11-09-2007, 11:33 AM
Well I've learned something already. I think ED hit it on the head with the trebly comment on 128kbps; I have noticed that, but thought it was my car stereo. So I may switch to 192.
And I agree with the Queen that it is nice to have instant access to the entire collection, but I have never bought digital files online. Like DM, I enjoy the shopping. I almost never buy new CDs, so I generally pay $6-10; if I do buy something new, I usually buy it cheaper on eBay, or wait for a 30% coupon from Borders, or use a Streetlight coupon if I have one. I totally agree that $18 is too much for a single CD.
I like used discs under $7 for taking a chance on stuff - even cheaper than $1 per song, and returnable for about 75% credit if it sucks.
So I'm not giving up on CDs, but I do like digital convenience and archiveability.
Maybe doing 192-256kbps MP3 for general listening, and FLAC or AIFF for separate archive files might be the way to go.
And I agree with the Queen that it is nice to have instant access to the entire collection, but I have never bought digital files online. Like DM, I enjoy the shopping. I almost never buy new CDs, so I generally pay $6-10; if I do buy something new, I usually buy it cheaper on eBay, or wait for a 30% coupon from Borders, or use a Streetlight coupon if I have one. I totally agree that $18 is too much for a single CD.
I like used discs under $7 for taking a chance on stuff - even cheaper than $1 per song, and returnable for about 75% credit if it sucks.
So I'm not giving up on CDs, but I do like digital convenience and archiveability.
Maybe doing 192-256kbps MP3 for general listening, and FLAC or AIFF for separate archive files might be the way to go.
the hands that guide me are invisible