LPs overtake CD sales

Started by steve, March 10, 2023, 07:37:01 AM

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steve

Steve Sammet (Owner, Electronics Engineer, SAS Audio Labs, Ret)
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GDHAL

To me that's both interesting and surprising. Note, however, that vinyl still does not account for top revenue which is currently held by streaming.

In my case the music I listen to is not available on vinyl so it's a moot point.

Thanks for the info.

Best.

Hal
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Nick B

Thanks for the link. I've done streaming only for the last 7+ years at least. Although dropouts  have been a problem for me as I stream wirelessly, it just works better for me than using a CD player....another box and more wires. Glad that vinyl is doing so well.

Nick
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steve

Quote from: Nick B on March 10, 2023, 04:44:13 PM
Thanks for the link. I've done streaming only for the last 7+ years at least. Although dropouts  have been a problem for me as I stream wirelessly, it just works better for me than using a CD player....another box and more wires. Glad that vinyl is doing so well.

Nick

Same here Nick. I stream just about everything, Deezer and YT, but occasionally listen to an LP.

An audiophile friend, Dan, and I compared wireless vs hardwired, and we both preferred ethernet.
Have you tried both by any chance? Just curious.

cheers
steve
Steve Sammet (Owner, Electronics Engineer, SAS Audio Labs, Ret)
SAS "V" 39pf/m 6N copper ICs,
SAS 11A Perfect Tube Preamp
SAS 25 W Ref Triode/ 50 W UL Monoblocks
2 way Floor Standing Test Speakers
SAS Test Phono Stage
Acutex 320 STR Mov Iron Cartridge

GDHAL

Quote from: steve on November 21, 2023, 09:17:06 PM
Quote from: Nick B on March 10, 2023, 04:44:13 PM
Thanks for the link. I've done streaming only for the last 7+ years at least. Although dropouts  have been a problem for me as I stream wirelessly, it just works better for me than using a CD player....another box and more wires. Glad that vinyl is doing so well.

Nick

Same here Nick. I stream just about everything, Deezer and YT, but occasionally listen to an LP.

An audiophile friend, Dan, and I compared wireless vs hardwired, and we both preferred ethernet.
Have you tried both by any chance? Just curious.

cheers
steve

I realize your question is not directed at me, nevertheless....

I have NOT tried either form of streaming, however, I've heard plenty.

No doubt in my mind wired is better sonically. Easy to test. Use a cell phone versus a corded phone . :thumb:

Best

Hal
GoldenEar Triton Reference (pair), Musical Fidelity M6si, Schiit Yggdrasil-OG-B, Oppo UDP-205, Emotiva ERC-3, LG OLED65C9PUA, Salamander Synergy Triple Unit SL20, Audeze LCD-X, GIK acoustic paneling
http://halr.x10.mx/other.html

Nick B

Quote from: steve on November 21, 2023, 09:17:06 PM
Quote from: Nick B on March 10, 2023, 04:44:13 PM
Thanks for the link. I've done streaming only for the last 7+ years at least. Although dropouts  have been a problem for me as I stream wirelessly, it just works better for me than using a CD player....another box and more wires. Glad that vinyl is doing so well.

Nick

Same here Nick. I stream just about everything, Deezer and YT, but occasionally listen to an LP.

An audiophile friend, Dan, and I compared wireless vs hardwired, and we both preferred ethernet.
Have you tried both by any chance? Just curious.

cheers
steve

Steve,

I am using a good quality Ethernet cable nowadays and enjoying 300 Mbps speed rather than my prior 5-15 Mbps. It sounds quite good and the cable company used RG 11 ...orange color... which appears to be very good quality. I think that what I have wired internally in the house is likely very poor quality. Someday I may change it out, but it'll be a little bit pricey, and I've spent enough money on this house since I moved in last year. I am very satisfied with the sound quality right now

Nick
Orchard Starkrimson Ultra amp
Hattor Big preamp
JMR Voce Grande speakers
Holo Cyan2 dac
Holo Red streamer
Spiritual Sound complete loom
TWL Digital American II p cord
Custom power cords
JPLAY, Tidal, Qobuz
PI Audio UberBUSS