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Original Message
They're different experiences..
Posted by J. Phelan on April 20, 2017 at 14:35:25:
I just thought high-end was about sound quality -and as soon as we move to the next level, we can't go back. Like standard-def TV. I know CRTs are making a (small) comeback. But this is more about screen-size than 'wanting' lower resolution. For many folk, old (or new) TV shows, shop-TV or the news, the old screen-size is better.
Ralph thinks young-ins are buying LP. That means 40-50 year olds are streaming but kids half their age are playing vinyl. Doesn't make sense. Does he mean DJs ? They are, but this small group (always) spun records.
I understand Pro-ject sold a lot of players in recent years. But who bought them ? Could be India, China or small emerging markets. Without proof of (U.S.) player sales, we have *no way* of knowing if there was a 'vinyl comeback'. For playing discs, not collecting that is...