2. amps-preamps
  3. 128687-32

The awful truth about CDs, do they have the same shelve life as LP's ?

The answer is properly not. Recent studies have shown that the chemicals used in their manufacture of CDs have reduced their life expectancy to ten years, not all but many, as per Paul Mcgowans email. The suggestion was given that if you have suspect CD's they should be re-copied. But my question is how do you identify these? I can tell you that I have a great deal of LPs and I can play anyone of these with great success and some are 40 years old. This no doubt would give some audiophiles another good reason to hold onto their belief that LPs are the way to go.
phd
whitestix
720 posts
 
Relaaaaaaaaaax.....
garrettc
43 posts
 
  • Unrecorded CD-R and CD-RW: 5-10 years
  • Recorded CD-R: 50-200 years
  • Recorded CD-RW: 20-100 years
  • Recorded DVD-R: 30-100 years
  • Recorded DVD-RW: up to 30 years
  • Recorded BD-R and BD-RE: 30-200 years
From this link: http://www.cd-info.com/archiving/longevity/

tom6897's avatar
tom6897
1,484 posts
 
+1^ CHILLAX! Just another way to get us to duplicate are existing media and spend money to re-propagate the industry coffers.
perfect_sound
14 posts
 
I have cd,s I bought at summer ces (chicago) in June 1983, that still play perfect, and sound good, (from mofi). The discs have lived in normal humidity and heat entire almost 34 years, no problems. 

No sure what the axe was that the original poster had. Take care of your stuff and it will last!

Perfect sound
arcam88's avatar
arcam88
441 posts
 
Who says vinyl is perfect either?
It deteriorates over time no matter how well-cared-for. ( pops and cracks) etc.
Sometimes brand new pressings.
Keep your fingers off of CDs and keep them stored properly and they will last a long long time!
Most will Outlast us😎
More to discover