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The problem with streaming

As I sit here listening to America Includes: "A Horse With No Name", I realized the problem with streaming. Who knows what source material you're getting with streaming? The album I'm listening to is a Warners Brothers green label. Sonics are absolutely incredible! The band sounds like they're in the room! 

Navigating the pressings to find the best one can be challenging but that's part of the fun of the hobby. I doubt the same care is taken when generating streaming recordings. You're stuck with what they use, thus missing the incredible texture of the best recordings.

Of course, great care must be taken to set up the turntable and match all components downstream. I find the effort to be well worth it! There's just no substitute for great analog!

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pesky_wabbit
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I cherish the wonderful library of music I have accumulated and own and will always view streaming as an adjunct

reubent
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I love vinyl. Playing my original 1979 Rickie Lee Jones - S/T right now. However! You will never discover new music by thumbing through the records on you rack. Well, that is unless you find something that you bought, previously unheard, and forgot you bought it and deposited it on said rack shelf.

Streaming opens up the possibility for music discover that was previously unavailable to anyone. You have practically everything ever recorded (a slight exaggeration) at your fingertips. Yes, it's a different experience. However, it is a worthwhile experience. And the beauty is, you are welcome to buy the vinyl of anything you discover (if it's available on vinyl).

I've adopted this hybrid streaming/vinyl model and I've discovered a lot of great music via streaming, and increased the size of my record collection with newly discovered material.

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fuzztone
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If you’re picky about the best, buy it.

Period.

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