Is anyone still using a CD Player

@ktgsjs I don’t think you’re in a dark ages keeping your CDs and a cd spinner

In many instances original CDs will sound better than the remastered version on streaming, and physical media will sound better than the ripped version. If convenience is the priority then switch fully to streaming. 

audphile1

In many instances original CDs will sound better than the remastered version on streaming ...

+1. The remastered streaming versions are almost always dynamically compressed compared to the originals, sometimes severely so. So even if they are 24/96 "hi-res," they sound worse than the CD rip or the CD or LP itself.

I've ripped all of my CDs and it's been worth the effort.

Yes

LOL, I just started again last week . I have nice mid Fi gear but it’s fairly resolving. I’ve not spun a disc for years. I broke out my Musical Fidelity transport as I just upgraded to a digital balanced cable to my DAC. Got out some old Cowboy Junkies CD’s to get some time on the cable and it sounded pretty good. FWIT I have a hardly used Oppo 105 in the closet too. I’m stepping up to balanced gear and gonna retire my plasma tv for a big OLED and figure I can enjoy all those old concert Blue Ray DVD’s I have. I have one of “ Queen “ that was transferred from 16 mm and it’s absolutely outstanding. As an old fart I finally let go of my Harley’s and they were both older and carbureted. I think we just enjoy older stuff and the ritual it requires. Best of health and happiness to all of you, Mike B. 

I still have a cd transport, but all my Cd’s are ripped to my streamer. I use my player once in a blue moon to make sure it’s still working.