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Have CD Recorders changed your listening habits?

In the last couple of years I've gone through several consumer grade CD Recorders, and have finally acquired a Marantz Professional CDR500 recorder, (and BTW, I love this machine-- easy to use, well built, and excellent digital copies). I set copy protection to "on".

In my case, making CD-R compilations, and listening to them instead of the commercial CDs is becoming pretty common. Example: Awhile ago I purchased all 8 newly re-mastered (JVC 20Bit K2) Creedence Clearwater Revival CDs, and from them put the 22 best tracks (my opinion) on a SINGLE 80 min. CD-R, and now pretty much just listen to the CD-R. The CD-Rs are cheap, easy to make, and sound excellent. Another good set to compile would be the new Simon and Garfunkle re-masters, IMO-- gotta' buy them first though.

I've also made many compilations by mixing complementary artists songs together, ie Jacinta, Diana Krall, Shirley Horn, and Holly Cole smooth jazz ballads-- this is a Dyno-Supreme CD-R, IMO. How about Alison Krauss and Allison Moorer?

I've found that CD-R burning actually promotes my purchase of MORE commercial CDs by doing this as I'm always looking for complementary music/artists. I'm NOT interested in music piracy though. What do others think of this (maybe controversial) subject? Cheers. Craig
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jeffloistarca
1,004 posts
 
A topic I'm VERY passionate about. Craig, you bought the music so you own the material and are entitled to make copies for personal use. I'm in the same camp; I will NEVER download from the 'net, nor will I ever make copies of music lent to me. I do make my own compilations from CD's I've bought for the same reasons you do, and having bought the music I feel like I've paid for the privilege. Copying CD's you paid for is no different from making analog tapes from your LP's (remember those days?).

I buy a fair bit of new music, how will musicians be able to make new music for our enjoyment if we'd rather steal it than pay for it? There will be a ton of incredible talent toiling away to make ends meet in a "day job" rather than making good use of their gift. I know all about how the record companies, distributors, and retailers get 98% of the revenue, but the musicians still get the 2% and if they're good at what they do this paltry sum adds up to a considerable fortune in no time. I'll step off my soapbox now.... Jeff
ohlala
1,236 posts
 
I got one for Xmas 20000 and have used it twice. They take too much time (especially off the computer, that sucks), i'd rather have a real copy with an insert, and i don't find copying moral. I also am not a 'best of..' guy, so i have not found a reason to copy.
ohlala
1,236 posts
 
I forgot...when i get the time i am going to copy my rare cds and just play the copies.
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