J, but all I’ve ever been told about files is that eliminating the spinning disc eliminates all that jitter that makes digital a “spikier” experience than analog, and makes streaming more musical than discs.
Now this isn’t enough, orceven the right diagnosis, now it’s all about usb v Ethernet, or keeping noise down.
No argument from me in the latter, I’ve put massive efforts via isolated room power, balanced power, and dedicated lines, to get noise right down.
There still isn’t a consensus that files beat disc.
And hence another good reason for me not to spend serious cash when my cdp and tt totally satisfy me.