Just a quick poll about buying vinyl

[vjf1968]

Just wondering how many of you still by vinyl by newer artists as opposed to used vinyl.

[saf]

sometimes. mainly of alternative bands, punk, ska and stuff like that. Secondhand vinyl I buy a lot.

[socoto]

I used to buy vinyl…some of my favorite bands were only available on vinyl. About a year ago I told my wife that I was going to sell my vinyl. She mentioned that she’d never seen me play any of them in the 5 years we had been married I didn’t even realize they were just sitting there that long. I think the invention of tiny/easy-to-use mp3 players ended my vinyl days.

[Veenture]

I confess that I haven't bought any vinyl records since the introduction of the compact disc but lately I have acquired a renewed appreciation for (playing) the vinyl records that I still have left after selling a whole pile of 'em a few years ago. I find analog sound waves 'warmer sounding' than digital but that may be wishful thinking. Compact discs are handy and over time I have had a lot of fun making my own compilations on CD-R's etc.

[Edward Lopez]

I confess that I haven't bought any vinyl records since the introduction of the compact disc but lately I have acquired a renewed appreciation for (playing) the vinyl records that I still have left after selling a whole pile of 'em a few years ago. I find analog sound waves 'warmer sounding' than digital but that may be wishful thinking. Compact discs are handy and over time I have had a lot of fun making my own compilations on CD-R's etc.

What you call "warmer sounding" is just limited response because of the methods used to produce vinyl. IOW, digital contains more of the actual notes than vinyl could hold.

[stl80]

The last vinyl record I bought was Walk Don't Run a couple of years ago on ebay. The seller was in my town, so I picked it up in person. It is in good shape and I still listen to it once in a while.
Jim

[saf]

last record I'd buy was a greatest hits record of the trashmen on blue vinyl. A friend of mine was selling it.

I have a love for music on vinyl so I have collected some 7"and 12"stuff over de last couple of years.

[Rich121]

Nothing can touch vinyl. The problem is that most of the artists I want don't press records.
If you already own the analog equipment it is an experience not to be missed. If your passing it thru a A/D amp forget the hassle (it won't help).

The mp3s people love so much now days are no better than AM radio (after a download compression - and the process is lossy -bits lost don't come back-)

CDs are no better than FM radio, so a bit better.

If you want the real sound its a record . However nothing degrades faster than a record (given a couple friends and a six pack) so the first thing I do is make a digital back up at 196k. I used to use tape but you can't buy 1/4 reel tape anymore.

[Veenture]

Interesting comparisons Rich...a bit shocking to learn about permanment loss of bits on mp3's though

BTW, I like your Avatar....probably the coolest one on the forum at this time!

[dorkrockrecords]

The mp3s people love so much now days are no better than AM radio (after a download compression - and the process is lossy -bits lost don't come back-)

By definition all recording is lossy. You just prefer one loss over another.