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Haven't listened to vinyl in over a year or so. I wanted to hear some old tunes that I have yet to find on CD. Anyway, the sound was great but I still cant get use to the snap, crackle, and pop. HA.
Downloads are taking off and it has been 25 years since CD was launched, yet audiophile demand for turntables and vinyl continues unabated. When did you last spin a record?
I wasn't an audiophile when I discovered Stereophile. I was just looking for a new CD player. When I bought the October 1996 Stereophile, I discovered Michael Fremer, who, over the course of a year, convinced me to buy a Planar 3. It's great. Now I only listen to CD 33-1/3% of the time, if that. Make Mikey your most senior editor. He's the best.
I couldn't live without vinyl . . . well, at the least, if I lost the ability to play and enjoy it, I would be severly depressed for a long time, possibly until the day I croaked -- a day that would undoubtedly be hastened by the lack of vinyl in my life. PS The only reason it's been two weeks since I last spun a record is because my amplifier crapped out.
I listen to vinyl every time I turn the system on. I mix 30/70 with CDs. The only pain is that the REL sub must be adjusted for both. There is just a lot of material that is not around on CD. Anyone ever heard of Gordon Giltrap or Software (from the 70's)? Probably not.
I listen to vinyl every day. I spend $100 -$200 on vinyl every month, and I love it. I have a CD player, but I prefer the old sound. I have given away 4 TT's in the last year to people who wanted to listen to records, but didn't have one. Thanks MP
The fact that vinyl didnot disappear is testament to the fact that it is still a superior format, despite its short comings. Anybody who wants perfect sound forever, doesn't mind the exta effort required for vinyl playback. Maybe someday digital will get close enough.
I really enjoy listening to vinyl on my Goldmund Studio with Koetsu Rosewood II. With the demands of work (including business travel, I just don't have enough time for "critical listening". I plan a couple of sessions (usually 2 - 3 hours each) this month. I STILL prefer most vinyl to most CDs.
I recently purchased a used B&O RX2. Even though the cartridge is the lowest of the line (I plan to replace it very soon.) the sound blows away my $700 Marantz CD recorder. I can now see very clearly why many audiophiles have chosen to remain loyal to their 'tables.