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Seeking advice about vinyl vs CD.

Hope everyone is well and enjoying the music.

I'm trying to decide: should I get rid of (sell, give away) my Classical LPs and listen to Classical CDs/stream (not vinyl )? 

The issue: although I like Classical music, I listen to other music most of the time. I'm not familiar with it. Classical 10%. Jazz, Rock, etc 90%.  Mostly vinyl.

I have about 300 Classical LPs. The hoarding side of me say's to keep it!

The practical side says, listen to CDs and stream when the urge hits. This makes needed space for other things.

Advice is appreciated.

oregon
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slaw
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+1^

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ghdprentice
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I would say it highly depends on the fidelity of your digital end versus analog end. If they are the same, then it becomes easy... stream. If not, it might be worth investing in your DAC / Streamer to bring it up to the same high standard as your analog end. 

hotei
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Listen to both and decide.  I enjoy the ability to listen to both.  And sometimes I enjoy cd sometimes vinyl.  Options are a definite plus.

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noromance
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Play the same, say, three recordings on both mediums. Ascertain which provides the most satisfaction.

We can’t make that determination for you. 

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yoyoyaya
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@OP Keep it! Even if you only listen to it occasionally, you'll regret getting rid of it. 

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