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Getting close to giving up on CD's

I have a mid fi system ( B&W 803D, Rotel amps, Oppo 203 BD, Anthem processor). I set up a NAS drive with the intent to re rip my CD's to highest quality possible but when I purchased the Anthem AVM 60 and the newer Oppo  I tried ROON with hi rez files I had purchased from HD tracks along with a subscription to Tidal. It has been close to a year and I have only gone to my CD collection a few times. Roon plays directly through the Oppo flawlessly. Been pretty happy with quality of the streaming through the OPPO. At this point I am not sure I see a point to re-ripping my collection when I can get CD quality or better with the options above.

Things can only get better with a dedicated DAC, if I go that direction I am not sure I will even keep my CD's unless it is something rare or super obscure.    


pattemf132
mitch2
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@sun-warrior 
It’s the selling of that same CD -- yet keeping and using the music that was on that CD -- that’s another matter.
That is a great point and one that is sometimes overlooked.  Still have all my CDs but after ripping to my server, I mostly use them in my car.  Nowadays, I only purchase a CD after I have already heard the music and know I am really going to like it.  Even then....with Tidal there is no reason to buy anything less than stuff I really like - and will probably play in the car on long road trips!
audioabyss
10 posts
 
Does anyone consider going to the ultimate analog source? 15 ips 1/2” 2 track reel to reel?
pokey77
604 posts
 
@pattemf132

Great topic.

I've been on a long search for a new system. I now have it and my source is an Aurender. I'm having so much fun. And my CD collection is getting smaller. Never thought I'd say that but it feels good. Just use Tidal to the Aurender and there is so much out there to listen to. As I move CDs out of my collection, and it is a CD I really like, I just make sure if it is on Tidal before making it final.

I've had much fun the last few weeks browsing all the Masters titles on Tidal. Found much new to be excited about and I didn't have to buy a thing. If you have high-quality gear your listening will be the same.
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lowrider57
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Does anyone consider going to the ultimate analog source? 15 ips 1/2” 2 track reel to reel?

That's my ultimate goal way down the road.  Worked in the business and love reel to reel...for home it would be 1/4" tape, 15ips. 
  It's a very expensive hobby to do it right. Quite a few members have outstanding R to R setups.

browndt
83 posts
 
IT depends what you play your CDs with. If you have a reference Marantz or an Esoteric player they will sound better than steaming/storage devices and almost equal to LP standards. My opinion, LPs are hard to beat if you have a top notch system to play them. And frankly, I like to look at my music sources. It is very satisfying. 
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