Agreed. I do understand though. If there is better performance to be had, I generally want it, even if it is just a 2-3% improvement. I still think those upgraded streaming services can be worth it, just for the upgrade from lossier MP3 or AAC to CD Quality. Most people can appreciate that...
Tidal has a pretty good carplay app also. About 10% of their library is truly hi-res (better than CD quality), the rest is what they call hifi, which matches CD quality. I think Spotify is releasing a hifi option this fall as well. I have a few portable DACs that I use with my HIFIMAN...