krenzler
pfm Member
Problem with services like Tidal and Spotify etc is that you no longer own the music (and you've given away your CD collection without backing-up). Who knows what the future looks like? Yes, there will always be streaming services out there but how long will Tidal/Qobuz survive once Apple/Amazon or whoever with deep pockets step-up their game (along with Spotify)?
And importantly: What versions of your favorite albums will be available to you? What artists will be on what streaming platform? You have no control and own nothing. Most likely you'll be able to listen to the most recent re-master (yay!) and not the equivalent to the original non-molested CD pressing. The industry as a whole does not care about protecting its legacy/history but rather wants you to buy/rent the same thing over again (but in an inferior version).
And importantly: What versions of your favorite albums will be available to you? What artists will be on what streaming platform? You have no control and own nothing. Most likely you'll be able to listen to the most recent re-master (yay!) and not the equivalent to the original non-molested CD pressing. The industry as a whole does not care about protecting its legacy/history but rather wants you to buy/rent the same thing over again (but in an inferior version).