Higher resolution than cd quality, meh (16/44.1). Perhaps you might find some higher res stuff mixed/mastered differently but sonically won't be any better just because of format. I use Spotify, the evil streamer (low pay to artists but extensive user interface options). Roon can have an advantage depending if your current gear is a Roon endpoint....eq and some nice combining of various sources for a more cohesive library at your fingertips. I don't need their added content myself so don't find it interesting. Generally streaming services charge at least for better resolution (I use premium Spotify at cd quality).
I use my streaming services wirelessly over my wifi, altho some is built into the hardware I use (I also use Pandora). Works fine, Pandora I thought was better at finding similar music but spotify has come a long ways with their algorithm. Curious about that service with the rare recording, do you remember what it was?
Keep in mind your computer or tablet or phone can easily act as a quality streamer....
It, (streaming) will be an option, but I just prefer CDs. I am fairly set in my ways and have thousands of CDs.
So many in fact, I find things I have forgotten about and feel like I just bought new music when I discover something hiding. Even with everything in alphabetical order I find stuff from years ago that maybe got a listen or two and then it was forgotten about.
I'm quite happy with my setup and I'm not constantly searching for the next big thing. The streamer option presented itself because of a trade in/up situation that is basically an even swap.
I've replaced most all of my gear with the same stuff I've always had but with the newest version of it. This system will very likely see me out. The first version was about 30 years old with excellent performance and reliability. I just felt moving to newer versions of essentially the same gear would ease any anxiety of having a failure down the road. The trade incentives worked for me. Maybe some would not agree, but I'm quite pleased. Two systems in 30 years aint bad. I've had many more brand new vehicles.
The biggest and most expensive change I've made was to replace the NHT 3.3s with the Perlisten S7Ts. I kept the NHTs but the new speakers really are incredible IMO.
Anyhow, that's a long explanation to simply say, I will have the option to stream if I decide to do so.
I like the other options for streaming services you tossed in. Much appreciated!
Thank you.
