Old CDs and records

@rok2id 

Then along comes Streaming.  Now audiophiles seem to be saying, the standard for great streaming is, if it equals CD in sound quality.  Am I missing something?

We're all getting older and the harsh practicalities of the world are difficult to argue with.

All you need to do is to rip your collection to a hard drive/ USB and then play it back via a PC/laptop, or as in my case, a smartphone.

Plus the fact that streaming is so so convenient and comfortable.

Just set up your desired playlist and then forget about the material world for a while.

The LP is never going to be obsolete, but I can't see what advantage the convenient CD has over the even more convenient streaming options.

@cd318 

All you need to do is to rip your collection to a hard drive/ USB and then play it back via a PC/laptop, or as in my case, a smartphone.

I have done this with all my pop / R&B CDs.  I copied just my favorite tracks to USB sticks to play in my vehicles.  Driving music.  In .wav format, sounds great.  I was stunned at how much info these things can hold.  Up to 700 songs each stick and not even close to being full.  Perfect solution.

The LP is never going to be obsolete, but I can't see what advantage the convenient CD has over the even more convenient streaming options.

The LP is obsolete, as we speak.  Happened with the advent of the Compact Disc.  It's being 'propped up' by people willing to pay high prices for 'audiophile' discs and the  equipment needed to play the disc.  More to do with exclusivity than anything else.  The problem with the CD is that, it is too good and too simple and too inexpensive, and most of all, requires minimum interaction with the audiophile.

Streaming is very convenient.  The difference boils down to whether or not ownership is important to you.   It is to some, others not so much.  But I agree with you, it is the future.

Nice post.

Cheers

I don’t listen to streaming. 
I listen not my 6,000 LPs. 
Full stop. 

Streaming is a wonderful way to explore music but I don't think vinyl is anywhere near worthless. And while CDs might be someday, they're not worthless yet.  

It's an interesting question as to whether CDs will have a similar resurgence as vinyl.  Probably not since it's digital, but there's still some value in CDs today. Especially ones that aren't generally on streaming services. 

LP is obsolete eh?

this is good for the artist they get screwed on the streaming platforms.
 I love owning physical music media. I stream in the office, truck, boat that’s it.