I'm with @Alobar on this one. I've tried a few cdripping software packages and settled on one which, for me, works the best and doesn't miss a beat when translating the metadata during the ripping process. I also multi-task while ripping and don't miss handling all that media in order to listen.
I like to mix it up with a fairly eclectic playlist. Prior to implementing the digital solution I used a Sony CD jukebox. The number of programmed tracks was 32 even though there were 200 CDs in the unit which is roughly 1800 - 2000 available tracks. 32 tracks???? SMH... Having a long playlist with the music I want on it without having to shuffle anything but the playing order is a big plus for me.
That same big plus applies to having a music collection on HD (I use a Synology NAS) vs. streaming. I can listen to what I want when I want to. Streaming, despite it's SQ limitations, can introduce you to new music but then again so can forums like AK, YouTube Music, Vimeo, etc...and those are all free. I don't need or want a lower quality music source as my system will reveal it's limitations in a heartbeat.
I was using JRiver but recently loaded up a 2 week trial of Roon to see how I like it. So far I am thoroughly enjoying the software. Tagging, sorting and setting up playlists is much easier. However, Roon is a LOT more expensive than JRiver and it has a lot more features related to streaming. For me, if it works better and runs well on my music server over the trial period, I may become a lifetime subscriber.
So, those are my thoughts in a nutshell on streaming vs. having your own collection. Of course, you can have both and that may be your preference. Whatever works for you is what you should do.
I like to mix it up with a fairly eclectic playlist. Prior to implementing the digital solution I used a Sony CD jukebox. The number of programmed tracks was 32 even though there were 200 CDs in the unit which is roughly 1800 - 2000 available tracks. 32 tracks???? SMH... Having a long playlist with the music I want on it without having to shuffle anything but the playing order is a big plus for me.
That same big plus applies to having a music collection on HD (I use a Synology NAS) vs. streaming. I can listen to what I want when I want to. Streaming, despite it's SQ limitations, can introduce you to new music but then again so can forums like AK, YouTube Music, Vimeo, etc...and those are all free. I don't need or want a lower quality music source as my system will reveal it's limitations in a heartbeat.
I was using JRiver but recently loaded up a 2 week trial of Roon to see how I like it. So far I am thoroughly enjoying the software. Tagging, sorting and setting up playlists is much easier. However, Roon is a LOT more expensive than JRiver and it has a lot more features related to streaming. For me, if it works better and runs well on my music server over the trial period, I may become a lifetime subscriber.
So, those are my thoughts in a nutshell on streaming vs. having your own collection. Of course, you can have both and that may be your preference. Whatever works for you is what you should do.