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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.
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czbbcl
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Elizabeth

Your comments were Hilarious....A good way to start off the day!!!!!!!!!

Chuck
edainwestoc
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If the trend continues, we might be in for a letdown. Vinyl seems to be making a comeback. There are more new pressings available and the new products available speak for themselves. Prices are likely to be effected.

I am a fan of old Denon turntables and the 103 series of cartridges. I have written to Denon marketing about the increasingly active analog market, only to be ignored. Interestingly enough in this months Stereophile analog corner a Denon rep commented about how the initial alotment of Denon's DP500M turntable has been sold out. Apparently way ahead of their projections.

If Denon woke up I'd be very pleased. I'm not sure if the smaller specialized manufacturers would agree, but the audiophile consumer would benefit regardless of whether they buy Denon or not.

IMHO, if you're into analog, the 70's and 80's were a much better period than now, but its starting to get interesting again.

See Ya,
Ed
wildoats
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Elizabeth, I believe you just might inspire me to spin the black circle again. At least my old favorites. It does seem kind of crazy to let them just sit in the closet. I think I'm going to give it a whirl for a few weeks just to experience it again. Then, if it seems like too much trouble I might sell some of what I got.

I don't think there is any chance ,though, of vinyl making any big comeback in the marketplace.
4yanx
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Wild - I was in the same position a few years back. It was either stop hauling the then 2,000+ LP's when moving and sell them or buy a front end to do them justice. Now I have about 3,500. If you ultimately decide it is not the road for you, I have room for more! :-)
zy1234
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I buy Lp's mainly because they are available cheeply, and my intrusts in music are mainly in jazz and classical. As for increasing its popularity- I prefer to keep it cheep. Though I would be intrusted to know where you find new pressings- well aware of their existence, I have never acutally seen them for sale.
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