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In Reply to: Are CD Players Even Relevant Anymore? posted by jaydacus on September 10, 2016 at 07:42:35:
Hi, Jay,I'm assuming that your post is rhetorical and meant to start a discussion so here's my take on your premise...
All physical media, including wax cylinders, shellac 78's, 7-inch 45's, and 8-track tapes are relevant because they have that "je ne sais quoi" that can make the listening experience so enjoyable. Music isn't necessarily about convenience or resolution; by playing physical media there is a direct and timely connection to the recording, mastering, and production of the artist's work. Granted, I wouldn't want to own a wax cylinder player or 8-track tape player to listen to recordings from that era but I do enjoy listening to them on vinyl and CD.
Taking the time to sit down to a home concert by playing a CD can provide a more satisfying experience than pressing a button on a music server. For some people. It's not so much that listening to music stored on a HDD or SSD isn't satisfying, but if the listener enjoys the experience (ritual?) of handling a record or CD or tape then it is very relevant, regardless of the perceived hassles of that media. My CDs are carefully stored and kept clean (stored alphabetically) so your hassle factors don't apply to me. I can easily locate the music I want to hear, don't have to clean my CDs and never worry about scratches.
I own a Rega Apollo CDP and one of the reasons I purchased it was that it was a top-loader and I enjoy lifting the lid and placing a CD on the spindle, much like I enjoy lifting the dust cover on my turntable and placing a record on the platter. I enjoy looking through my CD collection, selecting a concert to play, and looking at the cover art and reading the liner notes. The additional time it takes to put the CD in the CDP and return to my chair is part of that experience. I consider it similar to finding my seat at a concert and waiting for the show to begin.
I guess it boils down to this: Relevance is relative. It really is about the music, regardless of how you decide to hear it played.
Regards,
Tom
Edits: 09/11/16
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