I use Spotify and YouTube lots, but still buy CDs. I want a copy that I own, and that (with reasonable care) will never require backing up. Then I can rip it to whatever format I need at any time.
I have bought two downloads in my life. One of those is now useless (even if I could find the file ) because the DRM system is obsolete.
The quality of everything these days, even CDs, is pretty random - but at least you're on slightly safer ground with CDs.
Sometimes I buy CDs but most of the time I download. I still love browsing at CD fairs and shops for anything interesting to listen to. And should this be in the Music section?
Do you still buy CDs or do you download all of your songs now?
I can't remember the last time I bought a CD.
When I was much younger I used to like getting the CD booklet as it had new photos of the star (didn't see as many celeb photos of certain stars before the web) and sometimes they had lyrics to the songs and they usually had a dedications page on the back
Every thing is virtual these days.
We're going to be the last generation able to purchase physical formats of any media I reckon.
I can finally see the benefits of downloading and buying music from the comfort of my own home.
In what was a lot of the time 'hard to reach' for reasons being that these tracks naturally lost it's shelf-life and were subsequently deleted, I bought 11 tracks from Itunes for less that a tenner.
The quality of the sound is stereo of which really put a smile on my face and albeit an amplifier and some serious speakers, I am happy in my entertainment
I can always back these files up, and even have the option of transferring these individually onto a blank CD.
I enjoyed my vinyl, but I really think this is a cost effective and a domestically an advantages approach, where I wouldn't have to be carrying a rucksack or boxes of cds/records when I'm going away, but just my laptop:cool:
If I really like an album I do buy the CD. Amazon only tend to charge £1 more for a CD compared to the digital version (sometimes the gap is smaller or cheaper) and for that, I get the album in uncompressed quality, I rip it for my iTunes and I can play the original in my car.
Until they make digital albums much cheaper than CDs, I'll probably still keep buying the physical releases.
CDs all the way for me and will continue to be so. The superior sound quality is the key issue here and you also just can't beat having the physical CD, liner notes/artwork in your hands.
I've never downloaded any music other than saving the odd Youtube video. I can only ever imagine doing so if an album I really wanted was only ever going to be released in that format.Hopefully, CDs will still continue to be manufactured for those that want them, and this thread so far indicates that to be the case.
I'll use an MP3 player/USB stick for in the car or on holidays generally just for ease of use, although I still have a good selection of Sony CD players and headphones at my disposal.
Why not just store a lossless copy on your PC and enjoy the music as it was intended to be heard?
I could do, but I generally listen to music on a turntable and CD player. I use my PC to store an electronic version, which is good for background music or transferring to the car.
I'd also need to upgrade the speakers on the PC for more regular use, at the moment I just use an Edifer setup.
I rip them to WMA format, which is pretty good and does have a lossless version (which since writing this message, I have now selected).
I download and also buy CDs. I just think that although downloading is quick and easy and allows access to loads of music it is completely and utterly boring and faceless.
I used to going and buying a CD or Cassette (vinyl when I was very young), and actually having something I could hold, look at and own. Part of the listening experience was reading the booklet, and singing along to the lyrics. I still remember buying Oasis Be Here Now and sitting in my bedroom playing it for the first time while reading the cover notes and looking at the artwork. It's probably nostalgia for my youth, but downloading an album from I-Tunes and playing it on the hifi now via "air play" from the I pad just isn't the same. Yes it's easy and more convenient but there is something missing.
Don't even get me started on the lost joy of buying a 45rpm single and singing along to it whilst watching it go round and round on the turntable. . .
If someone has a home network then they should be legally allowed to have songs that they have purchased to listen to anywhere in the house. The Artist / Record Industry has already got their money from the sale, having it on numerous devices in the same house & portable players that you own to listen to when away from home, should be a legal entitlement. It is only a matter of time before the law is changed so that people who purchase cd's are allowed to rip their cd's legally.
Imho a CD / DVD should only be purchased the once, and customers should be able to listen to or view on any device they chose to, regardless of the format it is in.
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I have bought two downloads in my life. One of those is now useless (even if I could find the file
The quality of everything these days, even CDs, is pretty random - but at least you're on slightly safer ground with CDs.
Cheers,
David.
I can finally see the benefits of downloading and buying music from the comfort of my own home.
In what was a lot of the time 'hard to reach' for reasons being that these tracks naturally lost it's shelf-life and were subsequently deleted, I bought 11 tracks from Itunes for less that a tenner.
The quality of the sound is stereo of which really put a smile on my face and albeit an amplifier and some serious speakers, I am happy in my entertainment
I can always back these files up, and even have the option of transferring these individually onto a blank CD.
I enjoyed my vinyl, but I really think this is a cost effective and a domestically an advantages approach, where I wouldn't have to be carrying a rucksack or boxes of cds/records when I'm going away, but just my laptop:cool:
i just hate spending money on a few meg of data.
did bruce willis win his case against itunes?
Why not just store a lossless copy on your PC and enjoy the music as it was intended to be heard?
He never started one. It was just an internet rumour that grew legs.
A v MONKEY KONG was impossible to get, but i gout it from THATS ENTERTAINMENT in glasgow for £2
Until they make digital albums much cheaper than CDs, I'll probably still keep buying the physical releases.
or my 78's;)
I still buy CD's occasionally
I can't be bothered with this down load malarky
I've never downloaded any music other than saving the odd Youtube video. I can only ever imagine doing so if an album I really wanted was only ever going to be released in that format.Hopefully, CDs will still continue to be manufactured for those that want them, and this thread so far indicates that to be the case.
I'll use an MP3 player/USB stick for in the car or on holidays generally just for ease of use, although I still have a good selection of Sony CD players and headphones at my disposal.
I could do, but I generally listen to music on a turntable and CD player. I use my PC to store an electronic version, which is good for background music or transferring to the car.
I'd also need to upgrade the speakers on the PC for more regular use, at the moment I just use an Edifer setup.
I rip them to WMA format, which is pretty good and does have a lossless version (which since writing this message, I have now selected).
How do you do yours?
I used to going and buying a CD or Cassette (vinyl when I was very young), and actually having something I could hold, look at and own. Part of the listening experience was reading the booklet, and singing along to the lyrics. I still remember buying Oasis Be Here Now and sitting in my bedroom playing it for the first time while reading the cover notes and looking at the artwork. It's probably nostalgia for my youth, but downloading an album from I-Tunes and playing it on the hifi now via "air play" from the I pad just isn't the same. Yes it's easy and more convenient but there is something missing.
Don't even get me started on the lost joy of buying a 45rpm single and singing along to it whilst watching it go round and round on the turntable. . .
I just rip all mine straight to FLAC and then throw them across onto the NAS. That way, all my music is available across the entire network.
The artists will be well impressed
If someone has a home network then they should be legally allowed to have songs that they have purchased to listen to anywhere in the house. The Artist / Record Industry has already got their money from the sale, having it on numerous devices in the same house & portable players that you own to listen to when away from home, should be a legal entitlement. It is only a matter of time before the law is changed so that people who purchase cd's are allowed to rip their cd's legally.
Imho a CD / DVD should only be purchased the once, and customers should be able to listen to or view on any device they chose to, regardless of the format it is in.
Care to explain, or are you just flapping your gums without engaging your brain first?