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Streaming Is To Audio What Red Plastic Cups Are To Wine

Unpacking and going through my vinyl collection, it occurs to me that vinyl is it, whereas streaming is Audio’s red plastic cup.

The best wines taste low-shelf in the red plastic cup. Yes, the red plastic cup is cheap and convenient, just like streaming. Wine should feel the same regardless of the vessel - it’s the same wine - but it does not. So should music - but it does not. Streamed music may sound (nearly) as good as vinyl, but it feels... disposable. Vinyl does not. Vinyl is the thing. Vinyl is it! Just my opinion, of course.

devinplombier
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2psyop
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Dumb, dumb, dumb. Just my opinion of course.

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newton_john
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@tomic601 

format wars are a complete waste of time

Amen to that. 

I am currently enjoying listening to ripped Little Axe CDs. Maybe, I'll listen to some vinyl records later. 

 

 

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mapman
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My reaction to any streaming sound quality detractors these days is step up your streaming game first and then we can talk.

devinplombier OP
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@mapman 

Streaming sound quality is off-topic here. It isn't the point of this thread.

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mapman
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Ok it’s your thread so fair enough but my point stands.

I view streaming as wine in the finest crystal glassware available.  Red cups are right out!

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