How many of you still use CDs?

SexyGreyFox · 31 Mar 2016 at 15:59

OspreyO said:
http://yourdailyweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/headphones.jpg

You must be 2013 however audio lovers from 2016 use a proper DAP like a Cowon Plenue D (or similar) with Fidue A83 earphones (or similar).

OspreyO · 31 Mar 2016 at 16:08

Oh I've been through the HeadFi wormhole and back.

OspreyO · 31 Mar 2016 at 16:13

millkshakespoon said:
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?

The main problem I have with CD's is they are really only available for a very narrow band of music, at least in the B&M shops. Probably poor quality mastered CD too. So if you are having to go online to places like http://store.acousticsounds.com/ unless you've deep pockets its probably far easier to buy the digital format, or subscribe to a streaming service.

Saves all the hassle of tagging things the way you like too.

SexyGreyFox · 31 Mar 2016 at 16:27

OspreyO said:
The main problem I have with CD's is they are really only available for a very narrow band of music,

Good grief what are you looking for, the Papua New Guinea Nose & Throat Orchestra or Duck Billed Platypus Mating Calls?

V F · 31 Mar 2016 at 16:44

SexyGreyFox said:
Don't talk rubbish.
There's nothing better than sitting back in your chair with your eyes closed while sipping on a Newcastle Brown.
Please don't tell me you're one of these who listens to music walking down the street, if so then get 128 MP3's.

I don't know how people love headphones of any kind. I find them annoying and irritating.

OspreyO · 31 Mar 2016 at 16:57

SexyGreyFox said:
Good grief what are you looking for, the Papua New Guinea Nose & Throat Orchestra or Duck Billed Platypus Mating Calls?

All my local record B&M stores have nothing out side the top 20 or greatest hits at this stage, or really dire compilations. Anything beyond that you'd have to go to a specialist vinyl store even then you'll be hard pushed to find anything that's not "hipster".

SexyGreyFox · 31 Mar 2016 at 17:02

OspreyO said:
All my local record B&M stores have nothing out side the top 20 or greatest hits at this stage, or really dire compilations. Anything beyond that you'd have to go to a specialist vinyl store even then you'll be hard pushed to find anything that's not "hipster".

Have you ever thought of looking on a thing called the Internet?
I've just bought The Wildhearts and Brian Setzer back catalogue for quite a cheap price, nearly all second hand.
They will be put into dBPoweramp CD Ripper which will automatically tag them as they rip to Flac.

Use the force.

OspreyO · 31 Mar 2016 at 17:08

I don't think you are following what I said.

Summary.

Buying CD's in Bricks and Mortar stores = poor choice
Buying CD's online - Might as well buy the Digital format.

SexyGreyFox · 31 Mar 2016 at 18:31

OspreyO said:
I don't think you are following what I said.

Summary.

Buying CD's in Bricks and Mortar stores = poor choice
Buying CD's online - Might as well buy the Digital format.

I don't agree.
I want the CD so I can do with it what I want.

OspreyO · 31 Mar 2016 at 20:19

Can you not do what you want with a DRM Free FLAC?

rare · 31 Mar 2016 at 20:23

I like having the physical medium where possible as well. I know it was literally last forever.

EdwardTeach · 31 Mar 2016 at 20:26

I still use both CD's and cassettes in my car.

mw8t · 31 Mar 2016 at 20:34

I've bought quite a few these past 6 months mainly off discogs and sometimes ebay.

2nd hand ofc and it's only to get a lossless copy that is not available to download.

Junodownload, Trackitdown and beatport have had the majority of my custom as these are the only sites that offer a lossless option for the tracks I want. If there is no lossless option I will not buy it. TAKE NOTE APPLE, GOOGLE, AMAZON.

OspreyO · 31 Mar 2016 at 20:36

We still have a lot of CD players around the house and in the cars. Still handy for that.

Lakeland · 31 Mar 2016 at 20:39

Completely digital although I do have more vinyls in storage than I do mp3s

TALON1973 · 31 Mar 2016 at 21:54

I buy vinyl/cd /blu ray audio and hd digital music. I do not buy a lot of cd, but I have an arcam blu ray player and good headphones. Getting rid of physical cds is a big mistake imo 7

SexyGreyFox · 31 Mar 2016 at 23:07

OspreyO said:
Can you not do what you want with a DRM Free FLAC?

It will mean I will have to burn the Flac to CD so I might as well have it in CD format.
I will also be able to lend it out or sell it.

MouthBoy · 31 Mar 2016 at 23:24

OspreyO said:
I don't think you are following what I said.

Summary.

Buying CD's in Bricks and Mortar stores = poor choice
Buying CD's online - Might as well buy the Digital format.

Just because your buying online, why does it have to be digital? I am actually finding a lot of CDs now cheaper than buying a digital copy.

SexyGreyFox said:
I don't agree.
I want the CD so I can do with it what I want.

I agree with this.

OspreyO · 31 Mar 2016 at 23:50

I can only speak for myself. Whatever works for you.

MouthBoy · 1 Apr 2016 at 00:05

OspreyO said:
I can only speak for myself. Whatever works for you.

It is completely a personal choice obviously.

Personally I do not see the point in purchasing a digital copy of music if the CD is cheaper. If there was a massive price difference then I may be swayed on some purchases, but only if the digital was high quality FLAC - no MP3s.

Right now I really want the FF8 soundtrack, but I cannot justify £40 for it. I have it in MP3 but since upgrading my system I do not enjoy listening to it as its not great quality MP3. Before when I had basic PC speakers and cheaper headphones I did not notice.