The Death of the CD?

**Mahlerei** · 28-11-11, 12:08

johnb

As far as I know there's no way of storing the books outside the device itself, although I imagine Amazon would allow me to download them again if the device failed. Normally I wouldn't be interested in one either, but needs must....

**VodkaDilc** · 28-11-11, 15:52

Originally posted by Pilchardman View Post

As long as a physical product is available, I will buy it. I don't like listening to music on my computer, and I like having a real item I can put on a shelf. I really don't like downloading music at all. It doesn't feel to me like I own it that way, and I only have to burn it to disc anyway so that I can play it on my stereo, meaning I don't get a booklet, and have to listen to an MP3 (which, no matter how much I'm told otherwise, does sound different).

I so much dislike downloading music that if an album is too pricey or not available on Amazon, but they offer me the tracks as MP3s, I will put off buying the album until it comes down in price or becomes available again in physical form, even if that means years.

I have no intention of ever owning a Kindle either.

If I was twenty years younger, I would copy Pilchardman's eminently sensible views (which completely coincide with my own!) and put a yellow "thumbs up" sign next to them. Since I am from an older age-group, I will simply say "hear hear!" Not only would I feel stupid using those signs, but that particular one reminds me too much of the dreadful Norman Vaughan from the London Palladium shows of my youth. (Younger members should just think Bruce Forsythe but worse.)

**MarkG** · 07-02-12, 20:44

I'm informed that the long-running CD mail order firm The Woods is closing due to lack of new releases/re-releases and a declining customer base. Sign of the times perhaps?

**gurnemanz** · 07-02-12, 21:24

The spate of large box set compilations of the last few years does have the feeling of a "last hurrah" with companies capitalising on back catalogue while the going is good and specialist re-cyclers like Brilliant appearing on the scene. I have succumbed to quite a few of them. The most recent for me has been the EMI Delius 150th package which I can't imagine I would ever have decided to take on as 18CDs worth of download.

The boxes are great value, of course but with pleasant side-effect of buying a "job lot" where you often end up with recordings which you would never have specifically ordered but which turn out to be great additions to your collection.

**Ferretfancy** · 08-02-12, 10:11

Originally posted by VodkaDilc View Post

If I was twenty years younger, I would copy Pilchardman's eminently sensible views (which completely coincide with my own!) and put a yellow "thumbs up" sign next to them. Since I am from an older age-group, I will simply say "hear hear!" Not only would I feel stupid using those signs, but that particular one reminds me too much of the dreadful Norman Vaughan from the London Palladium shows of my youth. (Younger members should just think Bruce Forsythe but worse.)

I went into the Apple store in Regent Street a few days ago to make an enquiry about using iCloud,and was advised by a very helpful assistant who was probably in his early twenties. After a few minutes discussion, I told him that storing music on my Mac and listening on cans was not on my agenda, because I liked listening properly at home on high end equipment. He was delighted to hear it, and we discussed audio enthusiastically before he shook my hand. It was nice to know that we are not all seen as dinosaurs by the young!

**Parry1912** · 08-02-12, 10:58

Originally posted by Pilchardman View Post

As long as a physical product is available, I will buy it. I don't like listening to music on my computer, and I like having a real item I can put on a shelf.

Not only my own feeling but also that of my son and my nephew who are both in their 20s. So it's not just a generational thing.

**VodkaDilc** · 08-02-12, 11:13

Originally posted by MarkG View Post

I'm informed that the long-running CD mail order firm The Woods is closing due to lack of new releases/re-releases and a declining customer base. Sign of the times perhaps?

Yes, their last mailing was sent out a few days ago. This is really sad. Their customer service was amazing; they knew their stuff and took an interest in what they were selling. There's a few weeks left for some final orders - and they have a stunning list of reduced price CD, either second hand or from their former shop in Bognor

**MickyD** · 08-02-12, 12:12

Originally posted by VodkaDilc View Post

Yes, their last mailing was sent out a few days ago. This is really sad. Their customer service was amazing; they knew their stuff and took an interest in what they were selling. There's a few weeks left for some final orders - and they have a stunning list of reduced price CD, either second hand or from their former shop in Bognor

I have such pleasant memories of browsing through their second hand CDs at their shop in the Bognor arcade...I found much buried treasure there!

**Stunsworth** · 08-02-12, 12:34

Originally posted by Ferretfancy View Post

I told him that storing music on my Mac and listening on cans was not on my agenda, because I liked listening properly at home on high end equipment

That's very easily done. All you need is an Airport Express wifi adaptor with the audio out (analogue or digital) connected to your hifi and it's possible to listen to the music on your Mac through the main stereo. If you have an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad you can control the music directly from your seat rather than from the Mac.

I listen to music at home this way - though I use an Apple TV2 rather than the Airport Express. It works very well - and I ripped all my CDs in a lossless format.

**mathias broucek** · 08-02-12, 13:08