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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 5, 2016 12:12:48 GMT
Do you need the other when you already have one ?
Sound quality on my system is much closer for LPs and CDs than before.
Previously LPs were ahead of CDs on sound quality.
If I really rated a CD I was very happy to buy an LP to add to the collection.
Now I'm wondering.
The CD cost is a couple of quid
LPs are usually around £6 minimum.
Do we really need the LP when we already have the CD ?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2016 12:28:42 GMT
Yes from me, but I'm greedy  I still prefer vinyl but spend more time listening to CD for the convenience and wide range of material. Also for the low cost and ease of storage. To me, it's a bit like watching a regular TV show as opposed to a big movie. I play vinyl less, but when I do it's more of a peak experience. If I was a classical music fan, I might feel differently though. having said that, I don't have everything available on both formats in my collection. If I find a good album that is also on vinyl, I often get it but not always if it's expensive. |
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Post by Pinch on Jan 5, 2016 13:22:20 GMT
I've no facility for playing CDs - just vinyl and files for me (and tapes of course). But still, doing away with vinyl and sticking with just files wouldn't really work for me, since there's a lot of music that I'm interested in that's only available on vinyl.
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 5, 2016 13:29:12 GMT
I was a very late convert to CD and it has taken a long time for CD to catch up to the sound quality of LPs Initially all I had was LPs (and reel to reel tapes). I added CDs of my favourite albums. Then I started buying CDs in their own rite. Finding I loved some of those albums I bought the LP as well as the quality was that much better. Now I'm not so sure I want to add an LP if I already have the CD I used to be unsure but now I can't make up my mind |
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Post by daytona600 on Jan 5, 2016 13:34:43 GMT
Vinyl then Sacd then Cd for me
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2016 14:45:52 GMT
I very rarely play CDs now, I find the process of playing vinyl much more engaging and rewarding. I have quite a few albums both on CD and vinyl, the CD versions have been ripped to disk and I listen to those on my phone when walking to work or travelling. I've never tried copying an LP to a digital file, it was a lot easier in the era of tape! I still listen to cassette tapes occasionally, the sound quality can be surprisingly good and they are nicer to handle than CDs IMO.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2016 14:48:53 GMT
The Primary reason i will buy a CD these days is the Bonus tracks, nothing else.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2016 14:53:27 GMT
I was a very late convert to CD and it has taken a long time for CD to catch up to the sound quality of LPs Initially all I had was LPs (and reel to reel tapes). I added CDs of my favourite albums. Then I started buying CDs in their own rite. Finding I loved some of those albums I bought the LP as well as the quality was that much better. Now I'm not so sure I want to add an LP if I already have the CD I used to be unsure but now I can't make up my mind I should've added that if I had your CD player, I might also have less need for vinyl! I really hope in a few years that the used price will fall to a point I can afford/justify. Until then I will just have to remain tantalised. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 5, 2016 15:30:55 GMT
I heard about the Isis being a match or maybe better than the Naim 555 so assumed it must be good.
Finding out there is s lifetime guarantee - as long as you have the original receipt I was rather taken.
Other reviews said it was very good
One came up on Ebay less than half price and it was more or less a demo machine with not much mileage
Done deal
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Post by MartinT on Jan 5, 2016 17:54:47 GMT
SACD first, then either vinyl or CD but not both.
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 5, 2016 17:59:21 GMT
I think I'll stop buying LPs where I already have the CD
Don't need the feel of LPs
Maybe this year I'll get into PC based of some sort as well -ripped from existing media
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Post by dsjr on Jan 5, 2016 18:12:58 GMT
I was a very late convert to CD and it has taken a long time for CD to catch up to the sound quality of LPs Applies to your system only Mike. I've loved CD since the mid 80's and stopped 'listening' to the format in the early 90's...
I started to type more and it came out pompous, so deleted it. Loads to say, but I'll end up insulting people again 
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 5, 2016 18:14:37 GMT
Started with a NAD Not quite as good as an LP12 |
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Post by dsjr on Jan 5, 2016 18:28:05 GMT
Started with a NAD Not quite as good as an LP12 It's probably better, so coloured and 'wrong' was the LP12  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2016 18:39:47 GMT
Its a tough call on this subject, those that have been used to vinyl for 20 years or so will probably disagree with Mike.
I felt for some time now the gap for most people is very small is a well balanced system and convenience plays a big part in the matter.
Although the right age to be LP12'd my musical playback was influenced by my surroundings in the studio and thus reel to reel was my playback of choice.
Vinyl from my perspective growing up was for classical buffs and late 70's rock lovers and prog throw back's, maybe a bit simplest I know sorry but that is how it came across to myself at that point in time and for lad playing rugby and enjoying the weekends cueing up a record was about as appealing as going shopping with the current GF on a Saturday morning.
That said a great many people enjoy vinyl a valid format without question.
Coming to Vinyl later in life brings different perspectives, my tale is simple genuine music lovers will have the music on the format that sounds right to them, what ever it is.
All good fun though
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Post by John on Jan 5, 2016 18:53:21 GMT
I have gone up and down with this question.
I enjoy both formats and these days I find little to choose between good vinyl and digital (I not had a CD player for a long time)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2016 18:59:45 GMT
Interesting a good CD player makes a mockery of most FBA replay still John, however they are exceptions!
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Post by Barrington on Jan 5, 2016 19:00:40 GMT
I've travelled the musical distance of most people but only started with the equipment earnestly 6 years ago and I'm enjoying all mediums at present. Occasionally I think I should just keep T/T , amp and speakers , I would never just keep digital , no never , ever  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2016 21:38:30 GMT
I have a small stack of LPs I like and occasionally pull out of their sleeve and about the same number of CDs that get aired but since fettling the digital side of things to my liking the legacy formats don't get much of a look in.
In terms of SQ I find very little to choose between them.
The digital realm has come forward in leaps and bounds over the last decade in terms of readily available file formats, streaming radio, etc. Having ignored developments in this area for some time, the sheer quality of sound coming from the 'cheap as chips' Pi/DAC combo woke me up something sharpish ....
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 5, 2016 21:38:56 GMT
LP only restricts choice of music way too much
I could not cut myself off from all of that music
In the future I might consider digital only if it sounds that much better as I believe it could/might
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