How many of you still use CDs?

millkshakespoon · 17 Mar 2016 at 11:49

So we're currently having a debate at work regarding who still buys CDs instead of downloading or streaming music over the net.

I was wondering if any of you guys still buy CDs and what reasons you have for doing so?

This could be interesting...

Possible someone can make a poll please?

snips86x · 17 Mar 2016 at 11:49

Poll?

WYNIR0 · 17 Mar 2016 at 11:54

Yes, I usually buy the CD from the rainforest.CD's are easier to play in my car. Then I also get a free digital copy .

TheHitMan-1973 · 17 Mar 2016 at 11:55

I still have 487 cds in my loft , i have converted them now to mp3 320
Very rare i buy them now , i download now unless i cannot find them

Craig321 · 17 Mar 2016 at 11:57

CDs, DVDs, BluRays and all disc formats need to die. They're slow, noisy, bulky.

Don't know why latest consoles are still using such an old fashioned format.

To answer the OP's question, haven't used a CD or DVD in years. I no longer own a DVD player or CD/DVD drive.

Akagi · 17 Mar 2016 at 12:03

I buy digital music and occasionally burn it to CD to use in the car.

TheHitMan-1973 · 17 Mar 2016 at 12:12

I miss the days walking around HMV and spending £100 on cds

Its all done on-line these days

scrivz69 · 17 Mar 2016 at 12:12

I still use them, mostly in my car.

marc2003 · 17 Mar 2016 at 12:22

It's still the cheapest to way to get a lossless copy so yes, I still buy CDs. Obviously it's ripped to FLAC immediately and never touched again.

Magic_x_uk · 17 Mar 2016 at 12:22

I used to use them in my cars. But now the new car has a USB socket, so put everything on there. So much easier and I can have one hell of a library in the car.

rare · 17 Mar 2016 at 12:28

I buy them secondhand as I still enjoy listening to albums, especially with the better quality on my hi fi. I also use tidal for most of my music now, but I like having a hard copy with the booklets etc which I know I can still play in ten years time should I want to.

9designs2 · 17 Mar 2016 at 12:57

I was buying CD's then rip to FLAC for the NAS drive.... though now I'm buying more vinyl and using Tidal for digital, with occasional CD.

Derek W · 17 Mar 2016 at 13:27

Incoming curveball......

I still buy vinyl. Very rarely do i buy CDs

Cosimo · 17 Mar 2016 at 13:28

Still buy them, like the hard copy, notes, etc. The collection is large and played on quality hi-fi equipment. I use digital versions for car, pc and phones. We're also still using and buying vinyl.

memyselfandi · 17 Mar 2016 at 13:38

Yes I still buy quite a few CDs and that doesn't look like it will change any time soon ...

- the CDs I buy are not from artists who release in the UK
- the music is not available from any of the UK streaming sources
- the CDs come with bonus DVDs with music videos and extra content
- the CDs frequently come with external physical bonuses

They get ripped for listening though.

Mr Badger · 17 Mar 2016 at 13:45

Yes - they stop me leaving coffee rings on the furniture.

snips86x · 17 Mar 2016 at 13:45

Mr Badger said:
Yes - they stop me leaving coffee rings on the furniture.

Brilliant!!!!!

marl · 17 Mar 2016 at 13:51

Yeah, if its a band I like I'll buy their CD or LP if its on vinyl.

FerretBoy · 17 Mar 2016 at 14:47

I put mine in the bin years ago

wellibob · 17 Mar 2016 at 14:51

I've still got several hundred cd's and cd singles mainly from mid 80's to 2000. All digital converted and all my music sits on my file server so I access that and stream. Also hold a substantial amount of HQ mp3s on my Note 4's 128 gig SD card. Don't buy cd's unless it's the only way to get a HQ source. Dvds absolutely not and occasionally a bluray maybe. Stream everything video wise from home server.