How many folk now use streaming and have sold all their other audio equipment?

[walpurgis]

Audiophile hearing aids. BOOM! A new hifi product for the market. I have all the good ideas me.

I have a feeling that's been done.

[Minstrel SE]

A little flabbergasted TBH at the level of hostility in your reply, I'm not criticising anyone for what they like, I'm simply just explaining what I like - why does it upset people so much if they like something different, especially if it's digital?

Oh its not hostile and Im sorry you feel like that. Its a strong argument defending my position because I wont be seen as odd for wanting some equipment and storage space for physical media.

You are hitting the buttons by saying you dont need stuff to appreciate music and trying to tell us about too much physical media for storage. Im simply pointing out that you do need stuff to appreciate music...just less of it for your logistical taste.

Its not directed solely at you. The implication through the thread is that the streamers have seen the light and all other equipment is superfluous. I dont see streaming as the only way and I dont see a problem that needs solving

I havent reached the point where the physical media has overwhelmed me so downsizing isnt an issue for me. You mention stuff and levels of storage as if it could be a problem.

Im simply saying it isnt a problem and I will let you know when it is. We can all say each to their own but there is more to be said because I find it strange that you may have no other way then streaming.

Best wishes
Martin

[Sherwood]

Enlighten me then Geoff. Obviously you have expert knowledge in this area?

I do not claim to be an expert, but I am certainly an informed user. I cannot know what you would consider acceptable, but I can tell you what has impressed me. Let me start with items I own.

a) Cambridge CXN streamer. Exceptionally simple user interface. Can be used with just a remote control and built in display but also through a very good app. Plays Spotify, Tidal, web radio, and digital files on a home network or simply plugged into the usb port. A complete front end for £700. Can even be used as a digital preamp with remote volume control. A very smooth analogue sounding device. Only problem I have found is some very slight veiling of fine detail, most notable at the lower frequency extremes.

b) Caiman SEG DAC with RPi3/Digione audio board running Volumio. Total cost around £350 plus another £70 for a linear power supply. This combo has replaced the Cambridge CXN in my main system. Exceptional levels of detail retrieval for the price. Frankly, I am hearing details from ripped cds that I know intimately, that I have never heard before.

c) At the budget end, a Google Chromecast Audio. Cost me £20 in PC World. Outstanding sound for the price, especially using the optical out into a good DAC. I use it in my bedroom system with Deezer to discover new music.

In terms of other equipment I have been impressed by but do not own, I would highlight the SOtM range. If I was not relocating overseas shortly I would probably have gone for this or its lower price option. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCoFIdPLcUk

So there you have it. Options ranging from a few quid to a grand or two!

Geoff

[Sherwood]

Oh its not hostile and Im sorry you feel like that. Its a strong argument defending my position because I wont be seen as odd for wanting some equipment and storage space for physical media.

Its not directed solely at you. The implication through the thread is that the streamers have seen the light and all other equipment is superfluous I dont see streaming as the only way.

There is nothing written that is hostile. I havent reached the point where the physical media has overwhelmed me so downsizing isnt an issue for me. You mention stuff and levels of storage as if it could be a problem.

Im simply saying it isnt a problem and I will let you know when it is.

Best wishes
Martin

I think some people have forgotten the title of this thread. It is not who hates vinyl and who dismisses vinyl as a viable quality source. Inevitably, the bulk of responses will be from those who have migrated to digital streaming because they have found the quality (and yes, the convenience) to be of a level they can live with. As an original cd hater for many years, I have begrudgingly come to concede that digital streaming has reached a quality threshold that I can more than happily live with!

Geoff

[Minstrel SE]

Yes but Ive not really even mentioned sound quality yet. I enjoy dabbling with various pieces of equipment and holding a record I have found in town.

When Tim says he has some good art on the walls, he fails to see the implications and subtext behind that statement. Its called pushing the buttons of debate or light argument

The implication from the minimalists is they have a lovely well kept home they can live in and appreciate. The implication is that Ive no room for art on the walls because I live in a clustered, dishevelled, badly organised home.

I also have some good art on the walls but I like shelving on at least one wall and some hi fi racks to store my lovely equipment on.

Heck I'm a gamer so around 10 consoles have to be stored for ready access. You would'nt want me to give up my lovely orange Japanese Gamecube with Pal internals would you?

[Gazjam]

I think some people have forgotten the title of this thread. It is not who hates vinyl and who dismisses vinyl as a viable quality source. Inevitably, the bulk of responses will be from those who have migrated to digital streaming because they have found the quality (and yes, the convenience) to be of a level they can live with. As an original cd hater for many years, I have begrudgingly come to concede that digital streaming has reached a quality threshold that I can more than happily live with!

Geoff

Some of us enjoy both!
Pretty up to date here digital kit and streaming wise, but you couldn’t pry my Orbe/SME V from my cold dead fingers.

It IS art...its just not on the wall.
For that I have my own artwork hanging up, hows that for a bit different?

[mikmas]

... just to show that its possible to embrace vinyl AND digital AND art on the wall AND clutter

[IMG]clutter by miktec101, on Flickr[/IMG]

[Barry]

[IMG]clutter by miktec101, on Flickr[/IMG]

What have you done to that poor old Quad 33?

[Macca]

Since something went wrong way back and anything these days can be considered as art, I declare that I consider my shelves of vinyl and cds to be an art installation. Problem solved. The other shelf with all the dust and some Xmas cards from 2 years ago, that as well.

[narabdela]

... just to show that its possible to embrace vinyl AND digital AND art on the wall AND clutter

Love the Braun turntable.