I had two cd's arrive in the post yesterday.
There's a fun value in unwrapping them and putting them in the player.
There is a cd playing in the lounge while i write this.
Should I quit buying cd's?
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- KVRian
- 1020 posts since 4 Jun, 2006
I like the tactile-ness of a physical object like a record or a c.d.
I had two cd's arrive in the post yesterday.
There's a fun value in unwrapping them and putting them in the player.
There is a cd playing in the lounge while i write this.
I had two cd's arrive in the post yesterday.
There's a fun value in unwrapping them and putting them in the player.
There is a cd playing in the lounge while i write this.
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- KVRAF
- 25849 posts since 20 Jan, 2008 from a star near where you are
I too bought a CD today, from my prime second-hand dealer.
But I copy it straight to mp3 so I can have it on my mobile phone for listening.
But nevertheless I enjoy have a CD to look at, and a sleeve to read through, rather than just getting it from a netlabel.
But I copy it straight to mp3 so I can have it on my mobile phone for listening.
But nevertheless I enjoy have a CD to look at, and a sleeve to read through, rather than just getting it from a netlabel.
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- KVRAF
- 8646 posts since 2 Oct, 2006 from Leeds, UK
I bought 3 today, found a good source of cheap cds in my town, mostly older stuff but i try and buy them for referencing tracks i like as well as listening, i just rip the cds to my hd then i can rip to mp3 if i want to. But i like 'shelf-digging' and seeing what turns up. 
But i don't see the point in having decent speakers and listening to mp3s, mp3s for the portable player cause of the filesize, that's the only reason i use it. Ironically i've noticed a few mp3 albums on Amazon costing more or as much as the cd.
But i don't see the point in having decent speakers and listening to mp3s, mp3s for the portable player cause of the filesize, that's the only reason i use it. Ironically i've noticed a few mp3 albums on Amazon costing more or as much as the cd.
Latest release and Socials: https://linktr.ee/ph.i.ltr3
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- KVRAF
- 6113 posts since 7 Jan, 2005 from Corporate States of America
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- KVRAF
- 2268 posts since 9 Mar, 2009 from Copenhagen, Denmark
I keep on adding to my 4000+ cd collection just as I do for my 2000+ LP collection. I see no reason why I shouldn't. I enjoy the physical aspect of the media and the whole locating/buying/filing process. That's what makes a collector to me and I consider myself being just that. I refuse to be dictated by companies telling me what's right and what's wrong just because they have the corporate power to do so.
Basically, if every company say files are the future, it ends up being just that.
Only a small fraction of companies continue to produce for the older media formats and their stuff are often target towards specialists and high end users. As a serious collector you'll obviously belong to either of those groups.
My collection is online (well some of it at least) at http://www.discogs.com/collection?user=rumguf
In many ways, my discogs page pretty much is a symbol of myself as a person. My collection very much defines me as an individual. Looking at my shelves and digging in, is the same as getting to know me.
Obviously there are many advantages to digital files. No physical storage, cheaper prices, mobility etc....but......imo you loose everything a collector needs. Ie personalizing your collection, and showing it to the world as part of your own identity. Files just can't do that.
Crate diggin' can
We're seeing a vinyl resurrection these days. Pretty much a reaction to the lack of personality the otherwise consumer friendly digital files possesses.
We're never seen so many classical music cd released as in recent years. I work as a music librarian and I tell you, the amount is enormous. Don't count the cd just yet.
Basically, if every company say files are the future, it ends up being just that.
Only a small fraction of companies continue to produce for the older media formats and their stuff are often target towards specialists and high end users. As a serious collector you'll obviously belong to either of those groups.
My collection is online (well some of it at least) at http://www.discogs.com/collection?user=rumguf
In many ways, my discogs page pretty much is a symbol of myself as a person. My collection very much defines me as an individual. Looking at my shelves and digging in, is the same as getting to know me.
Obviously there are many advantages to digital files. No physical storage, cheaper prices, mobility etc....but......imo you loose everything a collector needs. Ie personalizing your collection, and showing it to the world as part of your own identity. Files just can't do that.
Crate diggin' can
We're seeing a vinyl resurrection these days. Pretty much a reaction to the lack of personality the otherwise consumer friendly digital files possesses.
We're never seen so many classical music cd released as in recent years. I work as a music librarian and I tell you, the amount is enormous. Don't count the cd just yet.
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- KVRist
- 138 posts since 11 Apr, 2011 from Paris, France
Another point in favor of CDs: liner notes. While the basic info about a disc is usually available on the net somewhere, it is sometimes interesting to have an essay. Especially when, as happens sometimes with classical discs, the notes are done by the composer or performer.
The other big missing piece for me in the download format is the lack of album cover art. It mostly went out with the LP, as the CD format presumably wasn't physically big enough to justify hiring an artist to do a cover. But downloads, not having a physical size limitation, could include all kinds of album art.
Unfortunately, there is no place to display it in the current online venues for buying music (except for the mega-releases). And I won't hold my breath for the iTunes store - always a truly stupid shopping experience - to innovate this way...
The other big missing piece for me in the download format is the lack of album cover art. It mostly went out with the LP, as the CD format presumably wasn't physically big enough to justify hiring an artist to do a cover. But downloads, not having a physical size limitation, could include all kinds of album art.
Unfortunately, there is no place to display it in the current online venues for buying music (except for the mega-releases). And I won't hold my breath for the iTunes store - always a truly stupid shopping experience - to innovate this way...