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Vinyl playback is still a secret

Over the last two years I have encountered many baby boomers with vinyl collections who did not know that vinyl was alive and well. Most could not believe that one could buy a new cartridge or replace a TT. What has struck me most is how none of these people would sell me their collection of LPs. Their records represent too many precious memories(even when records have not been played for 20 years).

My point is that mainstream consumers need to become more aware of the revitalization of analog. Articles and advertisements for analog products and accessories must be more apparent through the popular press. Sterophile, Absolute Sound, HiFi News et al. as well as websites such as Audiogon essentially reach the true believers and not the population at large.

Somehow, the popular press barrier must be breached if analog is to become truly vibrant and "cool" again.
cardiackid
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dweller
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I've got tons (well, lots) of audiophile vinyl that I never use. I spent heavy money on this stuff and can't see giving it away (yeah, you LOVE vinyl but only at bargain basement prices).
I'll hold on to it until prices start going up or until hi-def recording arrives (e.g. SACD).
I should catalog the collection someday (total about 500 LPs). Most in like new condition (except those from my "yoot" -wouldn't sell those anyway) 30% audiophile quality.
Miles, Who, Black Sabath, Hendrix, Classic "Living Presence", Chesky, the whole nine yards.
NOW I know why I poor!
elizabeth
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No no no... vinyl for the masses??? never.
They ARE tossing out those LPs... after 20 years the idea of ever playing them again dims. So the LPs wind up on the used market. Millions of LPs floating in the marketplace means LOW PRICES...
If the LP soddenly became a big 'thing' vinyl prices would follow skyward.
I have been grabbing all I can..... cheap!!!
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kehut
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Gotta go with Sberger and Elizabeth here. Who cares about the rest not knowing. Keep it the best kept secret and they'll be more records for us!...

Hey Dweller..."whats a yoot"(My cousin Vinny!!LOL!!)

BTW come on...sell some of your lp's to us! We can help make you solvent again!
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czbbcl
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I have tons of vinyl but will never play it or sell it. I will not invest the time or effort it takes to play vinyl well. SACD is just too good to even consider it.

Chuck
elizabeth
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The secret is that hoarding unplayed vinyl only leads to more minty vinyl on the market after you croak.
The "good stuff" all comes from estates where the 10,000 LP collection left by the dearly departed audio-nut is up for grabs at ten cents per LP...
MY SUGGESTION: play the hell out of it now, while you still can!!!
My aquisitions are getting spiffed up... so when I croak, it will go back into the world all shiny and clean, with new inner sleeves and 5mil outer covers!!!
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