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Can Redbook CD Be Saved

This type of thread has been discussed in various OPs elsewhere in one form or another. Some have said that the future belongs to one type of hi rez format or another, or maybe even various types of formats. Well, redbook CD has been around for three decades and many of us "old heads" have made significant investments in our CDPs and redbook CD collections based on 16 bit/44.1 kHz technology.

So I ask those knowledgeable in digital formats whether it is possible that redbook CD technology can be improved to the point that it could be substantially comparable to the various so called "cutting edge" hi rez formats coming down the pike? Maybe the improvements would have to start at the recording studio. Dunno?? But I would appreciate learning whether redbook CD equipment and CDs are headed the way of the 8-track?

Thanks
bifwynne
sounds_real_audio
946 posts
 
Maybe you need a better CD Player
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marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
squeezebox can now humiliate megapriced red book players playing hi-rez formats. cd can't hold more than 700Mb while hi-rez song can take upto 500Mb.
Hdd-based digital playback is now, red book CD is on the way to our memories.
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philjolet
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I think just the simple fact that a CD has a case with pictures and information on it helps their cause quite a bit. I find it handy and also like the physical presence of something I have purchased as a reminder of what I own and to listen to it. Sure you can look thru menus on a screen to find music on a server but it is not the same.

Maybe someday I will feel different but not at this time.
jrinkerptdnet
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ruin a CD, you lose an album; ruin a hard drive, you lose your library (unless you have backed everything up)

not sure WHAT happens with homeowners insurance in case of a fire where your hard drive and back-up are destroyed ... can you insure the info on your hard drive?? (ie. if you were to have thousands of songs downloaded to a hard drive, can you claim it on your homeowners policy for replacement???)

Jeff
buconero117
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Shortly, as a revenue raising scheme, the government will offer all CD's material in the 'cloud', paying you $5 for every physical one you turn in and allowing you access to that CD's material. It is called 'control'. How do I know all this, well there is a government program getting started that will buy your light bulbs so they can be replaced with 'green' lights. Rumor is that they will pay $2 each. So why not CD's?
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