CDs Vs LPs

CD's for convenience, but that often degenerates into plain ol' background music for doing chores around the house, entertaining groups of people, etc.

When I really want to listen to music (and have the time to do just that) I'll opt for LP's every time.Having a really good vinyl playback system, along with keeping the stylus and the LP clean is essential. For those who won't (or can't) invest the money and time in a vinyl system - just stick with your CD's. You probably won't be able to tell the difference anyway!

Dgarretson
the physical media will be sold off with no regrets.

8^(
the physical media is only thing of value to me. Everything else (gear) is easily replaced.

imo - Aging audiophiles, not being replaced by millennials, means there will be a plethora of eccentric audiophile gear .....for those looking for such in coming years.
   

coolatheart
It's my understanding ALL vinyl is manufactured from a digital imprint. Essentially a CD.

Years ago I got curious about the process and contacted a couple local mastering studios near me that also pressed vinyl. They confirmed that if an artist was doing the vinyl option, and had submitted Hi Res files that were better than CD quality 16/44, i.e. 24/96 and better..... then these Hi Res files were the ones used for the LP.  

I must say, an oddity is digitally remastered cassettes. They sound like CDs were always supposed to sound  - Dynamic, open, airy, noiseless, tuneful. Bring back cassettes! Hel-loo! 

8^(
the physical media is only thing of value to me. Everything else (gear) is easily replaced.

@ct0517 I said I'll "eventually" sell off the physical media-- meaning sometime before the final curtain...

I have never abandoned cassettes...lol.

In fact I keep getting these urges to buy a r2r machine.....

Medic! Quick pass the Oxy-Codone.

Oh wait, already popping those for now.