I own about 1000 CDs but rarely listen to them because streaming is so much more convenient. Kind of sad but a matter of fact. Getting my ass out of my Eames chair, searching my archive, putting it in the player seems so tedious in comparison. I think I’m not the only one
I went exactly the opposite way. Quit with expensive streamers that are more like fashion products nowadays. Quit with Qubuz and Tidal too. The ‘convenience’ made me restless: skipping album tracks before getting known the whole album as intended by the artist. I also sold my still growing record collection, various phono stages, cartridges and the turntable beast itself.
And now: bought a new and fantastic sounding CD-player and immensely enjoy buying and playing (new) CD’s. I thought of keeping Qobuz for finding new music, but I found out I prefer Bandcamp for that. It has more than one option for finding new stuff. And a fair share for the artist from whatever I buy.
At the ends it’s all a matter of personal choice and what feels right for YOU. Enjoy the music and that Eames chair 😎