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I have not bought a recording n many years. Too much stuff that I can get on youtube for what I need and listen to. I got rid of all mine. The only thing left is I have a bunch of Johnny Smith Royal Roost Vinyl and I willing to sell them too. If someone is interested PM I don't want to ship they will be cheap.
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01-07-2025 03:48 PM
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I read on the internet CD can be had for like $1 each, but I haven't found the place for desirable CDs at that price.
Anyone?
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I buy just about every Gypsy jazz CD I can find, and mostly directly from the artists. I do listen to them, but if we're being honest, most of what I listen to are the mp3s on a playlist I make. That being said, not everything is online, and sometimes it is nice to grab a CD. And the last reason I still buy CDs is because it's a fantastic way to support what are mostly independent artists. I've been fortunate to get to know many of the players, and I'm also grateful I can support them with a purchase.
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Send in the anthropologists. CDs no longer have monetary value, but they are valuable as tokens of gratitude.
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I bought those CDs from bluejaybill and have been enjoying them. I once saw a CL deal for classical CDs - $1.00 each or $25.00 for the entire collection. I opted for the entire collection and got 450 pristine CDs! If you have a good playback system and enjoy not having to fiddle with your mobile, CDs can be a great value, but shipping costs aren't worth it -they're too heavy.
Originally Posted by bluejaybill
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Well, perhaps I’m the exception here.
As a self proclaimed Audiophile I’m still increasing both my vinyl and cd collection.
Streaming has become the go to medium for playing recordings.
But since I already have exceptional Turntable’s and CD players I’ve stuck with owning hard copies. They’re as invaluable to me as attempting to download music. And especially on vinyl, in my experience the music is much more vibrant. So to each their own.
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Dealing with CDs is more trouble than I'm willing to go to. I've digitized all my CDs, and vinyl, that I care about, to .flac files. I have those files stored on multiple media in multiple places, including in the cloud, using Google Drive, Dropbox, and Box. They're safer than the physical CDs, and I can play them without having to get up and play with the discs. I don't even have a viable CD player now. Wax cylinders gave way to shellac discs, and things worked up through vinyl to digital. Technology seems to constantly improve, and only confirmed nostalgics cling to the outdated technology. Some people enjoy restoring and driving Model T Fords, but not for daily driving.
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I always get a bit of a kick out of opening an old album (like Seconds Out or Yessongs) and seeing the dusty remnants in the folds Originally Posted by Cunamara
That said, just put all the CDs in a big box, haul it down tot he local Good Will, and get a tax donation receipt for maybe $2 each. Rip them first and back up the rip
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That seems like a a lot more trouble than dealing with CDs ;-) Originally Posted by sgosnell
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Once it's done, it's all automated. Doing the initial ripping was time-consuming, but worth the effort to me. Now I use automated routines in Linux to do the backups of new music to spinning rust, SSDs, and the cloud. I just put the music files into the music folder, and they are automatically backed up to everywhere. Using network file protocols, I can play the files locally on laptop, desktop, or whatever device I'm using at the time, or I can stream from Google. My CDs and vinyl are just taking up space and gathering dust.
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I rip all my CDs and put them into iTunes and then load them to Apple Music Match. My entire library is accessible by my phone, iPad, and/or PC. But I still like to have physical CDs to play at home on my home stereo set up. I can also play them via Bluetooth through my home stereo but there are times when a song won't play via the cloud for some reason. It is also nice to listen to a whole album without fussing with the menus. I can't always get what I want to play with the menus. I have them set for shuffle and prefer that. Once I mess with that I sometimes get weird things happening in the play order.
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I hear you. But tell me this? Do you have anything like an elaborate Audio setup other than listening via a computer or headphones? Originally Posted by sgosnell
Those with serious old school audio setups often haven’t switched to Digital. Instead we’ve invested in better and more elaborate Record Cleaners and devices. But then again, I’m an old audio fool who will never ever give up analog. Why? Because I believe it still sounds better. But to gain that anyone has to possess a Turntable and system that reveals it.
But don’t mind me, for after 50 years of high end Audio gear I’m very biased. And there’s a reason for that. Results.
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I see no need for large, expensive, cantankerous gear. If you're heavily invested in certain gear, then you pretty much have to keep using it. Anything else is very expensive, both in monetary and psychological terms. It's none of my business what anyone else uses, I can only speak for myself, and my preferences have no effect on anyone else.
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Very nice! I am on the other end of the spectrum. Tube preamp. Tube power amp. Decent speakers. Digital media. I used to run dual mono block tube power amps but once one broke and one round of fixing I gave up after it broke again. I wasn’t going to try to stay pure analog many years ago. But I do hear the difference. I did the best that I could do without going down a very expensive rabbit hole. Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop
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I understand. I run both tube and SS in my system. Unfortunately while tube amps can last over 20 years (I had a pair of tube mono amps I’ve recently sold after 20 years of use) they don’t last forever. But then again, neither do Solid State amplifiers. And I agree in hearing a difference with analog gear. But I also hear a difference with high power Class A gear. That is, if you can handle the heat. Originally Posted by lammie200
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Very nice my friend,that's the way to listen to music.Too many people today just listening using earbuds through their phone. Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop
I hear you. But tell me this? Do you have anything like an elaborate Audio setup other than listening via a computer or headphones?
Those with serious old school audio setups often haven’t switched to Digital. Instead we’ve invested in better and more elaborate Record Cleaners and devices. But then again, I’m an old audio fool who will never ever give up analog. Why? Because I believe it still sounds better. But to gain that anyone has to possess a Turntable and system that reveals it.
But don’t mind me, for after 50 years of high end Audio gear I’m very biased. And there’s a reason for that. Results.
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I do that, too. Can’t be beat during my short commute time to and from work. I am currently using Shokz Openfit earbuds. They don’t actually go inside the ear canal, but they sound as good as I could find after trying out a bunch in a store. Originally Posted by nyc chaz
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Thank you, but I’m an addict! Originally Posted by nyc chaz
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I meant people using their phone for music at home when there are superior ways to listen. Originally Posted by lammie200
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I can’t see what’s better than Spotify through a good Bluetooth. There are the vibes/esoteric nature of vinyl, but if I’m trying to cook and listen to music Spotify Bluetooth all the way. Originally Posted by nyc chaz
Even if I’m just sitting at the table with music. It’s more music than I could ever listen to all at the swipe of a finger.
It's not like artists made a killing off royalties before, they just get less of the crumbs they used to get now. Instead of, say, a tenth of a penny per sale they get a tenth of a penny per 1,000 streams.Last edited by AllanAllen; 01-12-2025 at 01:13 PM.
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One of the best of these college town shops that buys and sells used vinyl and CDs is the Princeton Record Exchange (PREX) in Princeton, NJ. Originally Posted by lammie200
Princeton Record Exchange >> Princeton New Jersey
I had a decent sized CD collection of my own (about 400 CDs) until my 96-year old, audiophile uncle who recently passed away left me his CD collection. Now my CD collection tops the scale at about 1,200. I'm seriously considering buying a Brennan 3 to store all the music then selling the entire collection to PREX (or however much of the collection they will take) to offset the cost of the Brennan.
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Guys on this forum are too much sometimes.I give 2bornot2bop a complement on his stereo system and somehow people get defensive like they are being insulted for the way they choose to listen to music.
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I regards to Claasical CDs my local FM Classical radio station WQED-FM Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, has gone totally digital. Additionally the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has gone digital with their recording library. NOT THE PERFORMANCES! They donated their CD library to WQED. Now WQED gives them away during fund raising drives. We had a full time Jazz FM station up until about 4-5 years ago. Gone now.
Originally Posted by bluejaybill
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I m 67 years old on the 20th. Never really liked the CD format from an artistic point of view. Album art was very special and conveyed alot to the over all experience.
Sure CDs and digital formats are convenient especially after 8 Tracks and cassettes. But the art was spectacular and delicious!!
ZZ Top fan ZZ Tom recreates, eats LP cover Mexican dinner (video) - POCHO
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nyc chaz is speaking about how we listen. I’m not the only Audiophile on this forum. There’s several of us who choose to listen to music in a more elaborate manner than accessing music at a minimum. Originally Posted by AllanAllen
It’s like equating Amazon Alexa with a solid stereo system. The only things those 2 share is they play music. But in what context do they share music?
I’m not suggesting everyone should have a serious sound system. Each of us prefers different things. Many here have $40k invested in archtop’s. But wouldn’t consider investing $10k into a sound system.
My entire adult life, since the 70’s I’ve always had a great sound system. It’s grown in many ways. But the true question for me has always been about how can I best relate to the music I choose to listen to? For me it’s a serious endeavor I’ve always taken seriously. Kinda like a hobby.
I haven’t invested in a Spotify or Roon membership. Nor any of the other new technologies that have come down the pike since even when CD’s were invented. I’ve instead invested in Vinyl the past 40 years, and building my system to best produce music on vinyl.
For 40 years there’s been a huge debate about what’s better, the convenience of CD’s or the musical fidelity of music on vinyl. There’s no debate in my mind for like playing piano, or guitar we simply trust our ears. And in truth what sounds great to one individual won’t cut the mustard with someone else.
Bottom line, we each are satisfied with music at varying degrees. Some are satisfied with the minimum, just listening through headphones on their iPhones. I have iPods, but I only use them when I’m on my morning run or bike ride.
My only regret is parting with my Reel to Reel!
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