Are CDs better than streaming?

But then, streaming typically gives you less sound fidelity, so for audiophiles probably consider CDs to be "better". Personally, I find streaming to be much " better" than CDs, and streaming 192kbps (or higher) mp3 is good enough for my type of music. read more

Take it from someone (yours truly) who spent five figures on CDs: a streaming membership is an infinitely better value. Instead of paying ten or fifteen bucks for each CD (yeah, I know you can get 'em used on Amazon for pennies plus shipping), you can have access to countless thousands of albums for a monthly fee only as high as the cost of a CD or two. read more

Somehow the cd sound seems better integrated, smoother and more musical. The streamed version just seems more clinical, harsh, poorer treble and slightly bloated bass. I,m sorry I've come to this conclusion because I really thought I'd cracked the ripping and streaming thing, but unfortunately don't think I have. read more