MissingCDs and records


Since I have had a long-standing hip problem (now being fixed,) I have physically been unable to play CDs and more significantly, records.  
I bought an outstanding streamer (Aurelac 200) to cope with my disability, and am very happy with the sound it’s producing .  However, I’m now finding that, despite the superlative sound of the Aurelac, I’m missing the experience of relishing individual discs and records which have their own character and speak to me. They’re like old friends you can’t replace with a stream.  Of course there are many advantages to streaming, including a universal discography to select from, but having that intimate contact with an artifact is a special feeling.

rvpiano

As we get older, health issues steal so much from us. The great news is that your hip is getting fixed and you will be able, once again, to experience the joys of physical media. Perhaps your medical challenge has made you even more appreciative of their virtues. You will be back in the saddle in no time. Best wishes for a complete, and speedy, recovery.

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I think a lot of people take pleasure in collecting vinyl and the ritual of playback, cleaning records, etc. Nothing unusual about that. Same with cds. I've been buying cds lately that I can stream.  Seems stupid, but it's what I enjoy.

Good luck with the hip repair. 

rvpiano - I understand what you're talking about.  I, too, greatly enjoy the "tactility" involved in handling/playing physical media - LPs, in particular, with their liner notes and often beautiful album covers. It definitely adds to the overall listening experience.

Sorry to hear of your hip issues and good that you have addressed it. Also good to see the first three post have been removed by the moderators or even better hoping Moe, Larry and Curly had enough gumption to do it themselves. Good luck to you and be safe and in no time you will be back at it. Enjoy the music