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Yes, some of it, about 10% from personal experience. Couldn't justify a Brennan in my personal circumstances as it's too easy to find good software to streamline the process. I guess there are situations where it would be worth it.
It also depends on your end goal. I'd favour a streaming system based around a roon core running on intel nuc with tidal or qobuz subscription and all your cd's ripped to a hard drive. No doubt the Brennan is cheaper and convenient though.
A lot depends on what motivates you to listen to music. Does the Brennan do playlists for example?
A question: if I invest in time and money into ripping my CD collection, am I going to listen to it?
I ask because I'm 3/5 of the cost of getting a brennan B2 and I'm all of the cost of getting an smsl amp which I can connect a Chromecast to.