming, I began my real audio journey when I couldn’t find a live album on any streaming services.

I bought a cheap Yamaha CD player to listen to this music.  Even through my Sonos Five speakers the difference in the quality of the sound was remarkable.  
 

And I said to myself, what has streaming stolen from me over the past decade?  
 

And that is when I began investing in better equipment, speakers and better streaming services.   I love streaming now. But I had to learn. 
 

I have to believe there is a part of the population that would benefit from being exposed to this kind of comparison. I have no doubt streaming will get better.  And I am all for that.  

Absolutely no interest in streaming music.  I have a music collection that I never tire of and it continues to satisfy.

Takes all kinds.

@onhwy61 

Do you restrict yourself to your collection or do you explore new music?

I listen to the radio or go to live events for a change of pace.  I also frequent used record stores and thrift shops.