A new analog medium


It's been about 60 years since the introduction of the reel-to-reel tape; isn't it about time for a new analog medium?
Actually, there was the Laserdisc in the 70s and this optical analog medium is probably the best candidate for a new analog format.
Vinyl and magnetic tape are far from perfect and far from being convenient to use. There is room for improvement in both of these areas.
exlibris

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The economics won't work for manufacturing laserdiscs. While the sonics could be quite good, there would be a very limited market since consumers would have to buy a new player. No major manufacturer will get on board now since it would further confuse the Blue-Ray/HD DVD issue. You might as well bring back Elcaset.
Do you have any idea what it cost to manufacture a laserdisc? It's vastly more complicated and expensive than putting a driver in a box. Not to say it can't be done, so why aren't you doing it if it's so worthwhile?