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Have CD Recorders changed your listening habits?

In the last couple of years I've gone through several consumer grade CD Recorders, and have finally acquired a Marantz Professional CDR500 recorder, (and BTW, I love this machine-- easy to use, well built, and excellent digital copies). I set copy protection to "on".

In my case, making CD-R compilations, and listening to them instead of the commercial CDs is becoming pretty common. Example: Awhile ago I purchased all 8 newly re-mastered (JVC 20Bit K2) Creedence Clearwater Revival CDs, and from them put the 22 best tracks (my opinion) on a SINGLE 80 min. CD-R, and now pretty much just listen to the CD-R. The CD-Rs are cheap, easy to make, and sound excellent. Another good set to compile would be the new Simon and Garfunkle re-masters, IMO-- gotta' buy them first though.

I've also made many compilations by mixing complementary artists songs together, ie Jacinta, Diana Krall, Shirley Horn, and Holly Cole smooth jazz ballads-- this is a Dyno-Supreme CD-R, IMO. How about Alison Krauss and Allison Moorer?

I've found that CD-R burning actually promotes my purchase of MORE commercial CDs by doing this as I'm always looking for complementary music/artists. I'm NOT interested in music piracy though. What do others think of this (maybe controversial) subject? Cheers. Craig
garfish
jeffloistarca
1,004 posts
 
A topic I'm VERY passionate about. Craig, you bought the music so you own the material and are entitled to make copies for personal use. I'm in the same camp; I will NEVER download from the 'net, nor will I ever make copies of music lent to me. I do make my own compilations from CD's I've bought for the same reasons you do, and having bought the music I feel like I've paid for the privilege. Copying CD's you paid for is no different from making analog tapes from your LP's (remember those days?).

I buy a fair bit of new music, how will musicians be able to make new music for our enjoyment if we'd rather steal it than pay for it? There will be a ton of incredible talent toiling away to make ends meet in a "day job" rather than making good use of their gift. I know all about how the record companies, distributors, and retailers get 98% of the revenue, but the musicians still get the 2% and if they're good at what they do this paltry sum adds up to a considerable fortune in no time. I'll step off my soapbox now.... Jeff
ohlala
993 posts
 
I got one for Xmas 20000 and have used it twice. They take too much time (especially off the computer, that sucks), i'd rather have a real copy with an insert, and i don't find copying moral. I also am not a 'best of..' guy, so i have not found a reason to copy.
ohlala
993 posts
 
I forgot...when i get the time i am going to copy my rare cds and just play the copies.
s7horton
1,065 posts
 
I'm not much of a CD-R guy. I like having the booklet that comes with the album. I don't do much listening of a best of album unless the artist decides to put one out. I'm starting to appreciate albums now for the whole content, not just one particular song. As far as downloading music from the net, no chance, not until they come up with a format that sounds okay. MP3 sucks as far as I'm concerned. I know they are experimenting with other formats, so it will be interesting to see if they take audiophiles into account when the new format shows its face.
garfish OP
1,840 posts
 
Over the years I've had various cassette recorders too, and made many a tape from LPs. But this digital recording stuff is different, eg for some reason it gives me a tremendous sense of power or control that I've never experienced before with recorded music. Maybe it's just because I'm such an old coot that I'm kind of in awe of the technology. I've never tried computer CD burners, and can't imagine doing it-- not being much of a computer geek.

Jeff, glad to hear there is at least one other person that thinks about the use of burners as I do. I believe in paying artists for their work too, and have no interest in downloading music from the i-net. I have exchanged a few CDs with others, but as a result of it, when learning of a new artist that I like, I'll go out and buy one to many of their CDs.

I can appreciate Ohlala's observations too. Being retired, I have the time to fiddle around with recording and making front and back CD covers-- it's a fun part of this hobby. But, like Jeff, once I've paid $17. for a new release, I feel that I have the right to use it as I choose as long as it's for my own personal use. Cheers. Craig
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