Streaming rules in my system but CDs and vinyl still have a place in it. And playing CDs requires very little effort in my case. As for for the vinyl medium, reading some of the CDs inserts while listening to them can be a rewarding thing.
Rediscovery
Being a member of the “streaming revolution” for some time now, I’ve barely listened to my large CD collection (I’ve listened to records because I acquired a new analog setup). Several thousand CDs have been lying fallow. This is partially due to mobility issues (although records are more demanding,) and the convenience and lure of listening to new music, Now, I’m delving into my CDs and discovering treasures long forgotten. Although it’s a little more effort, I find it very much worth it. It’s like refinding old friends. Very rewarding.
Any of you having this experience?
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@czarivey You listen to cassettes? Very nostagic. In the early seventies the quality was about like a wornout 45 record, tape hiss and cheap cassette blanks. I was unhappy with them compared to LP's so I bought a cassette recorder and recorded my LP's on Maxell tape to play in the car. How about dolby? took the hiss away but also the high end. Ended up donating all things cassette. Hope someone likes them. |
@tomic601 How long did THAT take? |
I just recently bought a Cambridge Audio CXC Transport and CA DacMagic 100 specifically to revisit my CD collection. I love it. I also listen primarily to Progressive Rock, Progressive Metal, and Progressive Death Metal. A lot of fantastic new British, Norwegian, Polish, French, and U.S. bands are entering these genres, and they don't have the funds to press vinyl. CD's give me a way to support them besides just streaming. Many are not on Tidal, so CD's or the band's downloads are the only way to get physical or semi-physical formats. |
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