Is anyone still using a CD Player

LOL I just received a text message form a friend who uses a high end streamer and an Audio Note DAC completely modified.  I have hear it many many times.  He borrowed a Bryston CDP-3 player and was blown away by the sound.  Go figure.

Still using my Esoterix K01x often

1) SACDs sound great. Same level as my vinyl. Regular CDs depend on mastering.

2) I can’t seems to make streaming sound the same. With Aurender N200 and Nordost Tyr2 usb cable. Maybe I would need a switch and other gadgets on top. 

3) I enjoy all 3 formats, of course streaming for music discovery.
 

I find the sound of my Meridian G5 transport connected to a PSA Junior DAC magical. I am mostly listening to Jazz and classical music.
The sonic stage on my Shahinian Hawks seems to be wider and more transparent compared to streaming. The G5 transport does some complicated digital magic to the data stream from the CD which makes me so much enjoy the music.
A solo concert grand of the scale of a Steinway Model D puts that piano in my room. A Mahler Symphony puts me into the concert hall.
I never start listening to a CD when I don't have the time to listen it through. Because once I start it I can't stop listening anymore. I am not saying this will only happen with CDs. But it does happen with my stack.
Also, since I make music listening a dedicated event, I just like the physical aspect. Pulling the CD out of the shelf. Looking at the booklet. Placing the disc into the Meridian. Pushing the Play button.
I grew up before even brick sized cell phones were around, let alone smart phones. It just resonates so much better with me compared to swiping and tapping on a smart phone.

Everyone is different.  There is not a right or wrong way to pursue your interest in music.  I have 2 CD players, still buy a lot of CDs.  I have 5 turntables, still buy a lot of vinyl.  I have a streamer, use it mostly to preview reviewed titles to decide what I want to buy.  What is missing for me is the meta data from the streamer experience.  When I go to a live performance I want to know all about the music, the performers, the background is essential for my enjoyment.  Streaming is deficient in this area in my experience.  CD and vinyl packaging covers the water front better in this regard.  

I have a high end SACD/CD player that I feed into my DAC.  I ripped all my SACDs and CDs and put them on a large MicroSD card and play them thorough my Volumio Rivo+ streamer into the same DAC.  When I A/B the player with the streamer, I cannot tell the difference.   I mostly use the streamer now because it is easier to select and load using my IPAD.  I still kept all my CDs and SACDs and I plan to keep my player.