Have CD Recorders changed your listening habits?

They certainly have. I had put all of my purchased cd's in my computer in the mp3 format to "listen while I work". With Winamp using so little system resources I can do anything except video editing while listening to tunes. I purchased a burner for my computer for business purposes and figured I could make copies and therefore justify getting a cd player (with detatchable faceplate) for my vehicle and risk leaving the copies in the car. Converting the mp3's to audio cd provided a more than adequate listening experience while driving. At home listening is another story. I have come to the conclusion that if I were to archive my extensive vinyl collection in cd format the best results would be had with a stand alone cd recorder. My research reveals that it would be about the same cost as upgrading my sound card, etc. and would be much more convenient. Besides, it would be a major hassle moving my LP 12 back and forth. Performers need to be paid for their efforts but I resent copyright protection that prevents me from making copies for my own personal usage. It has been reported that Celine Deon's comeback cd crashes computers and Mac users report physical damage to their machines. This is, IMHO, an intentional malicious act by the recording labels since the courts have long held that we have a right to copy (for personal use) what we have paid for. Common ground will be difficult to find in these uncharted digital waters. I think I'm talking myself into staying with vinyl.....Patrick