Wildoats - Why did you ever leave the black circle? :-) I grew up on digital and still can't believe how much more organic LP playback is versus redbook CD. The only complaint I have it why did it take so long for me to finally jump in? Evidently word IS spreading since I'm starting to see more 20-somethings (and younger?) at the used record stores and thrift shops. Amazing!
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.
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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Well Zy1234, I don't see many new classical pressings anywhere. Much to my dismay since I am a huge classical lover. Not at the brick and mortar stores and not at the online stores. There are the occasional reissues, but usually I can find an original for less money if I wait long enough. I never see anyone going through the used classical bins. Were you referring to new pressings of classical and jazz? Or were you referrings to new pressings, period? If you mean the latter I find them all of the time. link to a post where I shop |
I'm surprised that the RIAA is not up in arms about all the 'free' music being grabbed up by vinyl hunters?? The LPs at the thrifts are nearly free... ;^) And for a pittance you can get the finest music ever recorded! Who wants to 'download' when I can go find incredible music just laying around... nearly for free?? (In case you didn't hear me smirking about this before... I got well over two dozen sources of cheap vinyl within a ten minute freeway drive) If I can get around to solving my storage problem, (shelving) I would buy ANOTHER 7,000 LPs. |
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