Personality


I now find myself streaming most of the time. Although the SQ is really good, I realize there’s something missing.  When I pull out a record or CD, each one seems to have a uniqueness or personality of its own which reflects when I first bought it or played it.  Also each one seems to have a sound signature which I associate with it, making it more personal.  I don’t get that with streaming

Does anyone else feel this way?

rvpiano

@1bitsoul  My hipster younger relation has been buying vinyl for a few years now. I asked them how it was going only to be informed that the records rarely get played as they prefer the convenience of streaming. 

it raises the question whether next generations would be sharing the same experiences, or whether they would prioritise the convenience of 'pushing buttons' above the process of physical media.

@noromance - do they look at the vinyl album cover and/or read the liner notes/booklet while streaming the music on the vinyl they buy? 

many buying vinyl do not even own a turntable...but the LP's look good, next to the unread full bookcases...

@jl35 “….unread full bookcases”

l wonder if there’s such a thing now as a “coffee table” LP?