It is a bit depressing how few new LPs are made nowadays.
Do you buy new LP records?

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I buy the good stuff that is released on vinyl, although most new music is CD only. I also buy used records that are either in better condition than what I already own, or I have lost, or never had before. If more was released, I would buy it.

The last virgin LP I bought was at 2007 RMAF. I thought I'd give vinyl another shot. I played it twice and put it back in its jacket. My quality CDs sound just as warm and balanced but are more dynamic, have better soundstaging, imaging, blah, blah. I know for big $$$ I could update my TT to sound as good as my CDP (SA-8001), but what's the point, really? I can always clean my old records and look at album art when I wax nostalgic.

I sold all my records after the CD invasion was complete. It was a sacrifice in audio quality, but I was won over with the convenience. Some newer CD recordings are quite good actually, compared to old recordings. And I'm not talking about the SACD or DVD-A format. This completes my conversion to the dark side.

There are great recordings on vinyl for a couple of bucks. I finished out my Pat Metheny collection with $.99 and $1.99 recordings. I also love all the "new" shellac 180 gram offerings. Vinyl is the best buy available. If you don't have a good record player you are missing out.

Yes, I buy some new records but I hate to say that quality of the most of them is not satisfactory. I do not know what the market opinion about the quality is, but mostly the sound is tight, cold, and thin. I must say that most of the old recordings are much better, more musical.

Some new records that are recorded in digital sound harsh; however, there are some which pass as acceptable. Usually the simplest recording is the best. There is nothing simpler than analogue, and this is where the music comes out. Analog done well is far superior to any digital. unfortunately they stopped making second-hand records a long time ago (ha ha), and vinyl still sounds better, so as long as I'm into music I'll buy new records.
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