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Don't know much about computer playback but . . .

I know what I like. Others can enlighten me about computer-based playback systems if they like. I have no objection to that because I am definitely out of touch with new methods of playing music.

What I like is to be able to peruse my shelves of CDs and quickly pluck whatever suits my fancy. The only digital files I deal with are on my mp3 players, and overall they are a pain in the neck. I detest having to scroll through a list of songs and programs. The same is true when I look for music tracks on my computer. It is much faster to scan a shelf of CDs. Feel free to explain how computer-based music changes that. I really don't know.

I also like the convenience of skipping back and forth for tracks on a CD player. Again, on my mp3 player it is most incovenient, unless I'm moving forward. To back up, I have to go back to the menu and fiddle around. Of course, on a computer that is not true. The mouse can move up or down to select a track.

Few in this thread have touched on aesthetics. Personally, I don't want a computer, even a laptop, in my living room, which is also my music room. Doesn't computer playback require a screen? Having one TV screen in a room is enough for me.

Attempting to deal with reality, I recognize that people are moving to computer-based systems more and more. Therefore, I am building up a collection of CDs that could last a lifetime much longer than what I have left. That is also true of CD players. I have 3 good backup units, having just acquired a used Cary 303/300 as my main player. Speaking of which, I intend to look into buying another transport for it and keeping that in my audio closet, should the laser on the Cary ever die. That happened to a Rotel I had, my first audiophile CDP. My fingers will be crossed that someone can be found to swap transports if necessary.

None of this is meant to imply that those who enjoy computer systems should change their choice of playback. Just as I no longer care for dealing with vinyl, some find purely digital files more to their liking. I only hope that CD lovers will be able to indulge their passion for many years to come.

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