MissingCDs and records


Since I have had a long-standing hip problem (now being fixed,) I have physically been unable to play CDs and more significantly, records.  
I bought an outstanding streamer (Aurelac 200) to cope with my disability, and am very happy with the sound it’s producing .  However, I’m now finding that, despite the superlative sound of the Aurelac, I’m missing the experience of relishing individual discs and records which have their own character and speak to me. They’re like old friends you can’t replace with a stream.  Of course there are many advantages to streaming, including a universal discography to select from, but having that intimate contact with an artifact is a special feeling.

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@rvpiano 

I agree completely... The tactility of LPs, the jacket art, the glorious warmth and imperfection of the sound... Yes you have to get up every 15 minutes but so what. I am definitely a digital guy and maybe it's just dumb nostalgia, but I'm never getting rid of my turntable.

Best wishes on your recovery.

Auralic 200?

SORRY!

I meant AURENDER N200 streamer.
I don’t know how I got that mixed up.

Rvpiano agree with you. My cd collections are not ordinary cds. SAcds , xrcd, Hdcd from reference recordings, chesky, mapleshade, and Japanese imports.So I can’t just switch to streaming and not missed them.

I’m glad you got your hips fixed, regardless of whether you’re streaming or not. I still play CDs, primarily because I want to enjoy the unique flavor of the TDK 1541a DAC chip used in my ancient Rotel RCD-855. It’s not particularly detailed, but its sweet analog sound draws me into the music.