Vinyl or wait for the new stuff??

Myoussif is asking a rational question to those of us that are slightly obessive in getting the best sound. From his post it reads that he knows he will spend a lot to get into to to another format and is asking for our advice. Myoussif, if you can afford it then go for Vinyl now. The new format wars aren't done yet SACD, DVD-Audio or what. It time to wait. However, Vinyl has the great library of the best performances and recordings of the stereo era. Most people agree that there was a period (roughly) from 1954 to 1968 when the great labels were carefully doing stereo recording. Tons of used records are available and the re-issues are so damn good that it would be a same to pass up this opportunity. Personal side bar is that I have never regretted pursuing what I like and the vinyl vs cd discussion is fun but pointless. Get the music and enjoy it. If you like several different medias so be it. I prefer vinyl like Albert Porter. Someone can like MP3 and I could give a rat's ass. Thank God we are different in our tastes - that leaves better pickings for all groups. Vinyl vs CD makes for a passionate discussion in sharing views, and we learn by usually picking up good music suggestions from the other person's opinions. BTW: having friends over for music sessions usually gives us a chance to share our music finds or compare several different artist or performances of the same works. We always enjoy the music and our discussions on our music preferences. Usually, preferences on equipment or media is never discussed. Myoussif, go for the vinyl and have some fun.

Hey Albert here is one "hand" for analog from sunny Florida.

And another from 'rainy' Oregon. Our votes almost counted this year !

I agree with david99 that you don't have to spend really big bucks to get good sound on vinyl. I bought my mint condition rega 25 w/super elys from a local dealer for $850.

The real value is access to interesting and new recordings. Especially classical recordings. I just bought a bunch of good quality rca red label and gramaphone records for fifty cents a piece. Quality sh*t like Perlman and Starker. I seem to recall having to spend fifteen bucks for their cd recordings. It also introduces a whole new realm of old recordings that you simply don't have access to if you have cd only. I just bought the Duanne Allman anthology vol II. A weird collection of songs that i would have never paid $15 for. I did pay $4. Discovered a few real gems (like duanne and herbie mann (flute) swapping leads on "push push".) That one's getting played at parties! Also bought a collection of Everest recording Gregorian chants - 4 albums for $1. Never would have bought this on cd. Tried it out. If I don't like it I can use them and save on paper plates. Hauntingly beautiful music. On the 25th, they will go well with my new Supremes and John Denver christmas albums. (50 cents each - did you have to ask?)

Excellent point John, and not unlike some of the bargains I have found. I suggest those of you that have decided to give LP a try, keep your eye open for Public Libraries that sell out their analog collection. There are some rare and incredible items in these public stores, and many have seen very little or no use at all! add to that fact, much of this excellent material is not available in other music formats, at any price! I know of one person who bought multiple London Blueback LP's at .50 cents apiece. These albums are not only some of the finest classical music ever produced, they have increased in value to the point where resale of them could furnish your shelves with hundreds of lesser pieces of material.

If you don't already own a bunch of records, then gravitate to SACD. Sony Sacd1, will give you not only the sacd format, but is an exceptional cd player as well!