This does not really answer your question, but might give you something to think about.
When I was looking for a new radio for my truck I had two basic requirements; a USB port and the ability to play flac files. The old one played cassettes, and that would be a better feature, IMHO, than being able to play CDs. When I am able to set up a home system, I will be looking to tie it to a computer for playing music. Most people these days, it seems to me, listen to music on their phones.
... or copy off something for a friend when a show comes up in conversation.
I have often handed out CDs I recently listened to, and had on me at the time, to people for similar reasons. I would just as happily copy over anything I have handy, if a computer is available. Hmm, now I am wondering if the radio in my truck will play tunes from an external HDD? I could probably go for a year, or more, without having to listen to the same thing twice, or even change anything.