No! you definitely are not the minority. I like the idea of computer based music servers and their convenience, but. I am still buying the shinny little platters, I am like you I like the ritual and I like having something to hold on to, I guess I am just an old fashion guy. I am actually adding a new SACD player to my system, this will be platter spinner number three.
Am I in the minority?
I was perusing some older posts today about computer audio and one that got me thinking was, "Once you go the computer audio route, you'll never want to listen to a CD player again." I've tried using only a computer as my transport into a USB DAC, and while it sounded great, I found I wasn't listening to digital music as much as when I had a CD player. For me, I actually enjoy selecting a CD from the rack, placing it on the tray, and watching the display read "Track 1". Unlike some I don't mind getting off the couch to replace the CD with another when it's done. That's one of the reason why vinyl is a better medium for me, also. I like watching the record spin as the tonearm is being lowered. Am I the only one who feels this way?