Free MP3s with Vinyl Purchase - Blu-ray Forum

richteer · 10-03-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BluRayFred

I think it's a lousy idea myself. MP3 is the bane of the universe, the most god-aweful, lame excuse for storage expediency ever invented, audiophile anti-matter. In short, it sucks!

I couldn't agree more! A couple of records I've bought recently (Mark Knopfler's last album, Kill to Get Crimson, comes to mind) included a CD copy in the package. That to me is a far better idea than some crappy MP3 version.

btf1980 · 10-03-2009, 06:25 PM

Why not do a needledrop?

Johnny Vinyl · 10-03-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BluRayFred

I think it's a lousy idea myself. MP3 is the bane of the universe, the most god-aweful, lame excuse for storage expediency ever invented, audiophile anti-matter. In short, it sucks!

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Originally Posted by richteer

I couldn't agree more! A couple of records I've bought recently (Mark Knopfler's last album, Kill to Get Crimson, comes to mind) included a CD copy in the package. That to me is a far better idea than some crappy MP3 version.

While I agree with both of you regarding the crap sound that MP3 is, I still think it's a handy thing. I don't listen to MP3 very often, but in the middle of the night while I'm on the computer, I can put on my headphones and at least listen to some tunes. I'm not looking for quality at that point, just some music.

John

naturephoto1 · 10-03-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

While I agree with both of you regarding the crap sound that MP3 is, I still think it's a handy thing. I don't listen to MP3 very often, but in the middle of the night while I'm on the computer, I can put on my headphones and at least listen to some tunes. I'm not looking for quality at that point, just some music.

John

Hi John,

Why not slip a CD into the computer disc player and listen through headphones. I would venture a guess that the CD on the computer would sound better than an MP3.

Rich

Johnny Vinyl · 10-03-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by naturephoto1

Hi John,

Why not slip a CD into the computer disc player and listen through headphones. I would venture a guess that the CD on the computer would sound better than an MP3.

Rich

Hey Rich,

It would no question, but I don't have every LP on CD. So sometimes one compromizes. It's not a huge deal. Especially at 3am or when I'm sitting in the park on a sunny day.

Don't worry boys.....I'm not treading over the waters into digital downloads!

John

btf1980 · 10-03-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

Hey Rich,

It would no question, but I don't have every LP on CD. So sometimes one compromizes. It's not a huge deal. Especially at 3am or when I'm sitting in the park on a sunny day.

Don't worry boys.....I'm not treading over the waters into digital downloads!

John

You should tread waters into digital. You can needledrop your LPs into hi-rez files (24/96). It will sound better than the CD guaranteed. Or if you have CDs, just rip them into Apple Lossless or FLAC. It will be the same quality as the CD. There really is no need for mp3 or CD in this day and age.

Johnny Vinyl · 10-03-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by btf1980

You should tread waters into digital. You can needledrop your LPs into hi-rez files (24/96). It will sound better than the CD guaranteed. Or if you have CDs, just rip them into Apple Lossless or FLAC. It will be the same quality as the CD. There really is no need for mp3 or CD in this day and age.

I understand that, and I have the ability to do so and have done so for years, but that's not the point in my opinion.

I think it's really convenient for most consumers to have the MP3 included as a free download, and I've been honest enough to say that I've used it. Like I said earlier, at 3am I don't give a shit about hi-rez music. If I did, I'd bring my laptop into my LR and listen with headphones through my system. I just wanna have my coffee, do my thing and have a little background music.

John

naturephoto1 · 10-03-2009, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

Hey Rich,

It would no question, but I don't have every LP on CD. So sometimes one compromizes. It's not a huge deal. Especially at 3am or when I'm sitting in the park on a sunny day.

Don't worry boys.....I'm not treading over the waters into digital downloads!

John

No problem John. I straddle both sides of the analog/digital fence at this point. I love my analog. But at this point, with what we have done with my system, I am amazed at the digital performance from my CD, SACD, and DVD-A discs; it is that good and often approaching and in some instances may surpass the vinyl. But my system is anything but the norm at this point. Also, I have some recordings on vinyl, some on CD, some on SACD, some on DVD-A and some on multiple source discs.

Rich

Riff Magnum · 10-03-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by naturephoto1

Hi John,

Why not slip a CD into the computer disc player and listen through headphones. I would venture a guess that the CD on the computer would sound better than an MP3.

Rich

C'mon, if your listening to music through your computer on a crappy little 2" speaker or using some $10 earbuds, there's really not that much difference between a cd and a mp3.
Really i think more people would get into vinyl if audiophiles weren't such snobs and push people away that just wanna have a well rounded musical experience.
I've been a music freak since i was about 4 years old and i used to carry around one of those portable record players and a pair of headphones. I'm sure that wasn't ideal, but it got the point across and kept me from having to talk to my family.

FreddieFerric · 10-04-2009, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

C'mon, if your listening to music through your computer on a crappy little 2" speaker or using some $10 earbuds, there's really not that much difference between a cd and a mp3.
Really i think more people would get into vinyl if audiophiles weren't such snobs and push people away that just wanna have a well rounded musical experience.
I've been a music freak since i was about 4 years old and i used to carry around one of those portable record players and a pair of headphones. I'm sure that wasn't ideal, but it got the point across and kept me from having to talk to my family.

Psychonaut · 10-04-2009, 04:43 AM

I would buy the CD and the vinyl and have done so on MANY occasions. When I started buying vinyl, I had already amassed a decent CD collection so I wanted to supplement it with the vinyl but that's not the case.

Something about having the music electronically doesn't appeal to me. It's just a tiny file mixed in with millions of others but the CD cases and vinyl jackets are material and have their own personalities when standing with the rest. I'd rather browse through my shelves of wax than scroll through a list of songs.

I did recently buy a vinyl that came with the CD as well in a separate pocket of the jacket. I couldn't have been happier and I hope more do it.

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btf1980 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2007 Location:NYC Home Theater Gallery:97 Trading Score:14	Why not do a needledrop?

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Psychonaut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Second left after Wal-Mart Blu-ray collection:111	I would buy the CD and the vinyl and have done so on MANY occasions. When I started buying vinyl, I had already amassed a decent CD collection so I wanted to supplement it with the vinyl but that's not the case. Something about having the music electronically doesn't appeal to me. It's just a tiny file mixed in with millions of others but the CD cases and vinyl jackets are material and have their own personalities when standing with the rest. I'd rather browse through my shelves of wax than scroll through a list of songs. I did recently buy a vinyl that came with the CD as well in a separate pocket of the jacket. I couldn't have been happier and I hope more do it.

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