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Post by jandl100 on Nov 11, 2024 18:42:24 GMT
I only really know much about classical music streaming.
Yes, unavailable tracks happen there as well.
It is a pain. But it's rare and is usually with specific classical labels that it occurs. I guess they have a policy of trying to entice us to buy the physical album.
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Post by antonio on Nov 11, 2024 22:03:39 GMT
I'm definitely in Jerry's camp regarding streaming vs buying physical music. I really don't want to go through 000's of cd's, often stored so you have to twist your head to enable you to read sideways on, same as going through rack after rack of vinyl, don't have the patience for it anymore. What's the big thing about owning the physical media anyway, music that I don't own is all there under favourites, easily accessible, and often with tips on music you might enjoy.
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 12, 2024 9:04:06 GMT
I suppose the question is, if you already have 1500 CDs, do you continue to collect, or bin it all for streaming?
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Post by pete on Nov 12, 2024 9:08:15 GMT
I suppose the question is, if you already have 1500 CDs, do you continue to collect, or bin it all for streaming? You do what is best for you I would feel. 😁 |
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 12, 2024 9:09:06 GMT
I suppose the question is, if you already have 1500 CDs, do you continue to collect, or bin it all for streaming? You do what is best for you I would feel. 😁 I'm firmly in the continuation of collection. I enjoy that aspect a lot |
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Post by jandl100 on Nov 12, 2024 9:24:08 GMT
I suppose the question is, if you already have 1500 CDs, do you continue to collect, or bin it all for streaming? I've got over 2,000. They're just backup now for when Putin and Xi Jinping close down the Internet. I continue to "collect" in my streaming service Favourites.  |
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Post by markn on Nov 12, 2024 9:35:29 GMT
I suppose the question is, if you already have 1500 CDs, do you continue to collect, or bin it all for streaming? I've got over 2,000. They're just backup now for when Putin and Xi Jinping close down the Internet. I continue to "collect" in my streaming service Favourites. We have about 800 CD's I think. Like yours, they very rarely get played now. Just about all of them are ripped to various "hard-drives", and we use Qobuz (in the main system, we use Roon too). I add quite a lot of music (new or older) to the Roon library; I think the Roon library (which includes the ripped CD's) is now more than twice the size, numerically of the ripped CD's. Regarding sound quality, I don't notice any real difference betweed CD, ripped CD files or streaming through Roon/Qobuz. |
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Post by pete on Nov 12, 2024 9:52:31 GMT
Like Oli I enjoy the whole process of going out to shops and record fairs to look and buy. Been doing it since I was about 7 so it is one area of continuity throughout my life pretty much. Met some interesting people while doing it and learnt a lot.
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Post by jandl100 on Nov 12, 2024 9:56:43 GMT
This, for me, is what streaming is about. www.maverick-hifi.com/post/classical-what-are-you-listening-to-now-12808162?pid=1341193108It's about music exploration and discovery. Yes. You can do that with random purchases at charity shops and record fairs. But imo the streaming services are orders of magnitude better. So now I can go down a rabbit hole exploring what else that particular musician has recorded. Internet streaming is unique in how accessible this sort of musical journey is. |
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Post by bencat on Nov 12, 2024 9:56:53 GMT
Getting close to 5000 cd,s now but still buying even though I very rarely play any CD but use the ripped FLAC version instead . Why do I keep buying , well so that if any of the tech fails from streaming services to hard drives then I still have the originals. I made a promise to myself when CD was launched and I bought my first CD player that I would never spend over ten pounds on a single CD and have easily managed to keep to this and it will continue to apply .
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Post by savvypaul on Nov 12, 2024 12:54:31 GMT
I use (free) streaming in the office, to check out new stuff (and stuff that is new to me). If I like it, I buy the CD, sometimes the vinyl if it's sensibly priced. I like to know what mastering I'm getting and that it won't disappear in favour of a (usually inferior and heavily compressed) remaster.
I don't stream at home, these days. I put on an album, relax and (more often than not) listen to the whole disc. No network issues and no flitting around from me.
Also, I just like having a collection.
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Post by lurch on Nov 12, 2024 13:20:06 GMT
My listening habits have changed over the last 8 years from 70/30 Vinyl/CD to 90% streaming (mostly RP and playlists) though sometimes whole albums. I do still listen to vinyl & CD but find that I need to be in the mood for a concentrated listening session to do so.
With the change in my listening habits and an upcoming move to a new modern 2 bed Bungalow (where I don't want loads of clutter/stuff). Last week I started rationalising my physical media via a quick and dirty keep/sell decision.
I've managed with this method to reduce my 1100ish LPs to around 300 that I believe i will play (though I may cull this further in the coming months) and my 850+ CDs to around 250.
I've already sold about 70 LPs to friends and the balance of the LPs & CDs will be for sale this Sunday at my BO. Any remaining LPs will go to a dealer as a job lot, hopefully he'll take the CDs as well.
I haven't ripped any of my CDs as I can't be arsed, it's to much effort and I doubt I'd actually access them on the Innuos if I did, especially when it's easy to grab them from the shelf and put in the CDP.
CD & Vinyl is for when I want to concentrate on one thing only. Music. Streaming especially RP is for background or pseudo company, whilst reading, net surfing or doing chores.
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Post by electronumpty on Nov 12, 2024 13:52:53 GMT
I would say similar, haven't bought a cd in years, although I probably have a couple of hundred. I stream for background and explore music. If I really like something, then I'll get it on vinyl.
I have considered getting a better dAC etc but doubt I would get the use put of it that would make the outlay worthwhile. My Node works very well for me and what I need. I do have Amazon so might try it instead of Spotify and see if it makes a difference.
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Post by firebottle on Nov 13, 2024 9:38:18 GMT
Charity shopping yesterday and the offer was 6 CD's for £1.
When the price is that low you can expand your boundaries of what you might normally buy, plus I thought if there is real garbage I will just give it back to another shop.
1. Simply Celtic women. Disc 03 of 4, that was the only one. Pretty mediocre.
2. Classic Euphoria. Only one disk of the triple set, 2 cases empty, hey ho. Club music, not played yet.
3. Savage Garden, Affirmation. Not played yet.
4. David Gray, White Ladder. Not played yet.
5. The Classic Chillout Album. Double CD, really nice selection, already ripped to the X50D.
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Post by macca on Nov 13, 2024 18:42:30 GMT
I've bought a couple from charity shops where the case is empty. Just random 20p punts based on the cover or the name. Usually it's the ones you have high hopes for.
I imagine they were still in CD slot in some blokes Vectra when it was crushed.
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Post by pete on Nov 13, 2024 20:33:35 GMT
Can’t say for all charity shops but the one I volunteer in check all cds for condition, only visually!!if the cd is missing someone has pinched it while it’s on the shelf. Don’t do any cds with a value less than £1.49, most are bought for £2-4, occasionally sell for £50+. Sold A Smiths cassette the other week for £14.99 to a lad who was telling me all about them. Think I pissed him off when told him I had seen them play live in 1984, maybe I impressed him😁
Even found audio of the night. I’m sure if I listen carefully enough you can hear me shouting!!
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