How many with analog rigs only?

I listen to mainly vinyl now routinely. Don't know myself what the reason for the change is. In my old set ups it was mostly CDs. I am curious about older mediums. Are there any really worthwhile 78 monos still around. What do they sound like on a good rig? Wax cylinders, that must be a real trip if you can find a good way of playing them??

06-27-12: Mechans
I am curious about older mediums. Are there any really worthwhile 78 monos still around. What do they sound like on a good rig?

If classical symphonic music is of interest, here is one example that is more than worthwhile. Toscanini's 1940 performance of Brahms 1st, which is IMO one of the greatest performances ever of one of the greatest symphonies.

As you'll see, it has been transcribed to MP3 from the original 78's, and is available as a free download. It can also be played back directly from the website. A while back I converted the download into a CD, using an audio editing program, and played it on my main system. Although the sonics are obviously primitive by modern standards, I did not find them to be at all unpleasant to listen to, and they are certainly good enough to not detract from the performance.

Best regards,
-- Al

100% vinyl now after putting together a vinyl system 2 months ago. I am thinking on selling the cd player, it's a lot of money sitting there idle.
I was contemplating buying the Oppo95 for blu ray and if I ever play a cd and I would be up money to buy , you guessed it, more vinyl.

Analog rools, digital drools