CardinalFang Wrote: > I still like having something physical when I buy music and I still > hanker after the old gatefold album sleeves - my mint copy of Roxy > Music's first Album still makes e feel all warm and fuzzy. Totally agree, and a *lot* of indie labels are seeing a real upsurge in vinyl sales. People do want the whole package, the artwork, lyric sheets, photos etc. I think it's very important and the MP3 era has lost that aspect. iTunes is the personification of convenience over qualitative value but y'know, it's good. I can't deny that.
I try and get the best of both worlds by downloading what I can and buying vinyl also. I basically do both and my current system has been severely rationalised so now I just have a SB3 and a turntable (via tube phono), both going through a passive pre and out to active speakers. It's heaven really, I can use the brilliant convenience of SB3 or I can go all hair-shirt and dig out some vinyl when I want to reassuring pop and crackle and can gaze lovingly at the gatefold. It's not even expensive tbh and I really enjoy combining the two aspects of music listening. -- GeeZa ------------------------------------------------------------------------ GeeZa's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5563 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24901 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
