I have multiple LPs dating back to the late 1960s when I first bought many of them and a reasonable collection of classical albums, many of which (RCA "Shaded Dog", Mercury "Living Presence", Chesky, etc.) I inherited from my father.
I've been fortunate enough to acquire many more classical albums of comparable quality for $1.00-$2.00/album from someone local who purchases album "lots", searching for a certain genre of music: what he doesn't want (classical and older jazz), I usually buy. If, on the other hand, I was facing current costs for audiophile-quality vinyl, I perhaps wouldn't continue as - compared to streaming services like Tidal - the cost:benefit ratio wouldn't favor LPs. Having made that comment though, the entire vinyl "experience" seems to zero-out the "pain-in-the-ass" and cost factors. So, I'll stay in vinyl for the foreseeable future. Confused? Yes, I know!
I've been fortunate enough to acquire many more classical albums of comparable quality for $1.00-$2.00/album from someone local who purchases album "lots", searching for a certain genre of music: what he doesn't want (classical and older jazz), I usually buy. If, on the other hand, I was facing current costs for audiophile-quality vinyl, I perhaps wouldn't continue as - compared to streaming services like Tidal - the cost:benefit ratio wouldn't favor LPs. Having made that comment though, the entire vinyl "experience" seems to zero-out the "pain-in-the-ass" and cost factors. So, I'll stay in vinyl for the foreseeable future. Confused? Yes, I know!